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Love, War & Queerness: An Interview with D’Lo

Fun, witty and personable, D’Lo is a Tamil-Sri Lankan-American queer-transgender actor, writer and comedian. Having moved to the US before the riots of ’83, D’Lo is keen to work with the queer and transgender communities in Sri Lanka, to share in their resilience and struggle for acceptance. We met him for a brief chat when he was visiting Sri Lanka last month.

Temple Carvers Of Jaffna

The temple carvers of Jaffna practice a centuries-old craft that is passed down through generations. The intricate and colourful artefacts they create are visible in temples throughout the North.

Inside Sri Lanka’s First 3D Film: Gajaman

Gajaman is Sri Lanka’s first ever 3D animated film, set to be released later this year. We spoke to the Director of Gajaman, Chanaka Perera of Studio 101, for an exclusive inside look.

Sambodhi Chaithya: The Temple By The Harbour

Built so it could be seen by voyagers far out at sea, the Sambodhi Chaithya is one of Colombo’s most unique Buddhist temples, looking down at the Colombo harbour from a height of almost 300 feet.

The Red Mosque

Pettah is best known for its bargain shopping, but it is also home to the Red Mosque, an iconic structure that speaks of the area’s rich and diverse history.

William Grinding Mills

Many people were sad about William Grinding Mills being shut down. Turns out, small businesses in the area are affected as well.

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