Lanka Challenge 2013: The Tuk Tuk Rally continues…
View(s):Large Minority (www.largeminority.travel) in partnership with Connaissance de Ceylan and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Economic Development, have announced the 5th edition of the Lanka Challenge; a 12 day rickshaw adventure taking place in Sri Lanka from 6th to 18th September.
Intrepid travellers from all over the world will once again traverse the spicy island of Sri Lanka in one of the funkiest modes of transport invented by man – the humble tuk-tuk (three wheeler). On this edition, the event will once again explore the Northern Province; wild, adventurous and less travelled territory – where participants can expect even more remote, scenic and challenging roads. The self-drive rickshaw Challenge, will give teams of two or three a close up and personal experience of some of the most fascinating historical sites and natural delights of the spice island, while raising money for local charities and environmental organizations.
Julian Carnall, Co-founder and Organizer of Large Minority, who along with Juan Paredes conceived and organised the event says: “After the success of the last 4 Lanka Challenge events, it is only natural to carry on our legacy and continue our meaningful adventure with the 5th edition. We hope to once again captivate the world through our responsible tourism initiatives, which will also include the Tamil speaking areas. Paredes adds: “We want to bring positive change and make a difference, but most importantly we want to show the world that Sri Lanka is a safe and peaceful place to visit. It is an island of endless diversity, it is beautiful, sweet and gentle, exotic and interesting, simply fascinating – we both adore it”.
The organizers anticipate a total of 16 teams / 35 international participants for the 2013 edition. The Lanka Challenge team will continue to support its local partners; the Red Cross Society of Sri Lanka and Land Owners Restore Rainforest In Sri Lanka (LORRIS). A total of 10 per cent of each team’s entry fee will be given directly to the Red Cross Society or their partners. Paredes adds: “Last year we collected over USD 8,000 which we used for different charitable projects including donating invaluable medical equipment to the Jaffna region and planting more than 200 indigenous trees to offset our carbon emissions. In 2013 we intend to raise a very similar amount and touch many more lives through our sustainable initiatives”. In addition to this, the organisation encourages each team to raise at least USD 500 as well. Carnall adds: “The additional money raised by the teams can be used for their preferred charities in or out of Sri Lanka, or can be added to our total. We would also welcome support from any individual who is unable to join but still wants to support or raise funds”.
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