Sri Lanka

Ayubowan, Vanakkam, As-salamu alaykum as we say in Sri Lanka – an island nation of 22 million people, boasting a vibrant culture, rich heritage, and warm hospitality stemming from its multi-ethnic, religious & lingual roots. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon and Serendib in the past. It is located in the northern hemisphere just off the southern tip of India. The island is laced with gorgeous sandy beaches, rich diversity of fauna and flora, cascading waterfalls, rolling landscapes, pristine mountain crests, and is the home to several UNSECO world heritage sites. The great explorer, Marco Polo, described the island as “for its size, better circumstanced than any island in the world.”

Present day Sri Lankan culture resonates with several cultural influences inherited from global trade activities due to its strategic geographical location in the ancient sea routes. Nearly 500 years of occupation by three European nations that ended with imprints of British colonialism also fortified its rich heritage. All these have fostered the authentic nature of Sri Lankan people, their warm hospitality, food with home-grown spices, music, dance, beliefs and the cultural spectrum as a whole. Enriched with high tropical biodiversity and natural beauty, Sri Lanka is a favored destination for people looking for a unique and diverse cultural, religious, ecological and a gastronomical experience.

Since our maiden entry into the Folkfest in 2018, the Sri Lankan Pavilion is back in Saskatoon Folkfest 2023. The shimmering, beaded, embroidered outfits; the spicy, flavorful, aromatic foods; the radiant, smiling faces of Sri Lankan folks are for you to explore. It’s people, culture, authentic food and a country to remember.

Come and visit the Sri Lankan Pavilion at the International Place and experience a glimpse of what Sri Lanka has to offer. We have a handful to share.

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