Time Out Srilanka Magazine - August 2016

In this issue

It’s the summer holidays and schools are on vacation! The Eastern shores of the Island are in full swing, so head on over. Waves rise, beaches glisten and history relates mystical tales. Complete with colourful culture and delicious cuisine, Eastern Sri Lanka is ready to make your holiday memorable.
The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil will throb with exuberant devotion this August. Zealous chants of ‘Haro Hara’ will echo across the streets of Jaffna.
Displaying Sri Lanka’s vibrant ancient culture and customs, the Esala Perahera will add colour to the streets of Kandy. Thousands will crowd the streets, awed by a Island’s long artistic heritage that continues to flourish...
Sri Lanka’s tea country among the mountains of the central massif and the southern foothills is divided into seven districts, each of which is known for producing tea of a distinct character. This is because each district has its own unique combination of climate and terrain.
It is for the Feast of the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, a miraculous Marian statue in the jungle. The statue depicting Mother Mary holding the Infant Jesus is centuries old and believed to have healing powers.
Get ready because the 2016 Olympics are upon us! Rio da Janeiro, Brazil will be the home base for this year's pantheon of sporting excellence.
The traditional arts of mask making and puppetry cling to their last refuge in Ambalangoda in the South. Here a few families of traditional artisans do their best to preserve their craft, livelihood and legacy.
Yala has won the laurels that adorned Wilpattu and is now the national park with the highest density of the Sri Lankan Leopard.
For those stimulated by adventure, the sight of lush untamed natural greenery and awe inspiring scenery, a trek up the Knuckles Mountain range located in Sri Lanks’s Central Province may be just what you need.