The Gangaramaya Nawam Maha Perehera should not be missed as one of the most colourful and prestigious cultural celebrations of Sri Lanka. This Perahara is held annually on the month of February. It is one Buddhist cultural pageant to bring people from our entire globe to the capital of Sri Lanka.Thousands of people witness this Nawam Maha Perahera event every year including an estimated 10,000 tourists who lands in Colombo during Nawam Maha Perahera event. It is a fascinating show replete with whip crackers, fire dancers, flag bearers, hundreds of beautifully caparisoned elephants, traditional dancers, drummers and flutists. The streets of Colombo are turned into a two day festival of colours, sounds and lights.