Embrace the sheer joie de vivre of spring as the balmy breezes blow away the winter blues and spirit you off on a sensory journey of the sunny delights at the lively SulaFest, The Ziro Festival, Surajkund Mela, Lhosar, The Galle Literary Festival, Colombo Dance Festival and Navam Perahera.
INDIA
SulaFest
Join in the spirited expositions of India’s wine-making region for an unforgettable weekend at this exuberant festival which showcases the finest of Indian wines, gourmet food, vibrant cultural showcases, fabulous music and magical moments of grape stomping and exploring the SulaFest flea market.
Where: Sula Vineyards, Nashik |
When: 1st & 2nd February 2025
The Ziro Festival
Don’t pass this one over; it’s unforgettable! A fabulous musical jamboree that attracts international musicians, rappers, and songwriters, it also shines the spotlight on the amazing cultural diversity of India’s remote northeast region through its arts and crafts and culinary expositions.
Where: Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh |
When: 1st-2nd February 2025
Surajkund Mela
Discover the splendiferous landscape of India’s arts and crafts at this mighty annual showcase event as you do a deep dive into this world of master artisans, handlooms, handicrafts, cultural performances, and delicious cuisines; adding more spice to all the actions are a storm of international cultural troupes and artisans who can’t resist this amazing platform of cultural delights.
Where: Faridabad, Delhi NCR |
When: 2nd to 23rd February, 2025
NEPAL
Lhosar
The Tibetan New Year is celebrated with great verve and spontaneity by Nepal’s Tibetan community; for visitors it is a marvellous extravaganza of cultural delights as they join the crowds, to witness the mask dances and musical performances, centuries-old rituals of hanging new prayer flags in temples/monasteries — and the spirited bonhomie in public places
Where: Pan-Nepal |
When: February, 2025
SRI LANKA
The Galle Literary Festival
Keep your dates open for this cerebral extravaganza for literature lovers, intellectuals, and culture buffs hosted against the picturesque backdrop of the old Dutch Fort of this historic port city full of charms and natural beauty; the dazzling line-up of international and local speakers includes International Booker Prize winners, best-selling authors, acclaimed journalists and stand-up comedians.
Where: Galle |
When: 6th-9th February 2025
Colombo Dance Festival
Soak yourself in the many colours and textures of dancing traditions at this global dance festival which puts the spotlight on international performers and Sri Lanka’s own indigenous and modern dance styles.
Where: Colombo |
When: February, 2025
Navam Perahera
Cultural highs will blow you away at this resplendent public celebration of Sri Lanka’s Buddhist faith. The fantastic line-up of performances on the parade includes gorgeously caparisoned elephants, traditional Hewisi drummers, Vannam, Ves Natuma and Pantheru dancers, conch shell blowers, flag bearers and Borukakul Karayo stilt-walkers—and then there are the teeming crowds lining the route.
Where: Colombo |
When: 12th February, 2025