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  2. Naadam - Wikipedia

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    Naadam is the most widely watched festival among Mongols and is believed to have existed for centuries in one fashion or another. It has its origin in the activities, such as military parades and sporting competitions such as archery, horse riding and wrestling, that followed the celebration of various occasions, including weddings or spiritual gatherings.

  3. Festivals in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Esala Perahera (A-suh-luh peh-ruh-ha-ruh) is a grand festival in the month of Esala held in Sri Lanka. [1] Happening in July or August in Kandy , it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and richly decorated elephants.

  4. History of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The history of Sri Lanka covers Sri Lanka and the history of the Indian subcontinent and its surrounding regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Prehistoric Sri Lanka goes back 125,000 years and possibly even as far back as 500,000 years. [1] The earliest humans found in Sri Lanka date to Prehistoric times about 35,000 years ...

  5. Category:Culture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    About Wikipedia; Contact us; Contribute ... Cultural history of Sri Lanka (5 C, 1 P) ... National symbols of Sri Lanka (2 C, 10 P) P.

  6. Culture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Polonnaruwa Vatadage Sri Lanka Ceylon Tea. The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism originated in Sri Lanka itself (newly found records indicate this, and it is different from other religions from both Sri Lanka or India) (previously the ...

  7. List of festivals in Asia - Wikipedia

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    The following is an incomplete list of festivals in Asia, with links to separate lists by country and region where applicable.This list includes festivals of diverse types, including regional festivals, commerce festivals, film festivals, folk festivals, carnivals, recurring festivals on holidays, and music festivals. [1]

  8. What is Naadam? The story behind Mongolia’s ‘Three Manly Games’

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    Held every July, Naadam is a nation-wide celebration of Mongolia’s traditional nomadic culture and heritage. Given its popularity, tourists looking to experience this one in person will want to ...

  9. Category:Festivals in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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