After Years of Turmoil, Sri Lanka Is Making a Return — Here's How to Visit. The past few years have not been easy on this South Asian island, but the place — and its people — are on the upswing.

A bejeweled cannon and other art will head home to Sri Lanka from Netherlands museum Sri Lanka’s foreign minister Ali Sabry addresses the media in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 10, 2023.

As Sri Lanka gears up for its 76th Independence Day celebration on February 4th, 2024, all eyes are set on the iconic Galle Face Green, the designated venue for the grand national event.