Tag: Tradition

Chandramani Thenuwara’s enduring attire of ease and comfort – Sari on safari.  The span of Sri Lanka’s six yards of ...

The paintings titled “Where do I Belong” are inspired by “The Path of Purification” concept.  The paintings on display for ...

As the rays of dusk slowly seeped into the waning day, the glow of flaming torches illuminated the ground under ...

A coming-of-age recital of the famous Ves dance of the Kandyan Dance genre is a grandiose display of religious dance ...

According to the Buddhist calendar, Esala is the eighth month that recalls several significant religious and historic events etched in ...

Vas, or the rain retreat, begins on Esala Pōya. It is observed with much dedication and spiritual involvement. Vas is ...

The Temple of the Tooth – Sri Dalada Maligawa dazzles during the Esala Perahera. According to the Buddhist calendar, Esala ...

Food connoisseur Arjuni Ranatunga, in recalling her fond childhood memories of the island’s culture and heritage intertwined with food, has ...

Festivals in Sri Lanka reflect the traditions and cultural norms that have been treasured for years. Running across the Sri ...

The Sinhala New Year, known as ‘Avurudu’ in Sinhala, is an important festival for Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka and ...