Explore Sri Lanka

Arrival of ‘Sanghmittā Arahat Bhikkhuni’, bringing with her the revered right branch of the ‘Jaya Sri Mahā Bodhi’ from Buddhagaya, India. The months of December and January are a vibrant...

Stages 11, 12, and 13 of the Pekoe Trail offer a fascinating exploration through some of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque and rugged landscapes. From the high-altitude plains of Horton Plains...

Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Encroached paddy fields. Parched earth. Abandoned ponds. Silenced beauty. Reminiscing a lost landscape, pondering the remnants of an abundant past in motionless ceramic sculptures tells the...

Applause 26 showcases a stunning variety of musical genres and dance styles, making it a truly captivating presentation. Following the resounding success of Applause 25: Gateway’s Silver Notes of Broadway,...

From the hills to the valleys and the forests  Once again, the Pekoe Trail travels through Sri Lanka’s lush hill country, weaving across scenic tea plantations, verdant valleys, and secluded...

The Wassāna season, also known as the Rain Retreat, has a historical origin dating back about six centuries in India. Traditionally, it spans a period of three months, typically beginning...

Discover a surreal underwater world in ‘Elsewhere,’ where towering terrestrial flora creates a haven for a forgotten civilization. Saskia Fernando Gallery presents ‘Elsewhere’, an exhibition by artist Sandatharaka Abeysinghe. ‘Elsewhere’...

Words and Photography Foster and Partners.  Gaafaru, an inhabited island of Kaafu Atoll.  Working closely with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC), Foster + Partners has developed a vision masterplan...

Violinist Midori.  Pianist Özgür Aydin.  The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) is thrilled to announce an eagerly awaited benefit recital featuring the world-renowned violinist Midori, alongside the exceptional pianist...

Words Rasmi Pant.  Dreams Amidst the Chaos  In the bustling heart of Mumbai lies Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements. It’s a place where life pulses with energy and...