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From The Christmas Book by Clement Moore, 1900 reflects that Christmas has brought much merriment to children. In Sri Lanka’s temperatures, Frosty the Snowman will undoubtedly melt away in a...

Candle Tree also known as the Panama Candle Tree and Candlestick Tree (Parmentiera cereifera). Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photographs Menaka Aravinda. In this magical season of Christmas, if only the...

Unduwap Season refers to a ‘cool’ and calm period of the year that signifies the arrival of ‘Sanghamittā Theri’, bringing the sapling of Jaya Sri Mahā Bodhi. Buddha Gaya temple...

Ceylon Curry Club, Sri Lanka’s contemporary food sensation, has extended its free delivery services to serve customers their delectable range of dinner packs. 

The island’s treasure, Palmyrah, is known as ‘Thal’ tree that graces the dry zones. Dotting the rustic backgrounds of the island are the Palmyrah palms or locally known as ‘thal’,...

The heavenly aromatic fragrance of sandalwood has grabbed the attention of royal regalia for centuries and is known to be native to Sri Lanka. It has been a much-loved aroma....

Dubai Design Week returns November 8-13, 2021 with its most extensive line-up of free-to-attend activities to date. Floating Retreat from 2040: d3 Architecture Exhibition. Held under the patronage of Her...

‘Pāli’ is an ancient language that existed contemporaneously with India’s Sanskrit and Prakrit (Prakruta). It became a dead language for so many reasons, like disuse, wars, and social upheavals. Still,...

The Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s oldest internationally accredited educational institution, celebrated its 64th anniversary on the 23rd of September. “Never erase your past. It shapes who you are...

A Kathina Ceremony at the premises of the Siriwardhanaramaya, Temple Lane, Colpetty. The Vap Pōya is significant because it is associated with Bhikkhūs’ Completion of Vas or the Rainy season...