Categories: Events & Festivals

Sinhala and Hindu New Year Celebrations – Enjoy the culture of Sri Lanka

It’s the month of April again and every street is abuzz with people doing their shopping to prepare for the festival of the year! It’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year that usually falls on the 13th and 14th of this month and is a festival tahat is only celebrated in Sri Lanka. It is mainly celebrated by the Buddhist and Hindu devotees living here.

This is a great time to visit Sri Lanka if you are interested in discovering the local culture. Boutique hotels in Sri Lanka come up with special packages for stays during this festival period. When celebrations take place, guests at hotels like KK Collection will be able to witness some of the traditional rituals that take place at allocated auspicious times. Guests are sure to have a wonderful and memorable experience.

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