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Providing Alternative Foster Care For Children In Need: The SOS Children’s Villages In Sri Lanka

Images by Thiva Arunagirinathan Over the past thirty six years, the SOS Children’s Villages, an international, non-governmental organisation which focuses on providing foster-care for…

The Asian Koel: Herald of the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year or Not?

The call of the Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)—better known as the koha in Sinhalese—was traditionally believed to be a sign of the upcoming Sinhalese…

Bharatanatyam: A Dance Dedicated To The Gods

Sri Lanka has three classical dance traditions, namely Kandyan dance, low country dance and Sabaragamuwa dance. There is also another form of dance which…

Birds Of The City: Seven Species Of Avifauna Which Can Be Seen In And Around Colombo

You don’t need to venture far to go birdwatching in Sri Lanka. Our forests, plains and other habitats are home to many different kinds…

A Minority Language Rooted In Southeast Asia: Sri Lankan Malay

Sinhala, Tamil, and English are the three most widely-spoken languages in Sri Lanka—but that certainly does not mean that these are the only languages…

All About Our Odonata: The Dragonflies and Damselflies Of Sri Lanka

Dragonflies are no strangers to us. Those colourful long-bodied insects can be found in home gardens—especially those with ponds or fountains—and in the wild…

The ‘Roots’ Of The Sea: Protecting The Mangroves Of Our Island’s Coasts

Sri Lanka, as we know, is a hotspot for biodiversity—it is home to so many different creatures and plants living in various ecosystems. The…

The Buddhist Nuns Of Sri Lanka—Where They Are Today

In Sri Lanka, seeing a Buddhist priest clad in orange or saffron robes is no strange sight. Buddhism is, after all, the state religion…

Forts and Fortresses of Ancient and Colonial Sri Lanka

There are many forts and fortress cities in Sri Lanka which were built by Sinhalese kings, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and British settlers in…

Five Ancient Medical Techniques That Were Practiced in Sri Lanka

Spanning back thousands of years, the field of medicine in Sri Lanka has been a constantly evolving sphere of science and tradition. Sri Lanka…

Rumassala Kandha Of Unawatuna—Where Beach And Jungle Meet

From the plains of Ussangoda, to the mountains of Ritigala and Adam’s Peak, many places in Sri Lanka have featured in folk legends and…

From Palmyrah To Paper – The Art Of The Ola Leaf Book

Written records were always considered a good method of preserving knowledge for the benefit of future generations. The earliest historical records could be found…

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