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About Burning Donkey Festival

Burning Donkey Festival is a creative and community‑oriented event that blends art, music, sustainability, and dialogue. Developed as a platform for cultural expression and ecological reflection, the festival brings together artists, musicians, activists, and local communities to celebrate Kalpitiya’s spirit while exploring ideas around care for land, water, and people.

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Artists, performers, workshop facilitators, and volunteers can participate in program creation, lead sessions, or help with event coordination. Sponsors and cultural partners can support by expanding access and impact. Contact us to be part of the next edition, propose contributions, or help steward creative engagement.

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