- Arts and Culture
- 24 Jul 2023
Best traditional music instrument in Sri Lanka M.B. Dassanayake lists five traditional musical instruments in Sri Lanka: Atata, Vitata, Vitata-taya, Ghana, and sisiraya. In ancient Sri Lanka, 56 instruments were used, including drums, violins, wind instruments, and metal percussion. Today, drums include ''geta-bera', udekki, 'tammattama', 'hewisi', and 'rabana'. Wind instruments include 'horana', naga, sinnan, 'vas-dandu. [...]
- Arts and Culture
- 24 Jul 2023
The wonderful story of Music in Sri Lanka South Asia's art and culture, particularly in Sri Lanka, are valued for their unique heritage and identity. Music, particularly drama, dance, and music, is a top priority in showcasing the country's unique culture and musical instruments. Traditional instruments like drums, cymbals, and flutes produce gentle rhythms and [...]
- Arts and Culture
- 01 Jul 2023
Sri Lankan architecture The ancient kingdoms of Colombo, Kandy, and Galle left behind a rich legacy of Sri Lankan art and Sri Lankan architecture In lovely historic structures, residences, and churches, you can witness colonial influences from Portugal, the Netherlands, and the British. Buddhism played a role in the development of traditional Sri Lankan architecture, which [...]
- Arts and Culture
- 21 Jun 2023
Traditional mask industry in Sri Lanka
The wonderful traditional mask industry in Sri Lanka About the mask industry traditional mask industry in Sri Lanka occupies a special place. This industry has been around for generations and is still going strong as an important factor in revealing the greatness of Sri Lankan heritage to the world. Sri Lankan traditional masks are a [...]
- Arts and Culture
- 30 May 2023
Sabaragamuwa Dance: Sri Lanka Dance is an ancient art form of Sri Lanka that was nurtured with devotion and performed with reverence. There are three dance traditions in Sri Lanka: Up-country, Low-country, and Sabaragamuwa. The Sabaragamuwa dance tradition is named for its origin in the Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. There are four territorial divisions in [...]
- Arts and Culture
- 29 May 2023
Sri Lankan : Kandyan Dance Sri Lanka has a rich heritage of traditional dance that dates back to the 4th century BC. The three main styles of classical dance are Kandyan, low country, and Sabaragamuwa. The costumes worn by the performers are often spectacular, with elaborate ornaments and masks used in devil dance. The gestures [...]
- Activities
- 27 Dec 2022
Sri Lanka in Summer Sri Lanka is well known as a winter sun destination, offering a tropical alternative to those cold, dark days in the northern hemisphere. However, thanks to the country’s unique climate and topography, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is also a superb summer getaway. For such a small island, the weather patterns in [...]
- Culture & Heritage
- 27 Dec 2022
How to explore Buddhism on a Sri Lanka holiday
Explore Buddhism on a Sri Lanka holiday There are several religions interwoven into Sri Lanka’s rich tapestry, but Buddhism is the belief system that lies at the core of the island’s complex culture. This philosophy swept across Asia more than 2,000 years ago and since then has influenced many elements of the Sri Lankan way [...]
- Accommodation
- 04 Nov 2022
Sri Lanka is a year-round destination. There isn’t a perfect period to visit because each side of the island has its own “best time to visit.” which means the sun will always be shining somewhere! The dry seasons by month and destination are: North – May to September Center – January to April South – December – March […]