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Culinary tourism

When one hears the words ‘Sri Lanka’, they think of golden beaches, sunsets, tea, or cricket teams. Yet those who visit Sri Lanka come...

Sri Lanka, The name and its History

SIHALADEEPA- This is another ancient name acquired by the Island.” Sihaladeepa” means the “island of the Sihala”. Prince Vijaya and his...

Ceylon Tea

Like the great wine-growing regions of France, the tea country of Sri Lanka is divided up into several strictly defined regions or...

Overtourism

The word “overtourism” is so new, it does not yet appear in most dictionaries. But the novelty of the term has not diminished the impact...

Ancient irrigation...

It was during the reign of king Mahasen that some of ancient Sri Lanka's greatest irrigation developments took place. Especially building...

Dugouts, boats and history

The earliest boats are thought to have been dugouts, and the oldest boats found by archaeological excavation date from around...

Infrastructure & livelihoods

Stimulating economic growth and the development of road infrastructure in economically lagging regions is the goal of many countries....

Lost history and new findings

The Jaffna Fort and the buildings that had come up during the occupation of the island by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British show the...

Tree of life

The coconut palms are one of the most beautiful and useful trees in the world, grown in more than 80 countries of which have a tropical...

paan, pinang, or penang...

Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf is a tradition, custom, or ritual which dates back thousands of years in much of the...

Natural water towers

Mountains usually have steep, sloping sides and sharp or rounded ridges, and a high point called a peak or summit. Most earth scientists...

Vastu shastra or The science of architecture

A well-designed entrance tells you immediately where the entry to the building is and it invites you to step inside or at least slowdown...

“the plant of immortality”

Aloe Vera is known for its fleshy green leaves which are thick and pointed with spiny ridges on its sides. The slimy tissue that stores...

Hotels, and the oldest one.

The definition of a hotel, in simple words, is an establishment held out by its proprietor in order to sell food, beverages,...

Trade wars... & History

The Colonization of Sri Lanka began with the Portuguese in 1505. It ended in 1948 after the British gave Independence to Sri Lanka. Only...

Flying machines & Verdict texts

Aviation Archaeology is a controversial subject that roots back to post World War II. The process was a result of British and American...

Feasting

"Sus scrofa affinis" or wild boars live in groups called sounds that are composed of females and their offspring. Groups usually have...

Why trees...

Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving...

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