Enjoy Annual Celebration Sri Lanka Day
Sri Lanka day, a popular event held by the famous non profit organization, Sri Lanka Foundation
attracts thousands of viewers across the world. This event offers a short trip to Sri Lanka to
attendees and helps them to experience the richness of Sri Lankan culture. SL day is an annual
carnival and a tribute to the heritage and culture of Sri Lanka. This event has been a favorite
event for expatriates in the United States as it allows them to get a glimpse of their own country
and its culture.
Sri Lankan Food and culture
Sri Lanka foundation acts as a platform to bind Sri Lankan generations together as a community
and carry forward the history and rich culture from one generation to another. SL day is filled
with all the entertaining activities with traditional food, art, dance, music and theatre. You can
explore the aromas and spices and taste curries and traditional sweets while being awestruck by
dancers and artists.
Entertainment
Sri Lanka day is not just about culture and food, but it’s a lot more. Watch traditional dances
such as Low Country, Kandyan and fusion. Enjoy fusion and traditional drummers and
performances by live bands. It’s rarely seen in the US by Sri-Lankan Americans!
Perahera
Both adults and kids revel in a specific activity called the Kandy Perahera. It’s a well-known Sri
Lankan parade presenting theatre elephants of equivalent size to actual elephants. You don’t
need to leave California to enjoy these experiences. You can also enjoy different varieties of
whip crackers, drummers, flag bearers and Nilames at this memorable event.
