Sri Lanka is a beautiful island and one of the few nations with a great cultural diversity. Its unique culture contributes to the uniqueness and identity of Sri Lanka.

1. Sri Lankan Culture
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island and one of the few nations
with a great cultural diversity. Its unique culture
contributes to the uniqueness and identity of Sri Lanka.
One of the most important features of the Sri Lankan
culture is its festivals which are also a major tourist
attraction. Located in the south of the Indian subcontinent,
Sri Lanka (previously Ceylon) has different landscapes
ranging from rainforests, beaches and tea plantations to
older Buddhist ruins and progressive urban cities. Its
culture also has a colonial impact and renovation to some
extent.
Diversity can be seen in the enriching landscape, and
people with different religion and linguistic living in Sri
Lanka. The country tends to recognize themselves
according to their customs, relations, belief or birthplace
and will often stay faithful to those a component of those
groups.
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2. Religious places
In Sri Lanka, the majority of the people are Sinhalese.
However, there are large communities of Muslims,
Malays, Tamils, and Burghers. All of them contribute to
building this country a rich and lively society. When you
walk down the road in Colombo or any city across the
country, you will get to see religious places from different
religion such as temples, churches, mosques and Buddhist
temples.
Museums
A vast network of Archeological museums and national
museums, preserved by the Sri Lankan government are
spread across the nation and gives a mesmerizing sight
into the cultural heritage, tradition and natural history.

3. Festivals and Pereharas
A particular cultural Perahara parade, known as Perahara
is presented in Sri Lanka to showcase different religion,
culture, and art at one place. These parades show music
and the folk dance forms. Drummers, dancers, and flag
bearers embody various states. Perahara displays the
creative talent, ancient culture and colorful heritage of Sri
Lanka. The Kandy Perehara is known as the most
remarkable events in Asia.
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Language
Sinhala and Tamil are the two major languages spoken in
this country, whereas English is spoken by around 10% of
people. A part of the population also speaks Portuguese
Creole.

4. Historical places
Sri Lanka is also famous for its eight varied UNESCO
World Heritage spots. One of the most popular places is
called Sigiriya. It is known for its tall rock that stands
201m (660 ft). It was once a palace that was covered with
frescoes. Now, it’s a Buddhist monastery. Now Sigiriya is
a popular tourist destination and a major model of ancient
urban development.
The Festivals
In Sri Lanka, several festivals are celebrated all through
the year. Two of the most important festivals are the
Tamil and Sinhala’s new year’s celebration in April. The
New Year brings interesting religious events,
conventional games and activities start taking place where
Sri Lankan wear traditional dresses.
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5. The Food
Sri Lanka is famous for its different kinds of herbs and
spices such as cinnamon. People here use spices
generously in their foods to make it unique. This island is
also one of the biggest tea manufacturers in the world.
People in Sri Lanka love to drink tea on a regular basis,
it’s served with breakfast, at festivals and a social get-
together.
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