Asia Album: Celebrating Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka

«Back to Home

Asia Album: Celebrating Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka

Xinhua
14 May 2022, 12:49 GMT+10

COLOMBO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The Vesak Festival, which falls on May 15 this year, is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha.

More Asia News

Access More

MoFA firm amid rising tensions between foreign envoys and government over fair election

The Asia News.Net

Myanmar court sentences five to death for alleged role in 2021 train attack

The Asia News.Net

"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

The Asia News.Net

India defeats Japan 1-0, qualify for Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2023 final

The Asia News.Net

U23, U17 Asian Wrestling C'ships 2023: 60 Indian grapplers set to be in action

The Asia News.Net

"Bit sad we did not get more goals": Indian coach Stimac after win over Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup opener

The Asia News.Net

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar unveils federal budget for FY 2023-24

The Asia News.Net

Namibian Government Approves Culling 86,000 Seals

The Asia News.Net

PM Modi lauds Indian athletes for remarkable performance in 20th Asian U20 Athletics Championships

The Asia News.Net

India kicks off Intercontinental Cup 2023 with 2-0 win over Mongolia

The Asia News.Net

SGT University Announces the Opening of ASMI - Center for Women Leadership

The Asia News.Net

PM Shehbaz Sharif pins hopes on IMF deal this month

The Asia News.Net

Taiwan, U.S. to sign first deal under new trade framework

The Asia News.Net

Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2023: Olympian Pranati Nayak to lead Indian challenge

The Asia News.Net

Women national coaching camp: Hockey India announces 33-member core group

The Asia News.Net

Uyghur News Recap: June 29, 2023

The Asia News.Net

Pakistan's multiple crises become breeding ground for heightened faith-driven terror attacks

The Asia News.Net

Paris Diamond League: India's Murali Sreeshankar finishes third in long jump

The Asia News.Net

China's ploy to change its global image: Report

The Asia News.Net

ASEAN nations likely to occupy crucial position in global economy in future: Report

The Asia News.Net

Entrepreneurs at CODE 2023 Founders' Conference Organized by Expand of Business

The Asia News.Net

Sign up for The Asia News

a daily newsletter full of things to discuss over drinks.and the great thing is that it's on the house!

32 ℃

Mostly Cloudy in Seletar

All Asia News Headlines

Biparjoy cyclone alert: Pakistan and India coastlines in danger

The Asia News.Net

Bangladesh, Italy form friendship and cooperation association to come closer

The Asia News.Net

Allegations of Involvement: Lawyer's son files case against Imran in father's murder

The Asia News.Net

Qatar invites more than 400,000 additional workers from Nepal

The Asia News.Net

World Bank acknowledges false allegations against Bangladesh, says PM Hasina

The Asia News.Net

MoFA firm amid rising tensions between foreign envoys and government over fair election

The Asia News.Net

PM Shehbaz Sharif pins hopes on IMF deal this month

The Asia News.Net

Myanmar court sentences five to death for alleged role in 2021 train attack

The Asia News.Net

Taiwan, U.S. to sign first deal under new trade framework

The Asia News.Net

"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

The Asia News.Net

Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2023: Olympian Pranati Nayak to lead Indian challenge

The Asia News.Net

India defeats Japan 1-0, qualify for Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2023 final

The Asia News.Net

Women national coaching camp: Hockey India announces 33-member core group

The Asia News.Net

U23, U17 Asian Wrestling C'ships 2023: 60 Indian grapplers set to be in action

The Asia News.Net

Uyghur News Recap: June 29, 2023

The Asia News.Net

"Bit sad we did not get more goals": Indian coach Stimac after win over Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup opener

The Asia News.Net

Pakistan's multiple crises become breeding ground for heightened faith-driven terror attacks

The Asia News.Net

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar unveils federal budget for FY 2023-24

The Asia News.Net

Paris Diamond League: India's Murali Sreeshankar finishes third in long jump

The Asia News.Net

Namibian Government Approves Culling 86,000 Seals

The Asia News.Net

China's ploy to change its global image: Report

The Asia News.Net

PM Modi lauds Indian athletes for remarkable performance in 20th Asian U20 Athletics Championships

The Asia News.Net

ASEAN nations likely to occupy crucial position in global economy in future: Report

