Marking its 10th Anniversary, LavinGo with big hearts provided a glimmer of hope and comfort to those who are fighting terrible cancer disease by a donation to the “Apeksha” Hospital in Maharagama. We were honored to have played a small…
The Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya is now surrounded by huge boulders and thick forest covers. One could only imagine what the monastery had looked like nearly 2300 years ago but the peace and serenity still prevails.Built in the Third Century BC and…
Sri Lanka is home to roughly 123 species of mammals, 41 of which are threatened (9 critically). 16 of the species are endemic, of which 14 are threatened,[2] including the large sloth bear. mammalian orders), with 30 different species. Sri…
While the winds of change blow softly but surely through the legendary rolling hills of Sri Lanka’s tea estates, the beautiful scenery that captivated Sir Thomas Lipton – who fell in love with the spectacular scenery around Dambatenne – still…
The whole island is a mass of land where the plant life is very rich and vibrant with all shades of Green colour leaves. There are around 3500 Flora species in Sri Lanka and about one quarter of that is…
Poson full-moon poya day (Poson Poya Day/Poson Festival) is celebrated the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, a festival of great historical and religious significance celebrated island-wide by Buddhists. Poson, held on the full moon day…
The Vesak festival marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away into Nirvana of the Lord Buddha and includes devotion and alma giving with spectacular displays and entertainment. The week long celebration gives the visitor a unique opportunity to discover Sri…
Sri Lankan cuisine is a true treat for the taste buds. Rice, spices and fruit are at the centre of most meals.While Sri Lankan cookery is increasingly famous for its fine flavor combinations.
The month of Esala , during which period this annual pageant is usually held, had been considered a month of celebrations and festivity, both among Indians and Sri Lankans. Even from the lifetime of the Buddha in the 6th century…
Laced curtains of water cascade down steep precipices, throwing a fine mist of water to the surrounding, the incessant crash of water on the rock below is a symphony that is repeated from time immemorial. The central highlands of Sri…