• Esala Perahera Festival - The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. The Kandy Esala Perahera lasts for ten days while various festivities can be witnessed right throughout. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.

• Entry or admission fee
• Private seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara

Randoli Perahera

The Five ‘Randoli’ Peraheras follow the Kumbal Perahera for five consecutive days. Among these, the most stunning and magnificent is the Randoli Perahera (golden palanquin). During this time, the city of Kandy is filled with tourists and local spectators.
This is the only Perahera in the world that lasts for ten days, featuring hundreds of drummers, dancers, singers, and elegantly dressed pilgrims and spectators.

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