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Thai Pongal
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15 January
One of the most
popular Hindu festivals in Sri Lanka, this festival
is celebrated nationwide, full of rituals and
traditions.
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Nawam Full
Moon Poya Day
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19 – 21 February
Parades and processions with elephants, dancers
and music are one of the few performance during
this two-day event celebrating the Full Moon.
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Holi
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22 March
Celebrated annually on the day after the full
moon in early March, this is a celebration of
the triumph of good over evil, and is commemorated
by burning huge bonfires.
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Wesak Day
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19 May
The whole city is illuminated with lights as
Colombo celebrates Buddha's birth & enlightenment.
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Vel
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July - August
Celebration in honour of the God of War, Lord
Sri Murukan.
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World Spice
Festival
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September
Giving locals and visitors alike an opportunity
to sample a range of different cuisines.
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End of Ramadan
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1 October
The end of the fasting month for Muslims is
celebrated with feasts and festivities.
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Deepavali
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28 October
The most pan-Indian of all Hindu festivals,
this festival of lights symbolises the victory
of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual
darkness.
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