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Traditional Masks Of Sri Lanka – The Raksha Masks

Sri Lanka’s ancient ‘Kolam’ dance tradition makes use of intricate masks to tell stories.

Welle Kollo: Beach Boys As They See Themselves

Beach boys are a popular fixture on Sri Lanka’s coastline, but are not without controversy. Helpful and tourist-friendly, they have also been known to sexually harass, assault and even fleece foreign women. Here we find out how beach boys perceive themselves. Are they the thugs of popular lore, or just ‘welle kollo’?

Boyzone Live In Sri Lanka

Psssst, guess what? You can win tickets to Boyzone’s 25th Anniversary and Farewell Tour.

Finding The ‘Missing Millions’ This World Hepatitis Day

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, and will be observed worldwide under the theme ‘Finding The Missing Millions’, a nod to the 290 million men, women and children globally that live with viral hepatitis without even knowing it.

How Do You Drink Your Tea?

From a simple beverage to complex ritual, tea is incredibly versatile in the way it is enjoyed. #TeaforTeam by Zesta is breaking gender norms by showing that the making of tea is a job that can be done by men as well as women. So join the campaign today and make your partner a cup of tea.

Fairway Art And Jazz Festival

Fairway Art and Jazz on the street is opening avenues for the aspiring and talented musicians and artists of Sri Lanka with Hospital Street in Colombo boasting with character every second Saturday and Sunday of each month.

Traditional Masks Of Sri Lanka – The Kolam Masks

Sri Lanka’s ancient ‘Kolam’ dance tradition makes use of intricate masks to tell stories.

This Museum Is Attempting To Save Sri Lanka’s Traditional Puppetry

We can tell when we have arrived at Balapitiya’s Puppet Museum even without looking at the two large boards flanking the driveway. Marionettes depicting dancers, devils and kings dangle on strings from the large tree in front, and a life-sized wooden watchman wearing a blue uniform stands sentry by the entrance. A colourful jester, reminiscent of Andare, the popular character from local folklore, grins cheekily from a window, while at the ticket counter, another puppet waits patiently for visitors.

War and Charity: The Duality of Sri Lankan Values

Sri Lanka is a land of duality. On the one hand, a scenic, Buddhist-majority island known to be one of the most charitable countries in the world despite its developing economy, and on the other hand, home to one of the longest and bloodiest civil wars and ongoing conflicts of ethnicity, religion, gender, and class.

Heroes Beyond The Boundary: The Super Fans Of Cricket

Fandom in sport is paradoxical: there are the puritanical connoisseurs on the one hand, and fanatics in fancy dress on the other.

Finally Released: Wait For The Controversial MMDA Report Is Over

Muslim women have been campaigning for reforms within the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) for decades, citing human right violations. Given mounting pressure, former Justice Minister Milinda Moragoda appointed a committee in 2009, headed by Justice Saleem Marsoof, to look into the matter. The report took nearly a decade to emerge, and was presented to the Justice Ministry only towards the tail end of January 2018.

On Sore Throats And Runny Noses; How Not To Get The ‘Flu This Season

Getting the ‘flu may not be fun, but it is generally not something people tend to worry about too much- to most, it just means a lot of nose-blowing, a few days in bed and sick leave from work or school. However, it is influenza season in Sri Lanka, and everyone seems to be sniffling, coughing or woefully blowing their noses at every corner we turn. The last two months also saw a rise in the number of influenza cases in Galle, Matara and other towns down south, with many Sri Lankans worrying that we might be seeing an epidemic or even some new disease. While health authorities dismissed these fears and pointed out that the outbreak was the usual spike we see during the dreaded ‘flu season’, they also stressed on the importance of trying to combat its spread.

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