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Sri Lankan New Year
Sri Lankan New Year known as Aluth Avurudhu is celebrated in April when the sun moves from the house of pisces to the house of aries. At this time of the year the rainy season makes flowers bloom, fruits grow and Sri Lankans celebrate. A whole bunch of activities around the New Year are influenced widely by auspicious times. There are manyRead More
08 Apr 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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Perahera Festival 2013
On the upcoming February full moon day (24th-25th of February) Colombo transforms into a city of rousing rhythm and dazzling costumes. The great Nawam Maha Perahera organized by the Gangarama Temple takes place around the Beira Lake every year. The elephants are the main attraction of the show accompanied by dancers, drummers, conch shellRead More
12 Mar 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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The Gathering | Migration of the Sri Lankan Elephants
You can witness this nature spectacle called The Gathering each year when the wild elephants of the Minneriya National Park migrate during drought (July to November with its peak in August and September) gathering around the ancient reservoir to graze around the tank bed. It is considered as the largest of its kind in whole Asia with 150-200Read More
07 Mar 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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The secret garden of Colombo
On the green side, in the suburban air of the city lies the secret garden Gothama Thapowanaya temple which is a hidden jewel of busy Colombo. It’s a place to regain lost energies, discover tropical plants and animals, withdraw the senses from external distractions by sighting the buddha in many forms. You enter the path to the mainRead More
06 Mar 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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Janakala Kendraya Craft Village in Colombo
Recently we visited the Craft Village at the Battaramulla Janakala Kendraya hidden in plain sight in the diversified city of Colombo. Many underestimate the potential of this city, thus making it our duty to promote it more. The Craft Village is a project brought to life by the National Crafts Council to give visitors insights ofRead More
06 Feb 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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The Dutch Hospital Colombo
The Dutch Hospital in Colombo is a haven of tranquility in the hurry of the city. It once was a hospital built during the Dutch colonization from 1656 to 1776. Today it’s a conglomeration of good cuisine and shopping in a lovely atrium with a view of the WTC towers. After a long and adventurous day in Colombo we stopped for a bite to eatRead More
04 Feb 2013
Elisabeth Strasser
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The well known slogan “Sri Lanka a land like no other!” implies true words regarding Sri Lanka as blessed with a variety of natural and cultural attractions. For passionate Asia travelers it is the island worth not missing in the travel diary and for inexperienced Asia travelers a perfect spot to start with. After a devastating past Sri Lanka has come back proudly to a presentable range of island highlights as differentiated beaches, abundant wildlife in rain forests, mountains and hiking trails, cultural heritages, tea plantations, a more colorful celebrated Buddhism with an amazing hospitality on top of all.

Sri Lankan New Year

08 Apr 2013

Elisabeth Strasser

Aluth Avurudhu, Sri Lankan New Year

Sri Lankan New Year known as Aluth Avurudhu is celebrated in April when the sun moves from the house of pisces to the house of aries. At this time of the year the rainy season makes flowers bloom, fruits grow and Sri Lankans celebrate. A whole bunch of activities around the New...

Perahera Festival 2013

The Gathering | Migration of the Sri Lankan Elephants

The secret garden of Colombo

Janakala Kendraya Craft Village in Colombo

The Dutch Hospital Colombo

The Good Market Colombo