Explore Sri Lanka - August 2024

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Held in the historic city of Kandy, this spectacular event is one of the oldest and most vibrant religious celebrations in Asia, attracting visitors from around the globe. The anticipation of seeing the parade of colorful elephants and traditional Sri Lankan dancers had me eagerly awaiting the first night of the festival.

These days, writer Dilshi Thathsarani is celebrating. Her foray into movie script writing has paid off. Visal Adare, a beautiful movie about love and friendship, was Dilshi’s maiden stint as a scriptwriter. What makes the film special is its stupendous success at the box office.

Epic Black, presented by Naomi Rajaratnam and her dance production house,WithMyFeet,willsetthestagealight as dancers weave beautiful movements
with their hands and feet, unfurling an evening of energy and expression.

Various brain exercises and training methods have emerged to enhance brain function, commonly called ‘rewiring the brain’ or ‘neuroplasticity’.
Chandraguptha Thenuwara’s annual memorial exhibition ‘Meta-Real’, running from July, offers a thought-provoking reflection on the nation’s socio-political landscape since the 1980s.

Le Lily Wellness Solutions uses one of the most ancient forms of healing to help people revive, restore, and discover themselves. They are committed to providing an authentic wellness experience through massage therapy in a crowded landscape of spurious treatments.

Stand at the edge of a cliff along the Pekoe Trail and be mesmerized by the boundless beauty of the island’s tea country. The faraway mist-streamed mountains gaze languidly, a reverie to an energetic hike along the Pekoe Trail that starts from Hantana, a winding journey through nature, communities, and livelihoods.

The Santani Foundation is delighted to announce the Samūla Festival 2024, a grand celebration of Sri Lankan dance, drumming, and craftsmanship scheduled to take place from August 2nd to 4th in the picturesque city of Kandy.