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By Iris Manampery Their canon report - it is like thunder The Portuguese arrived on the shores of Lanka during the reign of King Dharma Parakrama Bahu of the Kingdom...

The unique elephant lamp found at the site of the short dagaba. A hamlet in the mid country, 65km from Colombo, is the source of an unusual treasure trove of...

Enku attends an aerobics session. As I entered the aerobics session, I heard the booming voice of the instructor and wondered what was in store. This was the fir t...

What gentleman dare leave Sri Lanka's shores without a gift of a gem for his wife or girl friend? What wife or girl friend visiting here could resist the opportunity...

Derrick Shokman raises his glass in praise of Arrack Arrack or Old Stuff as it is fondly referred to by tipplers here, is a truly indigenous liquor with a history...

A leopard at Yala is curious about a tortoise crossing his path. A holy man once told the ruler of this country: "Oh. great king, the birds of the air...

A mythical bird one of the carvings at Embekke temple. During the Kandyan era of our country's history, old traditions of stone carvings gave way to those of wood. Splendid...

A philharmonic orchestra, western classical music and operetta are not what you associate with Sri Lanka. Add an orchestral conductor of inter­national repute and a team of enthusiastic local young...

Dr Sanjiva Wijesinhe reports on Sri Lanka's traditional medicine. As the 20th century draws to a close, we find an increasingly health con­scious western world searching for effective alternatives to...

You are assured of a pleasant and healthy holiday in Sri Lanka but you should take basic health precautions so you can keep fit to enjoy your stay with us....