Poson Festival – June 12th

Marking the birth of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Poson poya day is much celebrated event and dates back in 3rd Century BC when king Devanampiyatissa was converted to Buddhism by Arahat Maha Mahinda, the son of King Asoka, the Emperor of India, after which Buddhism was declared the State religion.

The entire country celebrates this significant milestone, but it all culminates at Mihintale, known as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, for it is believed to be there that the conversion took place. In fact it is in the Ambasthale Dagoba, the temple in Mihintale, accessible by 1840 steps, that it is in believed that the historic encounter took place.

On Poson poya day, many devotees make their way to temple to spend reflective hours in meditation while there are also several sil campaigns, Dan Sal, Poson devotional songs and pandols among others. 

Vesak Festival - May 14th

Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival in Sri Lanka. During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing away into Nirvana.
Also known as the Buddhist Festival of Light, colorful bamboo framed lanterns adorn the interior of every home and incredible luminous displays decorate the streets of most towns. Visit Bhauddoloka Mawatha, the main street in Colombo, to catch this glowing spectacle in full glory.

INTRAD EXPO and Arogya Healthcare Exhibition 2014

INTRAD EXPO

Organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Ministry of Traditional Industries & SME Development, INTRAD EXPO-2014 will be held on 16th, 17th and 18th May 2014 at the BMICH.

The three day Mega Exhibition will include a vast representation of various stake holders in Agriculture, Banking, Construction and Engineering, Educational Services, Environmental Services, Food Processing, ICT, Insurance, Light Engineering, Manufacturing, Plantations, Power and Energy, Tourism and Transport, providing an ideal platform for new investment opportunities and exchange of ideas.

Arogya 2014

Organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Arogya 2014 will be held on 16th, 17th and 18th May 2014 at the BMICH.

The exhibition will include the participation of complete range of medical specialties, imaging and diagnostics, rehabilitation, medical equipment and devices, disposables, pharmaceuticals, emergency management, laboratory, IT and other support services in Healthcare. It would also provide a platform to promote the high standards of Sri Lankan health care system and its future potentials to investors, professionals and stakeholders.

World Youth Conference

World Conference on Youth 2014 will take place from 6th to 10th May, 2014 at BMICH in Colombo with the participation of nearly 1500 young citizens representing all the nations, countries and backgrounds of the world. Held under the theme 'mainstreaming Youth in the Post-2015 Development Agenda' the conference seeks to create an platform that enables young people to review the progress on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.