As we drifted into the second half of 2017 on the tail end of the monsoon, secondary school students all over Sri Lanka were propelled into a different kind of whirlwind—one involving back-to-back tuition classes and frantic preparations for the most important exams of their school lives. Application deadlines for GCE Ordinary and Advanced level (O/L and A/L) exams were ...
Brought to you by AMDT Sri Lanka has a long and rich heritage of arts and culture. With its strategic location, we’ve been blessed with visitors from across the globe, who have gradually added layers of complexity and hybridity to our art and culture. That said, it’s unsurprising that many Sri Lankan’s harbour great skill in when it comes to ...
Clothing, influenced by fashion trends, has been fickle in many cultures, liberally undergoing changes over time. This is more so today than ever before. Fashion changes—although admittedly not as frenzied as today—also took place in the olden days, so much so that one can easily discern the era a painting or a photograph belongs to by simply studying the attire ...
The Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) is one of the most anticipated annual events in Sri Lanka. Organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, there are approximately 200-300 local and international stalls at the venue, ranging from books, stationary, and learning aids. It’s a definite crowd-puller, where you’d find senior citizens, school children, clergy, and many more people packed ...
Brought to you by HSBC The appreciation of motor vehicles is very much part of the culture in this transport-dependent modern world. Everyone wants to own one, but at the end of the day, very few are aware of the care and maintenance that a vehicle requires. After purchasing a motor vehicle, it is prone to wear and tear and ...
Since the end of the civil conflict, Sri Lanka has experienced a steady economic growth of 6.4% between 2010 and 2015. However, the country’s economy isn’t faring so well right now. Getting walloped like a ton of bricks by one natural disaster after another in the recent years has not only depleted resources, but also destroyed existing infrastructure. Economic growth ...
Kandyan dances may steal the spotlight on many occasions, but Low Country dances (pahatha rata natum) that date back to the days of the Ruhunu Kingdom are performances that are unique on their own right. A few people in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka still practice many of these ritualistic dances, and it is not out of the ordinary ...
Pregnancy is a truly wonderful and exciting time, if you can overlook the endless puking, constant nausea, back pain, varicose veins, swollen ankles, pregnancy cramps, and not being able to see your own feet for two whole months. No really, childbearing is nothing short of a miracle and to pull through it requires superhuman effort. In Sri Lankan communities, pregnancy ...
Brought to you by HSBC The coastal town of Unawatuna is well known for its beaches, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. It is one of the few destinations in Sri Lanka that draw in both locals and tourists throughout the year, who flock here to relax and enjoy the many attractions of the area. And while Unawatuna offers plenty in terms ...
This story is brought to you by CEAT – Never Stop Moving Koneswaran Temple is in many ways, the cultural capital of the East Coast. Perched atop Swami Rock, and overlooking the crystalline deep waters of the Trinco harbour, the classical-medieval structure and its surrounding locale are layered in history. The temple itself is chock-full of unique and noteworthy features, some ...
This story is brought to you by CEAT – Never Stop Moving Koneswaran Temple is in many ways, the cultural capital of the East Coast. Perched atop Swami Rock, and overlooking the crystalline deep waters of the Trinco harbour, the classical-medieval structure and its surrounding locale are layered in history. The temple itself is chock-full of unique and noteworthy features, some ...
What is a Civet? The civet—a small nocturnal mammal native to tropical parts of Asia and Africa, is an animal most Sri Lankans have crossed paths with at least once. From causing a ruckus on our rooftops to eating fruits from our gardens, civets are arboreal animals, dwelling in the shadows, just out of sight of humans. Civets are recognisable ...
Sri Lanka’s South Eastern belt is so much more than just beaches with stunning views. While most of our beach strips are hotspots for tourists and surfers, the southeastern stretch, in particular, boasts a bit of history, more often than not, infused with its usual dose of myths, legends, and hearsays. From where Viharamahadevi landed after being set afloat as ...
