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Liquor shops, bars to remain closed on these dates
The Excise Department has released an announcement specifying the 18 days in 2025 when liquor shops and bars across Sri Lanka ...
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Winners of Vesak films
The first ever International Buddhist Film Festival held in Sri Lanka during Vesak this year ended with the Best Foreign Short Film won by Malaysian filmmaker Lid Sim for his film ‘The Oil Lamp’ while ...
Asian News International2y
Sri Lankans celebrate ‘Vesak’ festival in Colombo
Colombo (Sri Lanka), May 15 (ANI): Amid the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, locals celebrated the ‘Vesak’ festival in Colombo on May 15. Galle Face protest site was decorated at the ‘Vesak ...
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Buddha Purnima • Lord Buddha's Birthday, Enlightenment & Death
Not only this, the festivities of Buddha Purnima can also be witnessed in the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka. On the day of Buddha Purnima ... symbolizes a new and pure beginning.
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What is Vesak?
Vesak is a Buddhist festival that is usually celebrated in May or early June. It celebrates Buddha’s birthday. For some Buddhists, it also marks his enlightenment, which is when he found out ...