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Sri Lanka festivals in October: check Buddhist Poya days (every full moon), Hindu festivals (Vel July, Deepavali Oct-Nov), Christian (Christmas Dec, Easter varies), Muslim (Ramadan and Eid dates vary). Perahera festivals Aug (Kandy), Jan (Kelaniya), Feb (Colombo).
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Dhinuka F.•985 rep0
Book accommodation around major festivals 4-6 months ahead. Attending Perahera: worth it! Free street viewing, paid grandstand seats. Duruthu, Navam, Kataragama perahera are all significant.
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