Do hotels celebrate Sinhala and Hindu New Year for tourists.
3 Answers from travellers
Yes, almost all medium to large tourist hotels and luxury resorts heavily celebrate the Sinhala and Hindu New Year specifically for their foreign guests. They beautifully decorate their lobbies and set up massive traditional sweet tables featuring Kiribath and Kavum.
Many hotels also organize fun, safe versions of traditional village games on their lawns, like pillow fighting or lime and spoon races, ensuring guests feel completely involved in the festive spirit.
Most resorts will actively invite tourists to join the staff in participating in the auspicious rituals, like lighting the traditional oil lamp or boiling the milk pot, creating a wonderful cultural experience.
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