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8/07/2008 - 8/18/2008Kandy Perahera
Kandy,
Sri Lanka
One of the biggest Buddhist celebrations of the year, the annual Esala Perahera is a religious ceremony during which devotees pray for good rains to cultivate the crops. One of Buddhism's most sacred relics, the Sacred Tooth is taken from the Temple of the Tooth and paraded through the streets. Following this, more festive events take centre stage and visitors can expect to see a lively cast of dancers, jugglers and fire-breathers milling amongst the crowds.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Religion
, Culture
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free.
Where: Streets of Kandy
Kandy is in central Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Getting there:
Rail: There are regular train services from Colombo
Contact Information:
Sri Lanka Tourist Board
80 Galle Road
Colombo
03
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 1 243 7759.
Website: www.srilankatourism.org
