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Christmas events at the Arcade – Christmas Fest 2017

The Tourism Fest with the Spirit of Christmas was conducted by tourism institutes under the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs together with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. The event was held at the Arcade Independence Square from the 20th December to 22nd December 2017 and allowed buyers to purchase everything under one roof.

December being the shoulder month in Sri Lanka for tourists, the aim behind this Christmas fest was to highlight the culture, shopping, food, entertainment of this paradise island. Those who head to this event found boutique hotels in Sri Lanka the likes of Uga Escapes to be an ideal base. With a vibrant setting, the festival had an array of activities such as fireworks, Christmas choirs, kids’ entertainment, bazaar and a food festival to keep visitors entertained throughout.

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