The Kandy Perahera (Esela Perahera) also called the Dalada Perahera, the most spectacular cultural pageant in the island, will be telecasted live to over 150 countries via satellite, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made for a live telecast of the final night of the Randoli Perahera of the annual event.

The final Randoli Perahera, known as the Maha Perahera of the historic Esala pageant, is scheduled to be held on the night of August 17.

In a bid to popularize Sri Lankan cultural and religious activities among tourists, the Ministry will spend Rs. 5.5 for the telecasting of this year's event.

Last year the Dalada Perehera was telecasted in 120 countries and found great popularity among viewers worldwide.

According to the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, they received around 16,000 email messages from foreign viewers commending the Perahera.