10 Dishes Worth Travelling to Sri Lanka For…
10 Dishes Worth Travelling to Sri Lanka For… Combining unpredictable flavors, incredibly crisp produce, and a culinary legacy that mixes indigenous and incidental impacts, Sri Lanka is maybe the first Spice Island. Eating around here is a pleasure, regardless of whether it’s tucking into a bona fide roadside rice and curry or appreciating surf-crisp fish […]
The Sabaragamuwa Tradition Of Dance
The Sabaragamuwa Tradition Of Dance The dances are usually performed in Ratnapura, relating to worshipping God Saman, who is much revered by local people. There are 32 main dances in Sabaragamuwa Style. The Sabaragamuwa dance style by its geographical location has taken from both Low-Country and Kandyan dance styles. Sabaragamu is based on the ritual […]
Low Country dances (Pahatharata Natum)
Low Country dances (Pahatharata Natum) Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which cause sickness and is thus called ‘Devil Dance’. The dancers wear masks depicting many characters varied in forms of birds, demons, reptiles, etc. There are 18 main dances related to pahatharata style […]
The Ves Dancers – an expression of Sri Lankan culture
The Ves Dancers – an expression of Sri Lankan culture The Kandyan, or up-country (udarata natum), dances, are regarded as the classical dance tradition of Sri Lanka. Kandyan dancers are traditionally performed only by male dancers. The technique, partly derived from South India, focuses on dynamism, powerful footwork, leaps and whirls. It has a vast […]
10 Best Souvenirs To Buy In Sri Lanka Before You Go!
10 Best Souvenirs To Buy In Sri Lanka Before You Go! No trip to Sri Lanka is finished without an adventure of shopping. Neighborhood craftsmen are outstanding for their top-notch generation of traditional trinkets and modern style varieties. A visit to Barefoot or Laksala will fulfill your shopping inclinations. The quality, quantity, and choices of […]
The role of women on Sri Lankan tea plantations
The role of women on Sri Lankan tea plantations Sri Lanka is facing a turning point in its history after years of conflict. While demilitarization and the release of prisoners across the island continue, one group remains largely absent from the current political agenda: women. In particular, women farmers who have continued to produce one […]
Sri Lankan Gypsy people
Sri Lankan Gypsy people It is believed that they can’t stay in one place for more than seven days that’s why they are known as the “Ahikuntikas” in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Gypsy people are an ethnic group from Sri Lanka who trace their origins in India (Telugu areas of present Telugu land) centuries ago. […]