If you are visiting Sri Lanka in August 2026, the Kandy Esala Perahera is one event you should not miss. For ten nights, the streets
One of Sri Lanka’s most powerful and spiritually significant festivals has begun. The Ruhunu Kataragama Esala Perahera 2026 officially commenced on 15 July, bringing nightly
We talk a lot on The Hidden Sri Lanka about quiet beaches, off-the-grid surf spots, and undiscovered mountain trails. But sometimes, the most incredible journeys
With just one day to go before the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sri Lanka is slowly transforming into a vibrant, festive landscape filled with
Tamil Thai Pongal Day in Sri Lanka falls on Thursday, 15 January 2026 (public/bank holiday). What it is (in simple words):Thai Pongal is a joyful
Late November to early December, Sri Lanka went through a heartbreaking stretch of extreme weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah. It wasn’t just “heavy rain”, it
The Kandy Esala Perahera is a famous religious and cultural procession held every year in Sri Lanka. In 2025, the Perahera will take place over
Have you ever dreamed of seeing a real-life royal parade filled with dancers, elephants, drummers, and fire shows? If you’re planning to visit Sri Lanka
What is Kataragama Perahera? Kataragama Perahera is a famous religious festival in Sri Lanka. It takes place every year in the town of Kataragama, in
On May 12 and 13, 2025, Sri Lanka embraced the sacred Vesak Festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. The island transformed