Around August – September every year, the receding banks of the Minneriya Lake are covered by about 300 Asian elephants in search of food and water. This spectacular phenomenon known as ‘the Gathering’ is possibly the highest concentration of Asian elephants in a single location and ideal setting to observe and understand the social dynamics of elephants, especially the feeding, courting and fighting of the giant mammals and the matriarchs who tenderly guard their young. Many safaris are organized to the Minneriya National Park during the season and accommodation around Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Giritale would be the best options. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2OPT6alZhDUMvoirJ71u0_OZ3dBb0dkWWZP0yImo9Ko_FzPCd7VBLOO3qkL-9GNCYUJ4PV9RcdNSN6Mi1qzLIOUgtbIzGYm8gj7nbKHSTM04dsNkKfWnaaDpDuWRT8M3p5PZ2n2YHrk/s1600/Minneriya+National+park+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2OPT6alZhDUMvoirJ71u0_OZ3dBb0dkWWZP0yImo9Ko_FzPCd7VBLOO3qkL-9GNCYUJ4PV9RcdNSN6Mi1qzLIOUgtbIzGYm8gj7nbKHSTM04dsNkKfWnaaDpDuWRT8M3p5PZ2n2YHrk/s1600/Minneriya+National+park+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X02f02KYQI7_CHzqtbBIlF0_U5vtm7A8pKGrP6YOqebWJrKX2N6lUjYV3YhM6PXi_E9kiemiXTFUlj6V3N-RH-uZarUO1r1U4xtxSaDi7W6ltrl3lLKXMPngV0Ud3m9YxGhQYFiokNs/s1600/Minneriya+National+park+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X02f02KYQI7_CHzqtbBIlF0_U5vtm7A8pKGrP6YOqebWJrKX2N6lUjYV3YhM6PXi_E9kiemiXTFUlj6V3N-RH-uZarUO1r1U4xtxSaDi7W6ltrl3lLKXMPngV0Ud3m9YxGhQYFiokNs/s1600/Minneriya+National+park+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtrLUTVA2IHDF2ano-GcNeAL65nn1ep_SUl0uHyAgzJf7pmyDQ1LHxTaFYtKZEl2QwMRSBDtP1STcEKEUcxfJajjYazt23ao1jQbVbLRJrzLc9DYc_bkm21IjZOHI6Zq1XXYWKygY1EM/s1600/Minneriya+National+Park+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtrLUTVA2IHDF2ano-GcNeAL65nn1ep_SUl0uHyAgzJf7pmyDQ1LHxTaFYtKZEl2QwMRSBDtP1STcEKEUcxfJajjYazt23ao1jQbVbLRJrzLc9DYc_bkm21IjZOHI6Zq1XXYWKygY1EM/s1600/Minneriya+National+Park+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhkp8bT4iLA0bmM8T6cSTFz_VSdgtseI7ZedicgqAh4ylqfrHMkLotFQnLIwWlDuGmwuOUbDt4Vb6UmbEslDhHYFwPj8L9qvYV1v-_41YjJ6s-gxa3OWAQjDVbTiGA1j6lUshX43gt9U/s1600/Minneriya+National+Park+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhkp8bT4iLA0bmM8T6cSTFz_VSdgtseI7ZedicgqAh4ylqfrHMkLotFQnLIwWlDuGmwuOUbDt4Vb6UmbEslDhHYFwPj8L9qvYV1v-_41YjJ6s-gxa3OWAQjDVbTiGA1j6lUshX43gt9U/s1600/Minneriya+National+Park+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81W2ezCDp_bJFH19DDjjgQKAOsa3hI6vd-xOo9XNxH4RLbDA1vcXMZlggKRqo3VVpfqjVzWqhkOzQ5L6gd8iMw5sfkOhwHj0YMjqZ7V9MeZHnM61s8Drt5tQiV8NFm2bbiTfVeJzj95c/s1600/Minneriya+National+park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81W2ezCDp_bJFH19DDjjgQKAOsa3hI6vd-xOo9XNxH4RLbDA1vcXMZlggKRqo3VVpfqjVzWqhkOzQ5L6gd8iMw5sfkOhwHj0YMjqZ7V9MeZHnM61s8Drt5tQiV8NFm2bbiTfVeJzj95c/s1600/Minneriya+National+park.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div>

