Dream Season Has Begun in Ahangama
NEWS
Off season in Ahangama? Frankly, we don’t see it.
Ahangama keeps humming—and for those savvy enough to fly in or sneak away for a staycation, May to October is what we at Pineapple Press call Dream Season.
If the Sun Always Shines, When Is It Off-Peak?
NEWS
In Sri Lanka, the weather forecast is barely worth checking. It borders on poetic repetition: 25°C and fine, with a chance of afternoon showers from May to October. The kind of climate travel agents in greyer latitudes would bottle and sell—sunlit mornings, warm sea breezes, and brief, cleansing rains that roll in like a deep sigh and vanish just as quickly.
How to Find the Light: A Traveler’s Guide to Vesak in Sri Lanka
CULTURE
As Sri Lanka bathes in the soft glow of the May full moon, Vesak—a sacred Buddhist holiday honouring the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha—transforms the island into a tapestry of light, devotion, and quiet generosity. For travellers or locals looking to experience the celebration in a modern, meaningful way, here’s how to fully embrace Vesak’s sacred glow.
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.