Roar Media Archive - Everyday Sri Lanka

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Sameera Jayaratne – Master of the Rapids

Growing up around Kitulgala, Sameera was no stranger to the adventures that are connected to the famous river. From a young age, Sameera and his brother Ravi took to exploring the wild rapids of the river whenever they had free time. But what started out as childhood curiosity and a hobby soon became a passion as they discovered a new and extreme way to conquer the rapids: riverboarding.

Sri Lanka’s Oldest Archaeological Museum Reopens

Sri Lanka’s oldest museum, the Anuradhapura Archaeology Museum, was recently reopened to the public after renovations that lasted nearly 4.5 years.

Introducing Roar Studios

Introducing Roar Studios, our brand engagement arm

Rizwan Rafeek – Daredevil On Wheels

I think I started around the age of 10 or 11 by cycling to school. I grew up near the Galle Fort, and cycling was how everyone got around – waiting for busses and taxis was not common for us. And every day after school instead of going straight home I liked to ride around a bit, exploring different areas nearby.

Sun, Surf And Sri Lanka

From a novelty sport to a local sensation – here’s the story of how the thrill of surfing found the shores of Sri Lanka.

Hanging Ten with Sampath, The Surfer

Over the past few decades, surfing has caught the hearts of adventurous Sri Lankans across the island. Surfing hotspots along the coast from Mirissa all the way to Arugam Bay provide surfers of every level with plenty of perfect locations to try out their skills. Surfing is steadily growing in popularity among Sri Lankans and has become more than just a sport for many local surfers who have built their lives around it. This is the story of one such surfer, whose life changed when he experienced the thrill of surfing the cyan-tinged waves of Midigama for the first time.

To Vote ‘Against All’

What if you were given the chance to show dissatisfaction of political candidates who are taking part in an election? A proposal is submitted that seeks to do that.

Colombo Metro Aims To Transform Sri Lanka into a Modern Metropolis

Colombo Light Railway is a rail based, electricity run project connecting Malabe to Fort. Construction is set to begin 2020 and conclude by 2024. This is a primary step in Sri Lanka’s modernisation from a middle income country to a upper middle income country.

Car Free Colombo

CarFreeCMB is a collaboration by the Colombo Municipal Council and the Embassy of The Netherlands to rid the streets of cars for a day. The free event is a push for a healthier and more sustainable, metropolitan lifestyle in Colombo.

Hate Speech Monitor

The Hate Speech Monitor is the latest civil society initiative that was launched to combat online inflammatory messages and fake news.

This Vesak, Harmony Is The Need Of The Hour

As we celebrate Vesak this year, let us not forget what makes Sri Lanka beautiful. Our diversity, generosity, and kindness endear us to the world. Let us not let recent events overshadow all that is beautiful in this country.

We Are Sri Lanka And We Stand Together

On the 21st of April, in the middle of Easter celebrations, Sri Lanka suffered one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in the world. With over 300 people killed, and churches and population centres targeted, the country reeled in shock. But despite the devastation, there were voices calling for peace, for unity, and for kindness. The message is clear: We are all Sri Lanka, and we will stand together.

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