WHAT EFFECTED TO THE CULTURE OF SRI LANKA

MUSIC AND DANCE Sri Lankan music has been influenced over time by Buddhism, colonization and Indian culture. The Portuguese brought ukuleles, guitars and cantiga ballads with them as well as a style of music called baila. Kandyan dance is one of the most popularly seen dances. This Sacred form incorporate elements of Hinduism and...

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WATERFALLS IN SRI LANKA

01. Asupini Ella – Kegalle, Sri Lanka. Also known as `Asupini Falls`. This is a beautiful Waterfall which can be found in Aranayake, Kegalle District and has a height of 30m. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka for a Holiday, I suggest that you should definitely visit this historic place. As in the folklores, 33 queens and a...

ARCHITECTURE, ARTS & CRAFTS OF SRI LANKA

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Image Credit : www.geoffreybawa.com Geoffrey Bawa is Sri Lanka’s most prolific and influential architect. His work has had a tremendous impact throughout Asia. Bawa was a genius at blending buildings with their natural environment, interconnecting outside spaces with the inside. You can see his work at the Parliament...

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COLONIAL HERITAGE OF SRI LANKA

8:42 PM Nimeshka Srimal

From the 10th century, trading posts sprung up for Arab and Chinese traders  attracted by gems and spices such as pepper, cinnamon and cloves in Sri Lanka. By the time the Portuguese arrived in the 1500s to colonize Sri Lanka, Colombo and Galle were important ports. The Portuguese legacy lives on in their descendants and...

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ABOUT ANCIENT CIVILIZATION OF SRI LANKA

12:50 AM Nimeshka Srimal

ABOUT ANCIENT CIVILIZATION OF SRI LANKA The central area of Sri Lanka, approximately 120 km from Colombo, is home to three ancient capitals (Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa) and Dambula Temple, spanning 2,500 years of history. By 377 BC, the capital city of Anuradhapura had been established complete with the first man-made...

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HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF SRI LANKA

3:31 AM Nimeshka Srimal

Serendib, the Arab name for Sri Lanka, means full of surprises and this island is certainly that, as every corner you turn reveals something new, a glimpse through Sri Lanka’s heritage reveals ancient civilizations that were well ahead of their time and a heady mix of cultural influences shaping a modern Sri Lankan culture that...

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SHOPPING IN SRI LANKA

1:44 AM Nimeshka Srimal

Popular purchases include tea, gems, jewelry, wooden carvings, ornaments and furniture, spices, batik paintings and clothes, handloom fabrics, bags and purses made from rush and reed, and painted, masks used for dances and drama. Laksala are the government-run craft shops that are meant to guarantee a fair price to the producer....

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ABOUT HERITAGE, BEACHES AND WILDLIFE OF SOUTHERN SRI LANKA

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The town of Galle lies on Sri Lanka’s south west tip, with its incomparable Dutch Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The fabulous beaches continue along the south coast, becoming quieter and more remote the further east you go. Towards the south-east in the dry Zone are three of Sri Lanka’s most important national parks, Yala,...

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SOME MORE INFO ABOUT AREAS OF SRI LANKA

1:59 AM Nimeshka Srimal

High Tea country and Mountains of South Central Sri Lanka High tea country in the southern central highlands is a maze of hill stations and tea plantation linked by impossibly twisting roads – dramatic mountain scenery, fresh air and rolling mists. The market town of Nuwara Eliya, Little England, is a journey back in time, with...

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REGIONS OF SRI LANKA

9:59 PM Nimeshka Srimal

WESTERN SRI LANKA Negombo, an interesting coastal fishing town and tourist beach resort with significant Dutch heritage, and Colombo, the island’s commercial capital, are often used as 1 or 2 night stopovers at the beginning or end of  a holiday in Sri Lanka as they are close to Colombo International Airport. Stay Longer in Negombo to enjoy the luxuries of the Jetwing Beach Hotel. Colombo is great for culture, shopping...

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA

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Sri Lankans play wherever and whenever they can, so it is quite often possible to join in an impromptu game on the beach or on a local pitch. Tickets are usually obtainable to watch The national Sri Lankan Cricket team play international matches in Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy or Galle. Experience local festivals such as Vesak full moon in May and Poson full moon in July and the famous Esala Perahera Festival...

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FACTS ABOUT SRI LANKA!

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“Undoubtedly the finest island of its size in all the world – A land like no other”  - Marco Polo Location A tropical, pear- shaped island off the southern tip of the India, 650 KM north of the equator Time Difference GMT + 5.30 Hours Official Language Sinhala Other Languages Tamil, English (English...

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ALL ABOUT SRI LANKA

1:44 AM Nimeshka Srimal

ALL ABOUT SRI LANKA Rich in beauty, diversity and warm hospitality. Even seasoned travelers are surprised by the rich diversity of experiences found in Sri Lanka, an Indian Ocean island off the southern tip of India. On a land mass not much bigger than Ireland, you can find beaches, a spectacular rock fortress,...

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