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2ND INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FOLKLORE FESTIVAL COLOMBO – SRI LANKA 2026

Destination
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dates
23–30 Nov 2026
Length
8 days · 7 nights
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1 Nov 2026 · 9 days left
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Overview

The festival

The 2nd International Ethnic Folklore Festival Colombo – Sri Lanka takes place from 23 to 30 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The programme combines festival performances with sightseeing and cultural experiences.

Organized by V.K. in cooperation with WOFA – World Festival Association.

Program

Day by day

Monday 23 November

Arrival & Check-in

  1. —

    23 November 2026

  2. Arrival at Colombo Airport and hotel check-in.

  3. Lunch.

  4. Rest.

  5. Dinner.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Payment

A 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Colombo

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — ~35 km (about 45 min via expressway)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: IndiGo, Air Arabia, flydubai

Train & coach arrival

• Colombo Fort — main railway station

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Getting around

Local buses, suburban trains and taxis provide city travel.

Practical notes

Airport transfers use the expressway or other roads and are traffic-dependent. Confirm terminal pickup and group-coach arrangements before arrival.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Open to dance and music groups of all styles: folklore ensembles, choirs, majorettes, orchestras, classical, contemporary and oriental groups, marching bands and brass bands.
  • Participants may be aged 7–70+.
  • Minimum group size: 4 participants. No maximum group size is stated.
  • An optional one-day competition category is available.

Travel Arrangements

Groups arrange their own round-trip flights.

Health Insurance

Groups are responsible for arranging their own travel health insurance.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group prepares 3 different dance or music items, each lasting 10–15 minutes.
  • Performances are presented once per day at the provided venues.
  • Live or recorded music is allowed.

Excursions

Optional excursions are available to Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota. Exact excursion prices are not specified.

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