by admin-unique | May 31, 2019 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
The Esala Perahera known as the best unpaid procession in Asia in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and about 100 decorated elephants. The procession lasts for ten days with the presence of thousands of locals. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers and acrobats. The Esala Perahera is an annual event held to honour the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha housed in the temple of the tooth in Kandy where the procession begins.
The festival starts on the 16th of Aug 2018 & finishes on the 25th of Aug. You get the chance to see the procession on our tours below.
by admin-unique | May 29, 2019 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Cultural Sites
A World Heritage site and treasure trove of historic relics, the ancient City of Polonnaruwa is among the best planned archaeological sites in Sri Lanka and is not to be missed during your Sri Lankan tour.
Polonnaruwa was declared the first city by King Vijayabahu in the 11th century, replacing Anuradhapurawhich had been left abandoned to the invading armies from India. The city reached its golden age during the reign of King Parakramabahu during the 12th century and much of the grandeur and awe-inspiring monuments erected during this time are still present to this day.
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