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<br /> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"> Sri Lanka Tourism implemented a shopping mall activation campaign from 04th -06th July 2014 in Shanghai – China under “Sri Lanka Shines in Shanghai” promotional campaign. Held at the Century Plaza on Nanjing Road, the three-day campaign themed "Sri Lanka Shines in Shanghai" has attracted a large number of travel enthusiasts and urban public to this event. The entrance to the Nanjing Lu Century Square was designed with a life size replica of the ancient Yapahuwa Entrance and the event arena was decorated with elephants and wildlife replicas which were the main attraction for drawing the crowds to the shopping Mall event held in Nanjing Lu square. With world-renowned Sri Lankan jewelry, textiles, seafood, black tea and other special commodities presented, for the crowds gathered at the century square. Moreover, handicrafts featured with Sri Lanka ethnic characteristics have dazzled a large number of urban visitors, who were impressed by superb artistry of these products while travel enthusiasts were more concerned about the local cultural performances and natural beauty in Sri Lanka and actively took part in games at site.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> During the three day period thousands of people visited the shopping mall activation site and experienced the taste of Sri Lanka through Sri Lanka Shines in Shanghai promotional campaign. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in collaboration with Sri Lanka Inbound Tour operators Association and Sri Lankan Airlines offered special tour packages and complimentary air tickets to the winners at the shopping mall competitions. The lucky winners were selected during the games and competitions held on various topics on Sri Lanka to offer promotional tour packages to Sri Lanka. The Shopping Mall activation was able to gather heavy crowds to the Nanjing Lu Square each day and high level of enthusiasm and participation was seen from the public to experience Sri Lanka. All travel stalls and trade stalls offered information about the destination through promotional material and demonstrations etc.</div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWI3J3nKqRHjkpwVLt1ebvRygb2_uRd1Y545VsdLf1uDi_xkwtInZl0lAimUH6qt-d5ol5RpX339UWLxaWvO1kRVrGmp0mWb59Sy3dUJ59pJ0G9n3kTPuadrLfGBBVREZRHaCgPFCI1MP/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWI3J3nKqRHjkpwVLt1ebvRygb2_uRd1Y545VsdLf1uDi_xkwtInZl0lAimUH6qt-d5ol5RpX339UWLxaWvO1kRVrGmp0mWb59Sy3dUJ59pJ0G9n3kTPuadrLfGBBVREZRHaCgPFCI1MP/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_1.