Charley had me up at 5:30 on the 14th of April to attend the festival at Kalutara – the one we’d seen on TV the day before. The first event of the day was a marathon and some fifty local runners were lining up to register for the race. Before they could be given approval… Continue reading A Sri Lankan Festival
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New Years Day in Sri Lanka
I began my trip to Sri Lanka early so I could experience the New Year celebrations. I had no idea what to expect and was surprised by the way events occurred. As in many Asian countries, there were fireworks, temples and blessings, but done with a precision that no one could explain to me. My… Continue reading New Years Day in Sri Lanka