Perahera is an annual highlight of the Buddhist calendar in Sri Lanka. The Bentota Perahera takes place at the end of December and is similar to the celebrations of the Perahera in Kandy, though on a lesser scale. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ translates to ‘parade’. So, wherever you celebrate this festival, you can look forward to feasting your eyes on a spectacular procession of traditional dancers, singers and musicians.