Sri Lanka - Etwined with areas of stunning natural beauty in its enormously varied landscape
GALLE - A thriving port long before colonial times and governed by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British at various periods the town boasts of diversity reflecting the heydays.
Today, fort in Galle is the old part of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best preserved colonial sea fortress in Asia.
With a history spanning over 3000 years this small tear shaped island formerly known as Ceylon dispels a rich multi-cultural heritage woven together with Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Proud in local identity; fiercely distinct in culture and history.
PERAHERA - Gasp in awe at the fire eaters, inhale wafting incense as traditional dancers, stilt walkers parade by as beats are relentlessly drummed and men crack whips.
A unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession emanates an aura of holiness and mystic with its intense traditional local dancers and drummers.
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