Jetwing Travels is a pioneer in providing convenient Sri Lanka travel facilities to ant part of the country. Personalized Sri Lanka tours can be organized according to your preference if you contact this travel provider. Sri Lanka is a country which is home to a diverse range of ethnicities. O the number of cultural festivals you would be able to witness while in the country is immense. If you are visiting the island paradise of Sri Lanka during the month of June you would be able to witness a very important festivals to the Buddhists in the country; the Poson festival. The celebration is mainly centered on Mihinthale a city very close to the historic Anuradhapura kingdom. It is believed that Arahat Mihindu came from India on this day …

One of the most popular holiday destinations in Asia is Sri Lanka. Travel to Sri Lanka and enjoy the diverse range of attractions and activities that it offers. While visiting the country the least issue that you would come across is traveling. Jetwing Travels is a professional organization which offers Sri Lanka tours accordingly to suit your personal wants and needs. Apart from the natural and historical attractions Sri Lanka has some unique cultural events that equally amaze both the locals and foreigners. One such spectacular festival is the Kandy Esala Perahera which takes place during the month of August. Even though this is a Buddhist festival, the number of non-Buddhists from around the world gathers in the city of Kandy to witness this colourful event. This festival had …

The Vietnam is a land replete with timeless legends, priceless artefacts and iconic heroes. The best way to experience this impressive cultural lineage is through a stay at a hotel in Haiphong. Of the many Haiphong Hotels one can sample, an ideal location to experience the best of local culture in an international setting is at the Harbour View Hotel Haiphong Vietnam. This well-appointed property combines the best of stylish comfort with elegant French colonial decor to provide an experience dripping with history. Chem Temple was erected in homage to an iconic hero from the annals of Vietnam’s history: Ly Than. Regarded to be an exemplary military man, and a consummate ethical figure, Ly Than helped stave off the Mongolian invasion of the Vietnam, and …

Visitors to the iconic Buddhist nation of Vietnam will delight in a visit to the city of Haiphong, home to such decorated sites as Du Hang Pagoda, considered to be the centre of Buddhism in the city. Guests looking for quality Haiphong hotels will be spoiled for choice in this very spiritual northern Vietnamese city. A fine hotel in Haiphong would be the Harbour View Hotel Haiphong Vietnam, whose modern conveniences set in traditional colonial architecture will provide a delightful glimpse into Vietnamese hospitality. The Vietnam is a vibrant country in Southeast Asia boasting a splendid cultural and religious lineage. The country explodes into celebration during the May Full Moon, otherwise known as “Vesak” in Buddhist circles, which venerates the birth of Buddha. It is …

Festivals are a resplendent affair in the land of the Thunder Dragon with people dressed in the finest hand woven material, coral and turquoise jewels. One of the most significant festivals is the Tsechus which is held in all districts once a year on auspicious days of the Bhutanese calendar in honor of Guru Rinpoche who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. The dance dramas and masked dance rituals last up to as long as four days with hundreds or even thousands of Bhutanese gatherings at monasteries to watch. Monks as well as community dancers gather to form the parade of masked dancers. The monks prepare for months in advance in deep prayer and meditation and perform special mystical dances that are believed …

The Poson Festival natively referred to as Poson Poya in Sri Lanka celebrates the introduction of Buddhism to the country during the third century BC. It is a significant historical event to the country where majority of people practices Buddhism as their religion. The Mihintale rock plays a significant role during the Poson Festival which is held during the month of June, since it is said that it was in Mihintale where King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka was converted to Buddhism by the Arahat Mahinda who came from India. With this legend Mihintale has become the main site for festive activities during Poson and many locals and foreigners visit Mihintale during this season to perform religious rites as well as for leisure. There are many …