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Sri Lanka Elephants and Festivals
Sri Lanka Elephants & Festivals
Esala Perahera Festival
Each year the legendary ceremony “Perehara Festival” captures Kandy the hill capital of Sri Lanka for some special 10 days in August. Visitors from all over Sri Lanka and tourists from many countries are flooding the city in order to see up to over 100 Elephants, dancers and musicians.
For two weeks at the end of July and in to the first few days of august, the hill town of Kandy is transformed to the way it was before it fell to the British in 1815. Elephants parade the street at night colorfully dressed, officials and chieftains wear traditional costume and dancers leap to the timeless rhythm of the drums. It is known as one of the world's grandest and most spectacular street parades.
It is the time of the Kandy Esala Perahera when people give thanks in song, dance and pageantry for a bountiful harvest. Esala also signifies man's strength and velour in having conquered and tamed the wild elephant.
The significance of this perahera dates to 310 AD when the tooth relic of Lord Buddha was brought from India. Before then, there was an annual procession to pay tribute for the harvest and to ask the gods for sufficient water for the next crop. Asking for water is still the main reason for the Esala Perahera and it is way the chief lay official of the temple of the Tooth is called the “Diyawadana Nilame” for diya is the sinhala for water. The last ritual of the perahera is the water cutting ceremony.
Colombo Zoo
After seeing an elephant in the wild, seeing one in the zoo may seem a little un-inspiring, however the elephant show is one for the children. The Colombo Zoo is famous for its elephant shows, which feature six Sri Lankan elephants doing all manner of tricks, from playing the harmonica to shooting basketball hoops with their trunks.
The Dehiwala Zoo is one of the finest in Asia and its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. Drive 6 miles from Colombo, south along the Galle Road. Turn left at Allen Avenue, Dehiwala, and follow the signposts.
It is pleasing to see many animals in their natural habitat. Whether it be lions, bears, tigers, rhinos, giraffes or gorillas, there is a greater freedom here than in many zoos around the world. The sight of painted storks fishing in the pond or screeching macaws ruffling their bright feathers immediately puts any visitor at ease.
The highlight of the zoo is the elephant circus which comes on daily at 5.15 pm, with extra shows on Sunday and holidays at 3.15pm. The huge pachyderms perform all sorts of antics like standing on their heads, wiggling their backs to music, hopping on one foot and standing up on their hind legs.
When the biggest of the elephants begins to play a soundless mouth organ, the older elephants start skipping and trooping behind. There is an exciting moment when an elephant places a foot on the mahout's stomach and lifts him by the head using its mouth.
Visit Sri Lanka to enjoy these events.
Esala Perahera Festival
Each year the legendary ceremony “Perehara Festival” captures Kandy the hill capital of Sri Lanka for some special 10 days in August. Visitors from all over Sri Lanka and tourists from many countries are flooding the city in order to see up to over 100 Elephants, dancers and musicians.
For two weeks at the end of July and in to the first few days of august, the hill town of Kandy is transformed to the way it was before it fell to the British in 1815. Elephants parade the street at night colorfully dressed, officials and chieftains wear traditional costume and dancers leap to the timeless rhythm of the drums. It is known as one of the world's grandest and most spectacular street parades.
It is the time of the Kandy Esala Perahera when people give thanks in song, dance and pageantry for a bountiful harvest. Esala also signifies man's strength and velour in having conquered and tamed the wild elephant.
The significance of this perahera dates to 310 AD when the tooth relic of Lord Buddha was brought from India. Before then, there was an annual procession to pay tribute for the harvest and to ask the gods for sufficient water for the next crop. Asking for water is still the main reason for the Esala Perahera and it is way the chief lay official of the temple of the Tooth is called the “Diyawadana Nilame” for diya is the sinhala for water. The last ritual of the perahera is the water cutting ceremony.
Colombo Zoo
After seeing an elephant in the wild, seeing one in the zoo may seem a little un-inspiring, however the elephant show is one for the children. The Colombo Zoo is famous for its elephant shows, which feature six Sri Lankan elephants doing all manner of tricks, from playing the harmonica to shooting basketball hoops with their trunks.
The Dehiwala Zoo is one of the finest in Asia and its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. Drive 6 miles from Colombo, south along the Galle Road. Turn left at Allen Avenue, Dehiwala, and follow the signposts.
It is pleasing to see many animals in their natural habitat. Whether it be lions, bears, tigers, rhinos, giraffes or gorillas, there is a greater freedom here than in many zoos around the world. The sight of painted storks fishing in the pond or screeching macaws ruffling their bright feathers immediately puts any visitor at ease.
The highlight of the zoo is the elephant circus which comes on daily at 5.15 pm, with extra shows on Sunday and holidays at 3.15pm. The huge pachyderms perform all sorts of antics like standing on their heads, wiggling their backs to music, hopping on one foot and standing up on their hind legs.
When the biggest of the elephants begins to play a soundless mouth organ, the older elephants start skipping and trooping behind. There is an exciting moment when an elephant places a foot on the mahout's stomach and lifts him by the head using its mouth.
