June 2025
Sacred Light, Wild Soul Vesak Encounters in Arugambay, Buttala, and Beyond
Words Claire Tomlinson. Photography Dinesh Fernando. As Vesak 2025 dawned, the sacred full moon cast a gentle glow over the southeastern wilds of Sri Lanka. This spiritual season, usually marked by lanterns and...
Designed for residential-led island development at The Red Sea revealed
Words and Photography Foster and Partners. An 800-metre diameter structure known as ‘The Ring’ encircles a spectacular lagoon and pristine white sand beaches, which have been created for the project. Laheq, the first...
Poson Full Moon dawned a New Culture in Sri Lanka
The Poson Full Moon Pōya Day is drawing near, subsequent to the celebration of Vesak Full Moon Day. This significant occasion is uniquely commemorated in Sri Lanka. This occasion marks...
Pekoe Trail: Stage 19
Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photography Pekoe Trail Organization. The suspension bridge on the Uma Oya is one of the most exciting segments of Stage 19. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure on Stage...
Foundation stone laid for Amaravati Masterplan
Words and Photography Foster and Partners. Sixty percent of the development is covered by water or greenery, and a clearly defined green spine runs through its length, providing the foundation of the masterplan’s...
A Tea Maker’s Story
The crinkling sound of a tea packet being brought home, the feel and texture of loose tea leaves in your hand, followed by the aroma of freshly brewed goodness poured...
Foster + Partners-designed restaurant opens at Monteverdi Tuscany
Words Foster and Partners Photography Foster and Partners and Aaron Hargreaves Oreade offers an intimate fine dining experience for fourteen guests every evening, with exquisite dishes prepared by the executive chef, Riccardo...
May 2025
The Voice of a Nation
Richard Manicasothy de Zoysa belonged to an entire nation. Some knew him intimately; others admired him from afar. Richard was ubiquitous as an actor, writer, dramatist, teacher, journalist, and broadcaster....
Vesak: A day of developing virtues
May is a powerful and significant month that we celebrate with great reverence, highlighting both May Day as a celebration of Labor Independence and Vesak Day, which marks the Birth,...
Suriya: Where Sri Lankan Tradition Meets Contemporary Design
Celebrating 25 Years of Artistic Vision and Local Craftsmanship Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photography Sujith Heenatigala and Dinesh Fernando. A timeless beauty – a graceful swan sculpture. In 2025, Suriya celebrates an...
Savor the French Art de Vivre
La Maison de Colombo is where timeless French elegance meets the warmth and charm of Sri Lanka. It’s an experience that must be seen to be believed. Step through its...
Rekha
Brass wire offered the artist an exciting new avenue for bringing his artistic visions to life, transforming his lines into dynamic forms of sculpture (2025). Paradise Road Saskia Fernando (PRSFG)...
Unveiling of Aathmiya Laalithya
Aathmiya Laalithya, Sinhala edition of Wardrobe Warrior. Sarita with a copy of Aathmiya Laalithya. The Sinhala edition, Aathmiya Laalithya, translated from the English version, ‘Wardrobe Warrior,’ was unveiled in an...
Butterfly Wishes Hugs and Kisses: Reviving the Joy of Giving Cards
Whimsical and lovely, Butterfly Wishes Hugs and Kisses celebrates life’s most precious moments. Each handmade card by Sanwada Dharmasena is a unique, beautifully crafted keepsake. Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photography Sujith Heenatigala. When...
Colorful Harmony: A Celebration of Artistic Diversity
The thirteenth edition of the vibrant painting exhibition series Colorful Harmony will take place at the JDA Perera Art Gallery in Colombo. This captivating exhibition features the works of renowned...
April 2025
Happy New Year!
April stands out as the biggest holiday in Sri Lanka, as the majority of the population joyfully celebrates their New...
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The Phenomenal Launch of Thomia
Thomia Volume I and II represents a detailed history. Richard Simon, Author of Thomia. Thomia explores the island’s modern history...
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Pekoe Trail Stage 18
Stage 18 of the Pekoe Trail is unique in that it features a series of seesawing and zigzagging ascents and...
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Designs for Old Trafford Stadium District Revealed
Words and Photography Foster and Partners. The stadium features three soaring masts, which take inspiration from the Red Devil’s trident...
Read moreMarch 2025
Through the Eyes of a Traveller
A Journey into Sri Lanka’s Ancient Heart Words Jack Thornton. Photography BT Images. The Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress stands proudly as a sentinel...
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The Moon Under the Sea
The captivating exhibition‘The Moon Under the Sea’by Sivasubramaniam Kajendran. The figure of the mother becomes a recurring motif, the embodiment...
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Dreams of Winder
The triumphant return of ‘Dreams of Winder’ to the stages of Colombo. During the Second World War, the majority of...
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Sacred Light, Wild Soul Vesak Encounters in Arugambay, Buttala, and Beyond
Words Claire Tomlinson. Photography Dinesh Fernando. As Vesak 2025 dawned, the sacred full moon cast a gentle glow over the southeastern wilds of Sri Lanka. This spiritual season, usually marked by lanterns and...
Read moreDesigned for residential-led island development at The Red Sea revealed
Words and Photography Foster and Partners. An 800-metre diameter structure known as ‘The Ring’ encircles a spectacular lagoon and pristine white sand beaches, which have been created for the project. Laheq, the first...
Read morePoson Full Moon dawned a New Culture in Sri Lanka
The Poson Full Moon Pōya Day is drawing near, subsequent to the celebration of Vesak Full Moon Day. This significant occasion is uniquely commemorated in Sri Lanka. This occasion marks...
Read morePekoe Trail: Stage 19
Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photography Pekoe Trail Organization. The suspension bridge on the Uma Oya is one of the most exciting segments of Stage 19. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure on Stage...
Read moreFoundation stone laid for Amaravati Masterplan
Words and Photography Foster and Partners. Sixty percent of the development is covered by water or greenery, and a clearly defined green spine runs through its length, providing the foundation of the masterplan’s...
Read moreA Tea Maker’s Story
The crinkling sound of a tea packet being brought home, the feel and texture of loose tea leaves in your hand, followed by the aroma of freshly brewed goodness poured...
Read moreFoster + Partners-designed restaurant opens at Monteverdi Tuscany
Words Foster and Partners Photography Foster and Partners and Aaron Hargreaves Oreade offers an intimate fine dining experience for fourteen guests every evening, with exquisite dishes prepared by the executive chef, Riccardo...
Read moreThe Voice of a Nation
Richard Manicasothy de Zoysa belonged to an entire nation. Some knew him intimately; others admired him from afar. Richard was ubiquitous as an actor, writer, dramatist, teacher, journalist, and broadcaster....
Read more