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Sri Lanka’s Low Financial Literacy: A Cause For Concern

As a nation, Sri Lanka has one of the largest gaps between print literacy and financial literacy. Since the ability to read and write does provide a basis on which one can access resources such as bank statements and ATM machines, why are so many Sri Lankan’s so financially inept?

Sri Lanka’s Colourful Buses

We have a lot of brightly lit, loud buses. Here, we take a look at their names, and how personalised they can get.

The Restaurant On A Lake

The Garton’s Ark is a 26 metre double-deck catamaran that also functions as a restaurant. Here’s what it looks like to dine on a lake.

Homers’ Odyssey: The Story Of Pigeon Racing In Sri Lanka

Mohan de Lanerolle (75), ‘Loni’ to his friends and family, belies his age. Now retired, he hunts and fishes during his leisure time, and tends to his massive garden with his wife Monica. For company, he has a Beagle, a Chihuahua and a variety of exotic birds, including a rather jealous blue-and-yellow macaw named Papaya, a parakeet called Luke, and a 44-year-old Amazon parrot. However, one of the more fascinating things he does in his retirement is breeding and training homing pigeons for pigeon racing, a recognised sport in Sri Lanka.

For The Greater Good: What Is The Real Cost Of Community Tourism In Sri Lanka?

As Sri Lanka’s tourism industry rapidly grows, many researchers are finding it to be much less lucrative to rural communities than originally thought. As an alternative, many community tourism practices are gaining popularity, including home stays and village life tours, which aim to directly benefit local communities economically.

From Furniture To Friendship: How Facebook Groups Like EPFS Are Creating A New Community

There wasn’t really a culture of buying and selling used items in Sri Lanka – until recently that is. With the proliferation of several Facebook groups encouraging the sale of ‘preloved’ items, Sri Lankans, who had previously attached some stigma to buying second-hand goods, are now enthusiastic participants in this new phenomenon.

Building Blocks: The Main Elements Of Modern Sri Lankan Architecture

From traditional times to the modern day, the architecture of Sri Lanka has been shaped by a wide variety of influences. We explore four distinct building styles that you can see around the country.

A Different Kind of Sculptor

Waruna Weligamage is a sculptor, but not of the traditional kind. This self-taught artist brings beloved characters to life by using technology to digitally sculpt and print intricately detailed, lifelike models. He recently had a Warner Bros-licensed sculpture of Pennywise the Clown featured at the prestigious San Diego Comic Con, and hopes to develop Sri Lanka’s homegrown talent in his sphere.

Ruling The Airwaves: Recounting Sri Lanka’s Long Romance With Radio

Sri Lanka once rubbed shoulders with broadcasting greats such as Britain and America. But just what place did radio have in the daily lives of people in the pre-Internet era? We took a trip back in time to stitch together a story of Sri Lanka’s romance with radio, guided by the memories of people for whom it was a window to the world.

The World’s Longest Running Drama Competition

The 45th edition of the annual Inter-School Shakespeare Drama Competition will be held in September. The prestigious contest is a labour of love for the students, teachers and directors involved.

On The Slow Track: Railways Lag Behind

Have you ever tried reserving train tickets, or getting information about services available? Yes, it’s a hassle. And yes, it’s nearly impossible to reserve tickets online.

Living On A Remote Coral Island: Life In Delft

Two hours from Jaffna town is Delft, an arid, rocky island that is home to approximately 5,000 people in the northern peninsula. The island has always been a place of wonder and intrigue — for both Sri Lankans and tourists. The most iconic photographs of Delft feature its best-known attractions: wild ponies (believed to be a legacy of Portuguese colonial rulers), azure seas, and a centuries-old baobab tree that stands alone amidst barren land.

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