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Navam Perahara – Featuring Sri Lankan Heritage to the World

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The Navam Perahara is a colorful and an exotic Sri Lankan festival that compromises of almost 100 elephants, over 5,000 artistes with dancers, acrobats, drummers, torch bearers and many more other attractions. The Nawam Maha Perahera is officially inaugurated when the sacred relics are paraded in a gilded casket placed on a majestic tusker, which is elegantly caparisoned and walks calmly amidst the hive of activity. The Navam perahera festival in Colombo draws tourists and visitors from across the country, and many foreigners from all over the world come and visit the Navam Perahara. The Navam Perahara is held at the very famous and sacred gangaramaya temple at in Colombo. Hotel J is a premier Negombo Hotel, and is a subsidiary under the leading name in Sri Lanka hotels which the most prestigious Jetwing Hotels Brand. Hotel J is a true diversity that includes pristine beaches, lush mountain retreats and rural hideaways; lavish colonial splendor and chic modern luxury in award winning architectural design. Hotels can enjoy the luxury of seclusion and exotic locations in this beautifully unique hotel. Guests can enjoy the beautiful Navam Perahara, whilst staying at this hotel, since Negombo is only a very few minutes away from the Express highway from Negombo to Colombo.

The Navam Perahara hosts hundreds of colorfully decked elephants parading the show on a full moon in February. Many Elephants, dancers and musicians takes to the streets during this grand and pompous parade through two nights. This procession is planned by gangaramaya temple overlooking the banks of the picturesque beira lake at hunupitiya. This festival in Colombo was initiated in 1979 and hundreds of visitors flock to this temple every year since then to look at the amazing sight of herds of elephants walking down the road in their best of bright and pompous fineries festival of color, fun and excitement speaks a lot about the local fervor and traditions of music.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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New Year Celebrations in Negombo – Heralding the New Dawn

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Known for its pristine sun drenched beaches and exciting water sports, the island of Sri Lanka offers the perfect coastal getaway. This enchanting tropical paradise providing many exciting experiences that take you on a unique journey of discovery, as you learn more about the country’s rich cultural and natural heritage as well. A great destination to visit the whole year through, Sri Lanka is also an ideal place to herald in the New Year. Spending the 31st of December on the coast is well worth experiencing and one of the best locales to do so is in Negombo.

Located along the West Coast, Negombo is conveniently situated near the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake making it a great base for those entering and leaving the country. Being a coastal town, Negombo is an idyllic locale, well suited for sun bathing, swimming, water sports and cultural sightseeing too.

It is in this backdrop that one can look to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year celebrations in Negombo are mostly centred along the beach areas which are major attractions in themselves. The shore lined with soft golden sands and bordered by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean gives you the chance to enjoy the laidback island lifestyle as you await the midnight hour.

Beach parties are popular events that take place during this time and the coastline offers the perfect setting in which to party and dance the night away. Amidst all this revelry one may also find firework displays which light up the night sky. As midnight approaches the frequency of fireworks and crackers increase providing a unique New Year audiovisual experience. One can also visit the pubs in the area which provide plenty of food and drink to keep you satisfied.

When the New Year finally dawns, look to be on the beach where you can share this special moment with family, friends or that special someone.

If you are heading to this picturesque part of Sri Lanka and are looking for a beach hotel Negombo has to offer, then consider Club Hotel Dolphin. This hotel in Negombo provides an ideal base from which to explore the town as well as celebrate the New Year.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

Angurukaramulla Temple in Negombo

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One of the most beautiful end entertaining cities in Sri Lanka is Negombo. Approximately thirty kilometres away from the capital of the country, the economy of this city is mainly based on tourism and the fishing industry that dates back to generations and generations. Even though located closely to the capital of the country, this city has been able to preserve its natural beauty without getting polluted in major scale. The soft white sand that can be seen miles away and the turquoise blue water that laps the sand is truly a breathtaking site that anyone would come across while in Negombo. The boats with sails that have vibrant colours can be seen harboured on the beach in order to take the visitors on an enjoyable trip.

Apart from the natural beauty, there are many water sports available in the area for anyone who wishes to make their vacation enjoyable. The deliciousness of the seafood in the area is majorly popular around the world. Additionally, the night life in Negombo has many options stored for the visitors who wish to enjoy them. Amidst all this excitement, there are many serene locations as well in order to satisfy anyone who looks to have a peaceful and relaxed vacation. The Angurukaramulla Temple is one such calm place that has a historical value, making it one of the most important historic temples in Sri Lanka.