Visit Sri Lanka to enjoy these events.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948 from British rule. The country consist of majority Sinhalese , and Tamils, Muslims ,Burghers and Malays ethnic groups. Few politicians of a minority ethnic group encouraged the young people of their ethnic origin to create a separate state in this small country. Since 1980’s the country was troubled with separatist terrorism as the young men took to arms supported by a few politicians. During the next 30 years this group became the most dangerous terrorist group in the world. They killed their own political leaders who encouraged them into this situation. They were the first to introduce suicide bombers to assassinate Presidents, Ministers, and their own leaders who pose a threat to their leader. Within this period of 30 years they became one of the biggest drug dealers, arms dealers establishing worldwide network in terrorism having even a fleet of ships. They earned money from extortion, drugs and taxing their innocent civilians living in the northern part of the country. They recruited boys from every household by force to join their terrorist army and even young boys below 13 years of age were not spared which was against all international laws. The leader of this terrorist outfit gave a cyanide capsules for even child soldiers to use in the event of capture, but his children were given the best of luxury toys and later sent to foreign universities for higher education. The damage done by them to this country and its people was immense. They were known in the world as the most ruthless terrorist group which no army can defeat. But Sri Lanka army was fighting this group vey steadily without harming the civilians and slowly and gradually recaptured the areas under their control and today 17th May 2009 Sri Lanka army finally liberated the whole country, recaptured all arms heavy weapons held by terrorists. Now all Sri Lankans, Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Malays and Burghers can live together as one happy family. Thanks to the Army, Navy, Air force, Police and The President. Now the country can expect very bright future with a developed tourist industry and new foreign investments for factories and new development projects.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
15th April 2009
Sri Lanka celebrated their national festival Sinhala and Hindu new year on 13th and 14th April.The New Year starts on this day after harvesting paddy cultivation which is the staple food of Sri Lankans.
This New Year festival has a unique feature.This is the only country in the world in which all the people stop work for the previous year at the same time.Then they attend to religious observances and then at an auspicious tine all the households in the country light up their cooking fires for the first meal in the New Year.Once cooked everyone in the country start consuming their food all at the same auspicious time. This time of the year relations meet each other respect their elders and forget any ill feelings if any, and unite with family and friends.This is a time when all people do the same activity at the same time.
Sri Lanka celebrated their national festival Sinhala and Hindu new year on 13th and 14th April.The New Year starts on this day after harvesting paddy cultivation which is the staple food of Sri Lankans.
This New Year festival has a unique feature.This is the only country in the world in which all the people stop work for the previous year at the same time.Then they attend to religious observances and then at an auspicious tine all the households in the country light up their cooking fires for the first meal in the New Year.Once cooked everyone in the country start consuming their food all at the same auspicious time. This time of the year relations meet each other respect their elders and forget any ill feelings if any, and unite with family and friends.This is a time when all people do the same activity at the same time.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island situated in the Indian Ocean completely surrounded by the sea. It is located to the in South east of India and is about 31 kilometers off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people.
Sri Lanka can boast of a written history of about 2500 years. After over two thousand years of rule by local kingdoms, parts of Sri Lanka were colonized by Portugal, and the Netherlands, beginning in the 16th century. Thereafter the control of the entire country was taken by the British Empire in 1815. During World War II, Sri Lanka served as an important base for Allied forces in the fight against the Japanese Empire. A nationalist political movement arose in the country in the early 20th century with the aim of obtaining political independence, which was eventually granted by the British after peaceful negotiations in 1948.
The country was famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts and rubber. Paddy cultivation is done in most parts of the country and it is the staple diet of Sri Lankan people. Gemming and tourism bring in foreign exchange in addition to the export of agricultural products.Sri Lanka can boast of a progressive and modern industrial economy and the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
The island has many of beautiful beaches, tea plantations and ancient cities. Tourists can do Scuba diving, visit an elephant orphanage and a lagoon of singing fish, and explore dense jungle, shrines and temples.
Sri Lanka offers you many small miracles. You can enjoy white sandy beaches, lush greenery, exciting adventures, amazing wildlife and a rich heritage. The warm and friendly smiles of the people await you in the Isle of Sri Lanka.
Come and enjoy.
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Sri Lanka is a beautiful island situated in the Indian Ocean completely surrounded by the sea. It is located to the in South east of India and is about 31 kilometers off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people.
Sri Lanka can boast of a written history of about 2500 years. After over two thousand years of rule by local kingdoms, parts of Sri Lanka were colonized by Portugal, and the Netherlands, beginning in the 16th century. Thereafter the control of the entire country was taken by the British Empire in 1815. During World War II, Sri Lanka served as an important base for Allied forces in the fight against the Japanese Empire. A nationalist political movement arose in the country in the early 20th century with the aim of obtaining political independence, which was eventually granted by the British after peaceful negotiations in 1948.
The country was famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts and rubber. Paddy cultivation is done in most parts of the country and it is the staple diet of Sri Lankan people. Gemming and tourism bring in foreign exchange in addition to the export of agricultural products.Sri Lanka can boast of a progressive and modern industrial economy and the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
The island has many of beautiful beaches, tea plantations and ancient cities. Tourists can do Scuba diving, visit an elephant orphanage and a lagoon of singing fish, and explore dense jungle, shrines and temples.
Sri Lanka offers you many small miracles. You can enjoy white sandy beaches, lush greenery, exciting adventures, amazing wildlife and a rich heritage. The warm and friendly smiles of the people await you in the Isle of Sri Lanka.
Come and enjoy.
Posted By Donald Jayasundera
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