Paradise is still the most commonly used word to describe Sri Lanka – a lush, tropical island of golden beaches and brilliant blue waters. Famed for the amazing diversity of cultures, natural beauty of the landscape and a complex history stretching back to 543 BC, Sri Lanka truly is a unique country – a land like no other. Sri Lanka, with its ancient civilization, position at the crossroad of the East and the West with its multicultural society, celebrate a wide variety of unique festivals, ceremonies and events.