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HUTCH engages Esala Perahera 2025 with cared community-focused services
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|August 06, 2025
In celebration of one of Sri Lanka’s most revered cultural festivals, the Esala Perahera Mangalyaya in Kandy, HUTCH is proud to step forward once again in service of tradition, community, and connectivity.
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Beginning July 30th and continuing throughout the Perahera season, HUTCH will roll out a series of community-focused initiatives to support the thousands of pilgrims and families who come together to experience this sacred cultural celebration.
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