
Sri Lankan Festivals that you should Experience
Sri Lanka never fails to fascinate its visitors with the most colourful and vibrant festivals. Not only that, each festival in Sri Lanka is of cultural and traditional importance and thus, offers its thousands of visitors a glimpse of the country’s culture and heritage. Sri Lanka, being the home of four main religions, celebrates festivals that equally showcase the culture and tradition of each religion. Significantly, the festival days are the times when all the Sri Lankans celebrate together in peace and harmony. Considered one of the best ways to experience the true Sri Lankan spirit, the following 12 festivals are some of the most appealing ones to experience.
1. Duruthu Perahera
2. Thai Pongal Festival
3. Independence Day
4. Maha Shivarathri Festival
5. Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival
6. Vesak Festival
7. Vel Festival
8. Dalada Perahera
9. Madhu Festival
10. Nallur Temple Festival
11. Deepavali Festival
12. Christmas
1. Duruthu Perahera

2. Thai Pongal Festival
3. Independence Day
4. Maha Shivarathri Festival
5. Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival
6. Vesak Festival
7. Vel Festival
8. Dalada Perahera

9. Madhu Festival
10. Nallur Temple Festival

11. Deepavali Festival
12. Christmas
To sum up, Sri Lanka is a country with not less than twenty-five public holidays. There is always a reason to celebrate each month. Anybody who visits Sri Lanka during any time of the year is able to witness a memorable festival that showcases the true essence of Sri Lanka. Thus, everybody gets an opportunity to be a part of the country’s traditions and culture. Last but not the least, Sri Lanka is indeed a land filled with celebrations and this country will never disappoint you.