Colombo: Where Buddhism is Widely Celebrated
Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka, and its commercial capital as well. Colombo, Sri Lanka is the financial center of the island, being one of the most famous destinations in the country. Located at the west coast of the island, the nearest airport to book a flight to get to it is the Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The name of this city came from the Portuguese people, from Sinhala name KolonThota meaning ‘port on the river Kelani’.
Best Time to Visit
Attractions will surely make the tourists stay longer at Colombo, Sri Lanka, so as the festivities they celebrate yearly. One of them is Vesak Poya (Festival of Lights) which is a cultural and religious festival in the country during the month of May, which is not only observed in the country, but to all countries of Buddhist nature. Next is Kandy Esala Poya Perahera during the month of July which is known as the Festival of Tooth. Tourists can view a variety of colorful costumes worn by performers in the procession and dances to pay homage to the sacred Tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Third on the list is the Poson Poya Festival during the month of June, which commemorates the establishment of Buddhism in the country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While booked at top Colombo, Sri Lanka hotels like the 4-star Residence by UGA Escapes, the 5-star Cinnamon Grand Colombo and the luxurious Ramada by Wyndham Colombo, tourists can visit top attractions nearby like the Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple. It is one of the Buddhist temples that have been built centuries ago. Another on the must-see list in Colombo is the Sri Lanka National Museum, which is the largest in Sri Lanka. The Viharamahadevi Park is right nearby this museum, which is also the largest among the parks in the country, and the oldest at that.