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Gay&#;s Guide to Sri Lanka
Homosexuality is technically illegal in Sri Lanka. However, this antiquated law (a relic from the colonial laws of ) is largely ignored, and gay people are more visible than ever in Sri Lankan society. Sri Lanka’s miniature but lively scene can largely be found around Negombo, where there are several gay-friendly bars, spas and venues.
As Sri Lanka becomes ever more popular among the LGBT community, more and more services are springing up to cater to this demographic. With venues to drinks, wait and hang out, here are the best places to verb out Sri Lanka’s vibrant gay scene.
Gay events in Sri Lanka
Colombo PRIDE
Where? Colombo
When? June
This annual celebration of Sri Lanka’s LGBT community is a well-established event and enters its 15thconsecutive year in This vibrant festival of acceptance marks itself with a series of local events, including the rainbow kite festival, parades, and musical and dance performances. Unite for the Rainbow Bus Sit on or attend one of the many local events and gatherings organized by PRIDE around the city each
This is our gay Negombo guide with everything the gay traveler needs to know about visiting this city in Sri Lanka.
Negombo is the gayest place in Sri Lanka.
This small, unassuming fishing town, just 35km (23 miles) from the capital Colombo, has grown to become a sort of liberal haven in what is a very conservative country.
Let’s get one thing straight…if you’re coming to Sri Lanka looking for big gay Barcelona Beach-style Circuit jamborees or those Palm Springs White Parties, you’re going to be a little bit disappointed. When it comes to a gay scene and LGBTQ+ rights in Sri Lanka, it’s all very much underground thanks to the country’s anti-gay law. Society is still super conservative, and being openly gay here is not encouraged.
Negombo, however, has managed to become a sort of pink oasis, with several adult-only hotels subtly targeting the LGBTQ travel community and even a few queer-friendly spaces to hang out. Just remember that we say this in the context of what is a very conservative country.
Beyond that, Negombo is a popu
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My first trip to Sri Lanka has brought with it some very exciting blogging opportunities, and the first of these was a really luxurious treat and welcome to this amazing land. I was invited to be the first blogger to attend and review the beautiful Dickman Resort - an adults only, luxury resort which has been hailed the first gay-friendly accommodation of its kind in the country. I was thrilled to be invited to somewhere so forward thinking and all-accepting, and couldn't wait to see what the visit had in store. In the heart of Negombo, the resort is ideal for anyone just arriving or about to fly out and the staff pride themselves on giving the very best welcome or farewell to Sri Lanka. As we pulled up to the resort we were given the warm Sri Lankan welcome as we were invited inside with fresh passionfruit juice and a tour of the property, before being seen to our room and told to relax and enjoy.Our room, the Purple Suite overlooked the pool area and gave us a lovely view across the courtyard while still being tucked away neatly to provide as much privacy as we wanted. Perfect