Asia, the largest continent in this world has a number of surprise in store. You will find a number of fairs and festivals that take place in this continent in different time of the year. No matter at what time you are visiting the continent you will find some festivals taking place at different countries.

If you are visiting Asia in the month of July, do not forget to be a part of the Kandy Festival in Sri Lanka – one of the southern most island nations in Asia map. Kandy is a well known tourist destination and a religious place to the Buddhists. Kandy festival is the annual celebration of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. This centuries old traditional festival is celebrated with joy and gusto. The celebration lasts for 11 days and during that time the city of Kandy shines as bright as any carnival in Mardi Gras.

The Sri Lankan festival has its own charms including elephant parade, traditional dance and local religious music. You will find elaborately decorated elephants parading on the roads carrying a replica of the relic tooth of the Buddha. You are sure to be mesmerized by the grandeur and brightness of the festival.

There are many such festivals held on different times in different parts of Asia. There are numerous festivals in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Japan that are worth seeing. During your trip to Asia do not miss any of them.