The Colombo Cultural Show: A Soiree into Sri Lanka’s Heart
As the rays of dusk slowly seeped into the waning day, the glow of flaming torches illuminated the ground under ...
Tag: Tradition
Paimpath Mangalya: The Crowning Glory of The Female Dancer
A coming-of-age recital of the famous Ves dance of the Kandyan Dance genre is a grandiose display of religious dance ...
Esala Perahera: The Island’s Culturals
According to the Buddhist calendar, Esala is the eighth month that recalls several significant religious and historic events etched in ...
The Beginning of the Vas Period and Spiritual Development
Vas, or the rain retreat, begins on Esala Pōya. It is observed with much dedication and spiritual involvement. Vas is ...
Kandy and Kataragama Esala Perahera: The Island’s Cultural Splendor
The Temple of the Tooth – Sri Dalada Maligawa dazzles during the Esala Perahera. According to the Buddhist calendar, Esala ...
Puduma Rahak: Amazing Authentic Tastes
Food connoisseur Arjuni Ranatunga, in recalling her fond childhood memories of the island’s culture and heritage intertwined with food, has ...
The Festive Month of April
Festivals in Sri Lanka reflect the traditions and cultural norms that have been treasured for years. Running across the Sri ...
The Sinhala New Year and Customs
The Sinhala New Year, known as ‘Avurudu’ in Sinhala, is an important festival for Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka and ...
Blooming Beauties of the Island
Blooming above from the murky waters in lakes and ponds, the vibrant petals of the water lilies and lotuses reflect ...
Gangaramaya Navam Perahera
Over the years, Gangaramaya Temple has focused on embodying the spiritual experience that encapsulates the temple’s legacy. The Navam Perahera ...