Hikkaduwa City
Famous for its long sandy beach, west-coast Hikkaduwa also boasts good waves for surfers, reefs for snorkelers and divers, plus sand-side hotels, restaurants, and bars. Add an island temple, tsunami museum, and turtle sanctuary, and you have one of Sri Lanka’s best beach-holiday haunts.
Hikka Fest
Hikka Fest Sri Lanka is one of the most anticipated beach festivals in the country, attracting thousands of tourists and partygoers to the stunning shores of Hikkaduwa. This vibrant event transforms the popular beach town into a lively hub of music, dance, and entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors. Held annually, Hikka Fest is a celebration of Sri Lanka’s beach culture, blending modern music festivals with traditional elements to offer a unique and immersive atmosphere.
Tourists attending Hikka Fest can expect an electrifying lineup of local and international DJs, live bands, and performers who keep the party going late into the night. The festival features beachfront dance floors, neon-lit stages, and mesmerizing fire shows, making it a paradise for music lovers and nightlife enthusiasts. Beyond the music, visitors can engage in a variety of activities, including beach sports, surfing, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Hikkaduwa. The town is famous for its coral reefs and diverse Aquatic life, offering a great opportunity for underwater exploration.
Food lovers will also find plenty to enjoy, as the festival brings together some of the best local and international cuisine. From fresh seafood to traditional Sri Lankan street food, visitors can savor a variety of flavors while soaking in the festive ambiance. Cultural performances, including traditional drumming and Kandyan dancing, add a touch of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage to the event.
Whether you are looking to dance under the stars, explore the ocean, or simply relax by the beach with a cocktail in hand, Hikka Fest Sri Lanka offers something for everyone. It is the perfect destination for those seeking a mix of adventure, culture, and non-stop entertainment in one of the country’s most beautiful coastal locations.
About Galle District
Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Galle is a sizeable town, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.
About Southern Province
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.
Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.