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By Ruwan Windsor and Gayan Narandeniya
Sri Lanka’s harbours have been popular in the world since ancient times and the port of Galle in the Southern Province is one of them. The port is in a natural bay. On one side of it is the Rumassala Range and on the other is the Galle Fort.
Ancient records show that there was a large rock formation in the area before the construction of the Galle Fort. Due to its...
There are many traditional industries that can be found in almost every part of Sri Lanka. These industries, which have been run by households in the past, have since adapted to the modern world.
Among the oldest traditional industries in the country, the art of spinning Beeralu Lace has a significant place. This industry is found in many parts of the Galle District of...
The Maadu River and its associated ecosystems is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Southern Province. Many people like to experience a boat ride on the Maadu River. The mangrove ecosystem along it and the archipelago attract more and more local and foreign tourists.
In the past, this River had many islands, but today only a small number of islands exist....
Jadi, which is believed to have originated in the Southern province in Sri Lanka, holds a special place among the most popular traditional foods in the country. In the past, Jadi production was plentiful and you may have heard of Sri Lankans even going to India to manufacture Jadi in large scale. At present, due to the ever-changing diet, the production of Jadi is very...
If someone has studied the Southern province, they may have heard of Bonavista College, Galle, which is located on a beautiful mountain range in the Unawatuna area. The history of that mountain and the surrounding area goes back to the story of Rama-Ravana.
Even today, this mountain range has a beautiful ecosystem that attracts local and foreign tourists, and various...