The Asia News.Net

India kicks off Intercontinental Cup 2023 with 2-0 win over Mongolia

The Asia News.Net

Entrepreneurs at CODE 2023 Founders' Conference Organized by Expand of Business

The Asia News.Net

SGT University Announces the Opening of ASMI - Center for Women Leadership

The Asia News.Net

BAI announces squad for Badminton Asia Junior Championships

The Asia News.Net

Intercontinental Cup: India gear up to face Mongolia in opener, first encounter between two sides

The Asia News.Net

Meet 10 change-maker Indian influential personalities making waves in 2023

The Asia News.Net

India D2C Summit 2023 forecasts USD 25 billion revenue surge in the country's Thriving D2C Market

The Asia News.Net

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India to face hosts Japan in semi-final

The Asia News.Net

Skybags Associates with KASHISH in their Efforts to Amplify LGBTQ Representation in Fostering a more Inclusive World

The Asia News.Net

Chinese scientists decipher genome secrets of foxtail millet

The Asia News.Net

Uyghur hatmaker, wife confirmed dead while serving sentence in Xinjiang: Report

The Asia News.Net

Sanctions sped up Russia's pivot to Asia deputy PM

The Asia News.Net

Plan to Move Vietnam to Carbon Neutrality Faces Hurdles

The Asia News.Net

India asserts global standing as it denies Zelensky a G20 invitation

The Asia News.Net

Bird ExecuJet Airport Services named as sole General Aviation Facility (GAF) for Air Expo India 2023

The Asia News.Net

Iran unveils energy hub ambitions

The Asia News.Net

Axon Announces First TASER 7 Deployment in the Maldives

The Asia News.Net

Indian stocks steady after RBI policy on expected lines

The Asia News.Net

Asia Album: Floating solar power plant in Bangladesh

The Asia News.Net

Bangladesh farmers, buyers desire mouthwatering Chinese lychees

The Asia News.Net

Stalemate in US-China Ties Appears Likely to Continue Despite Talks

The Asia News.Net

Eagerly waiting for matches to start: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri ahead of clash against Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup

The Asia News.Net

India storm into Women's Junior Asia Cup SFs with 11-0 win over Chinese Taipei

The Asia News.Net

Huge increase in 2022 Russian oil exports to India revealed

The Asia News.Net

Hong Kong Authorities Seek Ban of Protest Song Online, in Public

The Asia News.Net

Trials for U15, U20 Asian Wrestling Championship held successfully, Sagar Jaglan among selected wrestlers

The Asia News.Net

Russian oil exports to India jumped 19 times in 2022 deputy PM

The Asia News.Net

Asia Editorials News

Varanasi to host G20 Development Ministers' Meeting from tomorrow, EAM Jaishankar to chair

The Asia News.Net

DogeMiyagi, Cosmos, and Chainlink: How social media strategies drive growth in Crypto

The Asia News.Net

Exploring the Impact of Eco-Friendly Tokens and Fun Themes with DogeMiyagi, Sandbox, and VeChain Communities

The Asia News.Net

Comparing the growth strategies of Sandbox, Apecoin, and Presale Meme Coin, DogeMiyagi

The Asia News.Net

Melocare Celebrity Anti-Aging Clinic: Bollywood Celebrities Influencers' Exclusive Hub for Skin Care and Anti-Aging Solutions

The Asia News.Net

The regulatory landscape and its impact on DogeMiyagi, XRP, and Cosmos

The Asia News.Net

Access More

News Releases

The Asia News.Net's News Release Publishing Service provides a medium for circulating your organization's news.

Twitter Feed

Twitter

International News

Catholic school in Oklahoma is first-ever to receive tax support

The Asia News.Net

Elon Musk hosts video event for anti-vaxer Democrat RFK Jr.

The Asia News.Net

Amtrak CEO: Rail ridership near pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels

The Asia News.Net

White House grants $570 million to remove dangerous rail crossings

The Asia News.Net

September Visit Envisioned for King Charles to France: media

The Asia News.Net

FAA: Drone disrupts flights at Pittsburgh airport

The Asia News.Net

Court to hear challenge to new Oregon gun law

The Asia News.Net

Philadelphia mayor, officials sued over Columbus statue removal

The Asia News.Net

Michigan wildfire burns more than three square miles

The Asia News.Net

Airlines: We can avoid another summer of travel chaos

The Asia News.Net

Access More

More Asia News

Sign up for The Asia News

Asia Editorials News

News Releases

Twitter Feed

International News

The Asia News.Net

SITE DATA

CONNECT