Cultural Tourism

Sri Lanka’s culture is made up of various influencing factors. Religion and colonialisation by the Dutch, the Portuguese and the British have been the primary influencers, while its close connections with neighbouring India have also played a key role.
During the last century, Sri Lanka has changed remarkably. Historically, Sri Lankans were largely influenced by their own traditional food and Buddhism. However, with global developments, economical growth and intense competition in developed countries, Sri Lankans have ventured overseas and received global exposure. Consequently, this resulted in the integration of the western culture into the Sri Lankan community.