Sri Lanka is gaining popularity as a top tourist destination in Asia, no doubt about it. Its beautiful beaches, nature reserves, tea plantations and historical landmarks continue to attract travelers from all over the world. A growing number of people are discovering it for … [Read more...]
Japan and Sri Lanka Cultural Exchanges
Sri Lanka enjoys a strong bilateral relationship with Japan. The two nations established diplomatic relations in 1952 and after more than 60 years now, their ties particularly in the areas of trade and technical cooperation remain steady. Known as the shining island, Sri … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Blessed by Pope’s Visit
Sri Lanka has made progress after the civil war and apart from being blessed with plenty of beautiful tourist attractions, it received one its major blessings this 2015. This is because Pope Francis chose to visit the country together with the Philippines as part of its weeklong … [Read more...]
The 2009 World Spice Festival
The autumn forecast is definitely hot in Colombo this year, with the upcoming World Spice Festival to take place in November. This festive international event will run from November 6th-14th, and based on the success of the past few years (it first started in 2005), visitors and … [Read more...]
The Esala Perahera: A Spectacular Festival in Kandy
The Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and most amazing Buddhist events you can still see today in Sri Lanka. Imagine a colorful display of elephants dressed in full regalia, men cracking whips, dancing, making music, rituals, fireworks and more....culminating in the final … [Read more...]