October 2010

Words Madhushala Senaratne Photographs Mahesh Prasantha For the spectator, watching from afar, it is all a blur. The dancers move...

Arriving at the Hambantota town, it struck home exactly why “Hamban”, a variety of sailing craft and “tota” that translates...

At a glance one’s eyes are deceived. With the intensity of detail the mind registers but a photograph. If one...

Kurahan gala, pittu bambuwa, koraha... when was the last time you saw them being used in an urban Sri Lankan...

In the North-West of the Island approximately 100km from Colombo are regions home to little known havens for birds. One...

We judge food in terms of taste, texture, aroma and appearance. Sound is the one sense that always seems disconnected...

Words Thilini Kahandawaarachchi Photographs Prabhath Chathuranga An é-danda is an improvised bridge across streams and rivulets. More often than not,...

From a distance Hotel Heritance Kandalama looms discreetly in a cloak of green velvet tapestry. One would think that it...

Navigating one’s way through the labyrinth of rooms, the valuable art that adorns the walls and the antiques, collectibles and...

Thirteen years ago Rienzie Fernando, Managing Director and CEO of Roots had a bright idea. By harnessing the thriving fruit...