The State Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka for 2025 will be held in Nuwara Eliya, specifically at the International Buddhist Centre Temple. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to hold the Vesak Festival under the specified theme and with coordinated programs across the country.
Vesak Week, which includes the festival, will be observed from May 10 to 16, 2025. This year’s theme is “Bhajetha Miththe Kalyane–Bhajetha Purisuththame,” meaning “associate with noble friends of good qualities”.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Vesak Week:
The period from May 10 to 16, 2025, is designated as Vesak Week, during which various religious and cultural programs will be held throughout the country.
Festival Location:
The main event will be centered around the International Buddhist Centre in Nuwara Eliya.
Theme:
The theme for this year’s festival is “Bhajetha Miththe Kalyane–Bhajetha Purisuththame,” which translates to “let us associate with noble friends who have good qualities”.
Mahanayake Theros and Shasanarakshaka Mandalaya:
The festival is organized under the guidance of the Most Venerable Mahanayaka Theros and the All Ceylon Shasanarakshaka Mandalaya.
Spiritual and Cultural Focus:
The festival aims to foster spiritual reflection, unity, and moral upliftment, promoting Buddhist values and community engagement.
