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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…

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…

Little Known Facts Of Colombo Fort

The Great Days Of Bamba – Life In The Bambalapitiya Of The Sixties & Seventies

Bambalapitiya, in the heart of downtown Colombo, is arguably one of the most exciting places to be in the city, with shopping malls, bookshops,…

The Moonstones Of Ancient Sri Lanka: Religion, Art, And Architecture

Found near the entrance of doorways, or at the foot of steps leading up to Buddhist religious sites—both ancient and contemporary—a moonstone is not…

The Raksha, the Yaksha, the Naga, and the Nittaewo: The Fabled Tribes Of Sri Lanka

With several ethnic groups living within its borders, Sri Lanka is diverse in its culture and population. Folklore, myths, legends, and epic poems such…

Love And Tragedy: Four Political Romances From Sri Lankan Folklore

Sri Lanka’s first ‘recorded’ love story is that of Vijaya and Kuveni—the former who is also recognised as the island’s first king. We say…

The Nine Provincial Flags Of Sri Lanka

At the recent celebrations of Sri Lanka’s 70th Independence Day, the national flag was, in all its vibrant colour, hoisted once again. By now,…

Sri Lankan Newsrooms In The 1950s: Before The Advent Of The Internet, Phones, And Smartphones

The 1950s are considered the ‘golden age’ of Sri Lankan journalism, producing many giants such as Denzil Peiris, Mervyn de Silva, Tarzie Vittachi, Ira…

Girihandu Seya: The World’s First Buddhist Shrine

Buddhist shrines, which house the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, can be found in many countries where Buddhism is the predominant religion. Sri Lanka,…

Sri Lanka’s Milestones Over 70 Years

Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka’s Television History

It was only 39-years ago that television was introduced to the tiny isle of Sri Lanka. Businessmen Anil Wijewardene and Shan Wickremasinghe established the…

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