May 2018 \ News \ Tourism
Sri Lanka—the magical wonderland

Golden Sun kissed beaches, picturesque locations, lush greenery, an island compact with all the gifts of nature and an ancient...

                                                    Elephants gathering in Minneriya

Being a Theravada Buddhist nation, the Vesak Festival is celebrated on a grand scale by all Buddhists which marks the day Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and Parinirvana. This is commemorated by decorating the streets with beautiful Vesak lanterns, giant Vesak pandals, and ‘’ dansal ‘’ by various organizations and individuals, who provide food and drink for free for devotees and passersby. This also highlights the Buddhist practice of ‘’Daana ‘’ which means ‘’giving and sharing ‘’. At this time of the year, the streets become crowded with people who come from different parts of the country to witness the beauty of the paradise nation.




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