This temple is the largest temple located in the area as well. The ancient mural paintings in this sacred location are calming apart from its educational values. The six metre long reclining Buddha statue is one other major reason that people flow in to this temple. Also the Siddha Sooniyam Devale; which is a shrine built in order to worship a Hindu god has been able to attract more people than usual.

Since Negombo is dedicated as a city for tourism there are many hotels located in the area. One of the best places that one could find here is the Club Hotel Dolphin which is a star hotel in Negombo. This Negombo hotel is located perfectly giving its guests the perfect opportunity to explore the amazing city.

Duruthu Perahera – A Colourful Sri Lankan Celebration

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Sri Lanka is well known for holidays centred on sun, sand and the sea, but when on this diverse island there is much more to see and experience, as its culture is rich and exciting. Much of the country’s culture and longstanding traditions find their roots in Buddhism, and it is because of this religion, followed by a majority of locals, that the full moon is a sacred event in the country. Each full moon marks important events in the Buddhist calendar, and this is especially true in Sri Lanka. Duruthu Poya, which falls in January represents Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka which took place more than 2,500 years ago, and since 1927 it has been annually celebrated with a colourful ‘perahera’ that visitors will love.
A perahera is a festival commonly seen in Sri Lanka, where a grand procession follows a sacred relic that is hoisted high. One of the largest such festivals in the western province this colourful celebration starts at the Kelaniya temple, a landmark among Buddhists in the city. Thousands hail the grand event which takes place in three stages falling on continuous days. The first night sees the most formalities, the second more colourful and the third, held the night before the full moon is the climax of the entire celebration. There are many spots from where visitors can witness the grandeur of the Duruthu Perahera along its route and is an amazing site on all three nights.
Visitors will enjoy the spectacular fire dances that are performed during the festival, showcasing the skills of the dancers as they make designs with flames in the air. Drummers create the music that accompanies the procession, and various troupes of dancers from all ages set out to entertain their audience. A favourite among the crowds that descend here are the several elephants adorned in decorations that are a part of the colourful parade, carrying various symbols and transporting important figures. The whole area is lit up beautifully, creating much splendour and majesty. The exciting Duruthu Perahera is an event that must not be missed.
Many guests prefer to spend their stay in hotels by the beach, and a hotel in Negombo is a popular choice located only a few kilometres from here. Stay at Club Hotel Dolphin for an unforgettable holiday, as this Negombo hotel lets you enjoy both fun and relaxation.

Celebrating Christmas in Negombo – Traditional Celebrations and Merry Times

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Negombo, one of the main coastal cities of the Western Province of Sri Lanka, is a city with its own unique identity. With its rich history and vibrant culture, Negombo has developed into one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent tourist destinations in the modern day. Negombo is best known for its unique lifestyle, beautiful coastal features, colourful society, and laidback atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation.

The demography of Negombo is such that the majority of its population are fisher folk, who are known for their unique attitude to life and merry demeanour. Roman Catholicism is the main religion of the area, and the community is known for its close relationship with Catholicism. Therefore, the Christmas season in this part of Sri Lanka is grandly celebrated in very joyous and merry fashion.

The folk of Negombo are reputed for their love of song, dance and parties, and during the Christmas season their behaviour is no different. One is sure to witness a form of merriment and fun in Negombo which is sure to be incomparable to any other celebration. Christmas parties in Negombo contain all the traditional decorations and customs associated with Christmas, along with several other local traditions such as ‘Kafirinha’ music and traditional dances. The many churches of the city also hold grand services, while the streets are filled with carnivals, festivities and parties, making the city one grand celebration. The many hotels and restaurants of Negombo also partake in the celebrations by conducting their own feasts and festivities. One can also witness beautifully decorated buildings and structures, while the youth of the city go about carolling or conducting nativity plays and spreading the spirit of Christmas. Therefore, to witness a truly magnificent and exotic celebration of the yuletide season, head on down to the sunny city of Negombo and be enthralled by its unique Christmas spirit.

Facing golden sandy beaches and splendid palm trees is the Jetwing Beach, one of the most luxurious and reputed Negombo hotels. Offering accommodation in elegantly appointed deluxe rooms and tranquil suites, the hotel is ideal for a relaxing vacation on the beaches of Negombo. The hotel also provides a range of luxury amenities and services making it one of the highly recommendable Sri Lanka hotels.