Hello May
ENTERTAINMENT
May signals a gentler rhythm in Sri Lanka—days feel softer, the heaving masses ease into a gentle hum, and there’s just a little more room to breathe. But don’t be fooled. This is a month of quiet intensity. Vesak lights up the island, the east coast stirs to life, and the cultural calendar brims with good times. This is your ultimate guide to the month ahead.
Editor’s picks for May
NEWS
Vesak across Sri Lanka - Monday 12th May
Pottery Workshop, Sarana, Ahagama - Saturdays, May
Sushi Night, The Social, Unawatuna - Saturdays, May
Sunday BBQ, Angel Beach, Unawatuna - Sundays, May
A Nation on Pause: Sri Lanka Welcomes the New Year with Ritual, Rest, and Rice
CULTURE
In the humid lull between harvest and monsoon, Sri Lanka comes to a gentle halt. The streets—usually frantic with honking TukTuks and the uneven ballet of village life—fall silent. Shops shutter. Offices close. It’s Aluth Avurudda, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year—a celebration not of a singular deity or historic event, but of celestial timing, seasonal rhythm, and the quiet sanctity of home.
Breaking Barriers: How SeaSisters is Changing the Face of Surfing in Sri Lanka
CULTURE
On any given day, the beaches of Sri Lanka are dotted with surfers carving through the waves. But look closer, and one thing becomes clear: the lineup is often male, and very foreign. For many Sri Lankan women, the ocean has long been a place of restriction rather than recreation—until now.
For the Wish List: 8 Great Bathrooms In Sri Lanka
ACCOMMODATION
Sri Lanka is globally recognized as a leader in luxurious tropical living, and when it comes to bathrooms, we believe the island does it best. At Pineapple Press, we’re skipping the stunning bedrooms and breathtaking views to focus on the space that transforms any holiday experience from exceptional to once-in-a-lifetime: the bathroom. Here’s a curated selection of some of our favourites.
Editor’s Picks
NEWS
Kids Story Time at Wild & The Sage | Saturdays, 9:30 AM
Saturday Social at Hotel de Uncle’s | Saturdays
Sri Lankan New Year at Angel Beach | 14th April
Kids Easter Party at The Garden House | 20th April
Hello April
NEWS
April is hands down our favourite time of year in Sri Lanka. With Easter and Sinhala & Tamil New Year back-to-back, the island feels like one big celebration—even though it’s technically the end of the busy season. Not for the South, though! From Easter egg hunts for the little ones to traditional New Year festivities, we’re here for all of it. This is your ultimate guide to the month ahead.