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- 8th Colombo Marothon
Lanka Sportreizen together with Sri Lanka Tourism, Sri Lankan Air Lines, Health Ministry and the Sports Ministry is organizing this annual event targeting visitors with an interest in sports. This International Marathon was first introduced to the local athletic arena and soon included in the World Marathon Guide and has now become a regular annual event in Sri Lanka?s Sporting Calendar.
One of the objectives of this Marathon is to assist the charitable arm of the Sri Lankan Airlines ? Sri Lankan Care which is committed to the empowerment of children of the world through education, good health and a clean environment.
Event Date : Starting on 7th October 2007 (Sunday)
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- Kandy Perahera 2007
July & August is the seasons of festivals in Sri Lanka and the full moon day of Esala is the climax of some of the festivals. The most magnificent things on these festivals is the Kandy Esala Perahera. A spectacular medieval day pageant is held for 10 nights climaxing with the Kandyan dancers and drummers in colourful traditional costumes. Kandyan Chieftains in medieval court dress, more than one hundred caparisoned elephants whip crackers, torch bearers etc., make it an unforgettable experience.
Event Date : 12th August 2007 (Sunday) to 27th August 2007 (Monday)
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- New Year Day
The two main ethnic groups in Sri Lanka, the Sinhalese and Tamils celebrate a common traditional New Year in the month of April originally harvesting thanks giving. This marks the passage of the sun from Pisces to Aries. Traditional customs are observed on this day with merrymaking and fun and games and lavish hospitality.
Event Date : 13th April 2007 to 14th April 2007
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