Kandy Esala Perahera (2024 Aug-10 - 2024 Aug-19) Kandy Esala Perahera
ID: GYG707437-1156772
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience the only Perahera(Parade) in the world which is held for ten days along with hundreds of drummers, dancers, singers and elegantly dressed pilgrims and spectators.
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, and lavishly decorated elephants.
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 accompanied by a large number of caparisoned Tuskers and Elephants parading the streets in celebration of a religious event.
Highlights
- See one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka
- Private seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara
- Parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kandy Railway Station, William Gopallawa Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