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rA5Xji5suFbnlAXbUNrqzSwaNFh9roKg0BNvcn17e61I3nylENp_YVWcm_OB_C8ittCDqa3po1Iz_6-N1mUls6DHUl4BElfkFZpVjXjag0svoXC2jsL0sIJVR-GwimZA7XqCGVKV9Or_/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rA5Xji5suFbnlAXbUNrqzSwaNFh9roKg0BNvcn17e61I3nylENp_YVWcm_OB_C8ittCDqa3po1Iz_6-N1mUls6DHUl4BElfkFZpVjXjag0svoXC2jsL0sIJVR-GwimZA7XqCGVKV9Or_/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoHT3QaAL_qZmlfo76HvasvkTaHiRb6LeQL5Ekq4B2Z9iY_EwlftAzldiIDwFhWDvbhUU8b8k_DoGQ_QLzmV5LD6v9sdQ4xNTo3tgvK5pZ_MCR7OCce_TckXnCn_a1xBfBJEuBnAQPEz2/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoHT3QaAL_qZmlfo76HvasvkTaHiRb6LeQL5Ekq4B2Z9iY_EwlftAzldiIDwFhWDvbhUU8b8k_DoGQ_QLzmV5LD6v9sdQ4xNTo3tgvK5pZ_MCR7OCce_TckXnCn_a1xBfBJEuBnAQPEz2/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_4.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuoRc123VelLacO5iuezd-KZ9A7Hbj-IQ2gUpBE2SRIlMIFZKWFOgdYiOj_RHlxBpV8dn2qmxzcIMmShU-wkCvXDOjIPyyTaayuO1T8pT6kenuB6cv17ad-C6_diig2jhMmQVlQ38yPo1/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuoRc123VelLacO5iuezd-KZ9A7Hbj-IQ2gUpBE2SRIlMIFZKWFOgdYiOj_RHlxBpV8dn2qmxzcIMmShU-wkCvXDOjIPyyTaayuO1T8pT6kenuB6cv17ad-C6_diig2jhMmQVlQ38yPo1/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_6.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYBQnCWi7rKrGuFUGRa9nK-gVlSrGoRy-7uyqF_sPanXwceztYkRd-6atxjd8Q6aKrH6xi5FIWF7kxChGN-qy29qqbiDGzK6Pz4Pn7kWt-dxP7Xfel53dKOWk-f26tX2LvQ8InUzrFJCJ/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYBQnCWi7rKrGuFUGRa9nK-gVlSrGoRy-7uyqF_sPanXwceztYkRd-6atxjd8Q6aKrH6xi5FIWF7kxChGN-qy29qqbiDGzK6Pz4Pn7kWt-dxP7Xfel53dKOWk-f26tX2LvQ8InUzrFJCJ/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_7.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXAjrA8RZAacTN42a80AjJswDXMbph04GQpJYoYwyBaJlV1OSyzVV0fOvS3CRK55ra6KHHYWinHwlXMdhcnLyjUC-NpSTvbaP7JZoUj-IWhG3QT44O_PKfyW9-mBS2BtfnPRTQPaM6jpu/s1600/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXAjrA8RZAacTN42a80AjJswDXMbph04GQpJYoYwyBaJlV1OSyzVV0fOvS3CRK55ra6KHHYWinHwlXMdhcnLyjUC-NpSTvbaP7JZoUj-IWhG3QT44O_PKfyW9-mBS2BtfnPRTQPaM6jpu/s400/Shopping_Mall_in_Shanghai_16.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.srilanka.travel/travel_news?news=236" target="_blank">Read More>>></a></div>

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The month of Esala (July), during which period this annual pageant is usually held, had been considered a month of celebrations and festivity, both among Indians and Sri Lankans. Even from the lifetime of the Buddha in the 6th century BC, the Esala festival was held to commemorate the Buddha's Conception, his Renunciation and the First Sermon. Esala is also considered to be the beginning of the raining season (Vassana) when the monks commence their Retreat. Also, this month is considered to be the period when ritual performances to the protective divinities are held, (eg Pattini puja) as recorded in the text 'Pattini-Halla'. Being considered a 'chaste' month, the period is held sacred for the availability of water, hence