Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals
Nallur Festival
HINDU
Spread over a period of 25 days in July and/or August, this Hindu festival climaxes on day
24 with parades of juggernaut floats and gruesome displays of self-mutilation by entranced
devotees.
Jaffna Music Festival
MUSIC
In addition to Jaffna's religious festivals, the city hosts the biennial Jaffna Music Festival
in March of odd-number years. This festival showcases both local and international musi-
cians and performers from countries as far off as Brazil and Norway.
European Film Festival
CINEMA
The excellent European Film Festival is held in Jaffna, Kandy, Colombo and Galle in
October and November.
Sleeping
Jaffna has a decent selection of budget guesthouses, though good midrangers are harder to
come by.
Most places are located in the leafy eastern suburbs of the city.
Morgan's Residence
GUESTHOUSE
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A wonderful four-roomed guesthouse in an elegant villa with four-posters, beamed ceil-
ings and a grand dining table. It's a great place to socialise with others over tea or beer in
the courtyard garden and manager Maria is a delight, going the extra mile to welcome
guests (including Angelina Jolie, no less!). Book ahead.
Theresa Inn
GUESTHOUSE
