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168,625 visitors came to Sri Lanka in October 2026, more than in any October before. Who came, the new direct flight from London, and what it means for your trip.
By Sarisara · 6 Nov 2026 · 3 min
Read the storyIt means “may you live long”. It is how we say hello in Sinhala, and how we greet you every time you come back.
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Fire dancers light the road before the elephants of the Esala Perahera.