prosperity. <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcZ4fn-puWyDk4Fn0WwYdiwqf_5rdAMkuTEhJawzn8OgLBS7oybwi17Ajy6Pj4n5MEBowAyHLwdNHPg5E_PQPcmXT7dx_8lGNM0z6p_sZdBjY_7Et6WdNllPPzUcYiQQk5pxvFXSnvE/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcZ4fn-puWyDk4Fn0WwYdiwqf_5rdAMkuTEhJawzn8OgLBS7oybwi17Ajy6Pj4n5MEBowAyHLwdNHPg5E_PQPcmXT7dx_8lGNM0z6p_sZdBjY_7Et6WdNllPPzUcYiQQk5pxvFXSnvE/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(3).jpg" width="640" /></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yj6HMP5h1D5gUa7pRro59BkX4C0NvxpXRuNtfUC1lEGXI7dMtdR3tA1MJx0J31Wg3OzxFRKBDW26ctGIji9LOY9rCO8YDDT9E38t2yQ1zB0Z5lxhctRaE53rULIhbvM-gmOTv4pXFHU/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yj6HMP5h1D5gUa7pRro59BkX4C0NvxpXRuNtfUC1lEGXI7dMtdR3tA1MJx0J31Wg3OzxFRKBDW26ctGIji9LOY9rCO8YDDT9E38t2yQ1zB0Z5lxhctRaE53rULIhbvM-gmOTv4pXFHU/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65vCSVbDzzG-hWFSULPPpYg65sS5S8RRoH02GZuYM-GpytkN9NLcCroH2qgbfnHOB62bywUmdkDwniY5ZY2yqnsv_8v3hCqBwiqIhzmYn3gtvQj8_uxvWKMHth4T1tXCpn_4f6xh9j44/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65vCSVbDzzG-hWFSULPPpYg65sS5S8RRoH02GZuYM-GpytkN9NLcCroH2qgbfnHOB62bywUmdkDwniY5ZY2yqnsv_8v3hCqBwiqIhzmYn3gtvQj8_uxvWKMHth4T1tXCpn_4f6xh9j44/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Bq3quOBxev2smnBYQhZZ7JOC2X2sDF2qt3SMiStzYevAaeI9F45YDfvXXUW25gpgNNP_j-OjavSnjpc7416REKh2rBkMMvcKp8lL583dmIrnki3uSnSva8Xbfb5_rrviTK87KMqmea0/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Bq3quOBxev2smnBYQhZZ7JOC2X2sDF2qt3SMiStzYevAaeI9F45YDfvXXUW25gpgNNP_j-OjavSnjpc7416REKh2rBkMMvcKp8lL583dmIrnki3uSnSva8Xbfb5_rrviTK87KMqmea0/s1600/Kandy+Perahara+(dalada+maligava)+(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sridaladamaligawa.lk/Kandy-Esela-Perahara" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYtT2Uv8tkYiTXasO1Tt6WdT6r1xLrmexVXjgKGrzfUfzY1LIpiCj-LJ5IYv2zGmp3TBz3mfwMIa8OQFz6COBY1-SGnsRE_kUrJoXqRApMOYKQc4SHDm0GKeRZbo_aTKeamXb8h-_zgWE/s1600/readmore.gif" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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The International Processed Food, Beverage, Packaging and Agricultural Exhibition is to be held at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Center on August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2014.Showcasing nearly 1000 new products and services of 300 companies from nearly twenty countries, the exposition will include stakeholders from Agriculture, Poultry, Livestock and food trades. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOs_7qMBfna1fgCw_dMY4ZKNHCLMkOTEIosW8KTMKtUKa8D8obtkYc8zWMB1mllKM0PxUISWWIN0ylSWZtEKxz3aNz5cD09FQCjOnsmNZYbhwbWIuLUMYvO0w5YDM6H3TpQTlj2lHP08s/s1600/Pro+Pack+-Ag+biz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOs_7qMBfna1fgCw_dMY4ZKNHCLMkOTEIosW8KTMKtUKa8D8obtkYc8zWMB1mllKM0PxUISWWIN0ylSWZtEKxz3aNz5cD09FQCjOnsmNZYbhwbWIuLUMYvO0w5YDM6H3TpQTlj2lHP08s/s1600/Pro+Pack+-Ag+biz.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.profoodpropack.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWuKIQowWMyXzTGyJoMqWZQ2iChvve92cSCvScLTfPMtjTIrf4zK83D1EiM2uMGEEs49QXwRUwTyns4F5puFWrWRPWfAwc1wkFbMpM7gB5dWwoQSHjdXwCX7iejyVFPo7sbDKkpZsS1Y/s1600/black.gif" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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