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The Artistic Dialog of Hapuwatte and Harasgama  At the hands of artists Preethi Hapuwatte and Nelun Harasgama, flowers and leaves are more than just pretty motifs. They are a powerful...

The Buddha delivering his first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, to his five disciples at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. Buddhism has spread to many countries around the world since...

The Delicate Dance of the Nelu Flower If the Horton Plains Nature Reserve is hailed as God’s own flower garden, then the Nelu flower is its most distinguished visitor, arriving...

Where Cinnamon tells its Story  Nestled within the Mirissa Hills in the southern district of Matara stands the world’s first museum dedicated to cinnamon.  Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane.  Photography Sujith...

Jehan Aloysius as Ebenezer Scrooge.  This November 2025, CentreStage Productions—Sri Lanka’s acclaimed trailblazer in contemporary theater—brings audiences a spectacular new musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. ...

Together under the palms, surrounded by love and new beginnings.  Imagine your dream day on a carved wooden altar, with the swish of the waves whispering your love story. Kalutara...

In the heart of Rambukkana lies Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa stands as a testament to the power of passion in turning back the clock. This 19-century bungalow embodies...

Colombo Emerges as a Global Combat Sports Hub Packed house, bright lights, and pure adrenaline – KFL fight night electrifies Taprobane, Rajagiriya. Colombo is stepping onto the world stage as...

Kathina Chīwara Pūjā ceremony. According to Buddhist history, the Kathina ceremony has been celebrated for centuries and originated in India. The Kathina or Wassāna ceremony is celebrated worldwide as an...