| Every country has its own unique cultures and | | | | Vesak lanterns. Temples give free meals to |
| traditions. When traveling to another country such as | | | | passers-by.o Esala-celebrated during the month of July |
| Sri Lanka, it is necessary to understand the culture and | | | | or August, this is offered to the Warrior god |
| traditions to enjoy the authentic Sri Lanka cultural | | | | Kataragama. During these two months, the biggest |
| holiday. It is one thing to be part of a country's culture | | | | and most special festivals are held, including the |
| and another to respect the culture and tradition that | | | | Festival of the August Moon. This is held for two |
| other people in other countries have. | | | | weeks with processions that are highlighted with fire |
| Sri Lankans are known to be the smiling people. They | | | | walking ceremony, in respect to the Warrior god.o |
| enjoy a unique and humble lifestyle that touches art, | | | | Unduvap- celebrated during the month of December, |
| entertainment, and music. Sri Lankans are known to be | | | | this is celebrated in commemoration to Sangamitta |
| hospitable people. Aside from that, the country is | | | | who is Asoka's daughter. She was the one who |
| known to have festivals that lasts the whole year | | | | bought a sapling from a Bodhi Tree and brought it to |
| round. Travelers enjoy staying in Sri Lanka because of | | | | Sri Lanka.o Muslim Festivals- since Muslims isolate |
| the several bright and colorful traditions that they | | | | themselves from the public, most of their festivals are |
| celebrate. Most of these festivities are religiously | | | | not displayed to the public. Some of these festivities |
| related and are based on the lunar calendar, Buddhism, | | | | include Milad-un-Nabi, which is celebrated during |
| Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. The following are some | | | | December to commemorate the birth of Mohammed, |
| festivals that are celebrated in Sri Lanka:o | | | | Id-ul-Fitr or the end of Ramadam (Holy Fasting) and |
| Poson-celebrated during the month of June, this is in | | | | Haj, the traditional Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. |
| commemoration of the introduction of Buddhism to Sri | | | | The above traditions are a symbolism of Sri Lanka's |
| Lankans. Processions are also held all over the country | | | | preservation of their much-respected culture. Travelers |
| during this event.o Duruthu-celebrated on the month of | | | | to Sri Lanka are awed with the festivities and has |
| January, this marks Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka. | | | | made them come back to experience them once |
| This is celebrated by means of a procession with | | | | again. The customs in Sri Lanka have been part of the |
| drummers, dancers, and elephants that lasts for three | | | | Sri Lankan society for thousands of years. In fact, |
| nights.o Vesak-celebrated during the month of May, | | | | most cultures and traditions that they preserve are |
| this marks the death of the Buddha. Sri Lankans | | | | involved in their day-to-day activities, both in the social |
| celebrate this by decorating their houses with bright | | | | and religious aspect. |