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By Gayan Narandeniya and Ruwan Windsor
Although Colombo is one of the most populous cities in Sri Lanka, there are a number of ecologically important sites in and around the commercial capital. Especially in such a densely populated city of Colombo, it is noteworthy that there are several ecological zones designated as Ramsar Wetlands.
It was in 1992 that Sri Lanka signed the Ramsar Convention. It currently...
The Horagolla Walawwa in Nittambuwa was the house to a number of people who played a significant role in Sri Lankan politics both before and after the British and colonial era. This ancient house is still popular among the people as it is the place where the late Maha Mudliyar Sir Solomon Dias Bandaranaike, slain Prime Minister Solomon West Ridgeway Dias (S.W.R.D)...
The Senanayake family can be described as such an unforgettable political generation in Sri Lanka’s politics. In particular, the first Prime Minister of independent Ceylon, D.S. Senanayake was a member of this generation and was succeeded by his son Dudley Senanayake as Prime Minister. Since then, Dudley Senanayake has held the post of Prime Minister on several occasions...
The Mihintale sacred area, a unique Buddhist shrine, is one of the most revered places of worship in Sri Lanka. The main reason for this is that it was at this place that King Devanampiyatissa and his entourage met Arahant Mahinda alias Mihindu Thera-led group who brought Buddhism to this country, on a Poson full moon Poya Day.
Accordingly, religious ceremonies are held...
Perahera, also known as procession, is a major part of Buddhist culture which has been around for a long time. In addition to humans, elephants are one of the major contributors to its success. The most important part of a procession is the carrying of the relics by elephants. Elephants perform this function in processions such as the Esala Perahera in Kandy, the annual...
By Gayan Narandeniya and Ruwan Windsor
Dividing countries into regional administrative units for ease of administration can be seen in almost all countries of the world...
Galgodiyana is a small island near the Polhena beach in Matara in the Southern Province.Earlier, the island is said to have been...
Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and British for a long time and became an...