September

Classic Car Parade

In the month of September, indulge in the classical beauty of motor vehicles as you partake in the annual vintage car rally. Watch as over 125 “Old Crocks” ranging from the earliest MG classic sports cars to the glorious convertibles are seen dazzling the streets of Colombo.

Kiting in Sri Lanka

Discover your inner child as you set out to Mount Lavinia Beach and enjoy the sun and breeze at the National Festival of Kites.  An event organized to bring creativity in children and adults, many folks to the beach to enjoy these creations in the sky.

Navarathri Festival

Furthermore, the nine day long Navarathri festival is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the nine days and nights by which Goddess Dugra fought the Asura. In home and temples like the Veera Pathirakaali Amman Temple in Rajagiriya blessings are invoked.

Surfing

In the dry zone of southeast Sri Lanka is the Arugum Bay. Arugum Bay is popularly known as a hot spot for Surfing and due to this reason tourists are attracted to step on this destination while visiting Sri Lanka. This area is also well famed as a fishing area. These beaches have an aesthetical value and a charming natural beauty that can inspire any soul.

Facets Sri Lanka 2014

The 23rd Annual Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Show will be held at the BMICH Exhibition & Convention Centre in Colombo. A large number of local and international jewelers will exhibit gems and jewellery at Facets Sri Lanka. Visitors can purchase exquisite precious and semi- precious gems ranging from blue Sapphires to moonstones from Sri Lanka as well as intricate pieces of modern and traditional gold and silver jewellery. Facets Sri Lanka is conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association, National Gem & Jewellery Authority and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board.