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Uncovering Maritime History Beneath the Waves U.S. Embassy and Sri Lanka’s Maritime Archaeology Unit Dive to Ancient Godawaya shipwreck U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung and Senior Archeology Officer of the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archeology Unit Rasika Muthucumarana, inspecting the site of the Godawaya shipwreck. Source:Dailymirror U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung alongside members of the Central Cultural Fund at the staging site for the conservation work on the Godawaya shipwreck. The Godawaya shipwreck is the oldest known shipwreck in the Asia-Pacific Region The initiative has been funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding for the project began in 2022 in effort to study and safeguard the submerged cultural treasure dating back to the 2nd Century B.C The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, has undertaken a significant step in preserving Sri Lanka’s rich maritime history through the conservation and documentation of ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Parippu rasam (lentil soup) Source:srilankanfoodlovers Parippu rasam (lentil soup). Happy and grateful to be with our oldest son & daughter-in-love in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Made this for dinner tonight. With ginger, whole black pepper, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, hing (asofetida), turmeric powder, tamarind, rasam powder, tomatoes (thinly diced without the skin), toor dhal & fresh coriander leaves. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Sri Lanka Tourism B2B Meetings and Roadshow – By Wimal Kannangara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau hosted the first ever Sri Lanka Tourism Business to Business (B2B) Meetings and Roadshow in Brisbane on 19 March 2024. Attended by the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia, Mrs Chithranganee Wagishwara, Consul General for Sri Lanka in Victoria, Sandith Samarasinghe, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, and Ex Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan, with nearly 50 delegates representing 32 travel and tourism companies in Sri Lanka and an equal number of Australia based companies, the roadshow was a great success. The evening started with B2B Interactive Meetings and Networking followed by an opening ceremony, keynote speeches and a 3 course dinner. The theme of the roadshow was “Sri Lanka: You’ll Come Back for More”. Statistics ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Book Review: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah – “Don’t fight the system, mock the system.” – By Nimandra Gunasekera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” is an engaging and thoughtprovoking memoir that chronicles the comedian’s life growing up in apartheid South Africa. Image Source : openlibrary The title “Born a Crime” refers to Noah’s own mixed-race heritage, which was illegal under apartheid laws at the time of his birth in 1984. Noah’s mother was Black, and his father was White, which made Noah’s mere existence a crime in the eyes of the government. This reality sets the stage for much of Noah’s childhood, as he navigated the complexities of being neither fully black nor white in a society that was strictly divided along racial lines. “In my head white and black and brown were like types of chocolate” says Noah. “Dad ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Puthandu Image Source : timesnownews Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in Tamil culture, marking the beginning of a new year according to the Tamil calendar. Central to Puthandu is the concept of renewal and rejuvenation. Families come together to clean their homes, adorn them with intricate kolam (rangoli) designs, and prepare elaborate feasts symbolizing prosperity and abundance. The exchange of gifts and sweets among loved ones strengthens familial bonds and fosters a sense of community cohesion. Puthandu is also steeped in spiritual significance, with many Tamils visiting temples to seek blessings for the year ahead. Special prayers are offered to deities, and traditional rituals are performed to invoke divine favour and ensure a harmonious beginning to the new year. Cultural performances such as music, dance, and theatrical presentations are also integral to Puthandu ...
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka – KOLAMEDIRIYA – By Dr Nimal Sedara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 “Kolamederiya” is in the Bandaragama division in the Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Today, it has developed into a modern place of living with the economic and social development of the country. How this place got this name is a simple story. There may be other stories too behind the name. This story on the name behind the village is about a kind village leader that lived here. “Korale” was a leader who supervised a small number of village leaders namely, the “Arachchi Mahatthayas”, the village headmen. He was so popular as he was a kind person who looked after the wellbeing of the villagers. Unfortunately, the Korale fell sick and became a feeble and skinny man. All the treatment done ...
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Multiculturalism: The People – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 We have written extensively on the synergistic nature of Sri Lankan multiculturalism. In this article we wanted to summarise some notable individuals who embody and represent the diverse history of Sri Lanka and whose contributions are immense. Many have heard of Arul Mary as the Queen of the P SaravanamuttuStadium (P Sara) , where she, for decades was the pitch curator of the historic cricket ground. Many historic games have been played under her watchful eyes of the carefully curated pitches. She was one of the few female pitch curators in the world of cricket, and a person ofTamil ancestry. Arun Mary’s legacy lives on in the work of sisters Amravati and Seroja Vellai who continue to curate the pitch for games at the P Sara. Basil Horsfall was a ...
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The Passion of Christ’ enactment presented by Sri Lankan Catholic Association, NSW at Mount Shoenstatt Shrine, Mulgoa on Palm Sunday (24th Mar 2024) The Passion of Christ’ enactment presented by Sri Lankan Catholic Association, NSW at Mount Shoenstatt Shrine, Mulgoa on Palm Sunday (24th Mar 2024). Photo Credits to Claude Perera, Dushan Kamaragoda, Aussie Vibes, and Suranga Jayamanne Stage Direction – Rev Fr Treesen Silva, Maliza de Silva, Thanishka Rajanayaka, Vinnie Fonseka Sound Arrangement & Musical Score – Malith de Silva Costumes – Keshani Radhakrishna, Dayanitha & Prakash Fenandopulle Narrator & Voices – Senani Gunesekera, Nipuna Dias, Aubrey Joachim and Rev Fr Treesen Silva * Our special THANKS to all others who supported numerous ways * Privileged to compile a highlight gallery. © RoyGrafix, 0431 514 190 #roygrafix #eventphotography #PassionoftheChrist #roygrafix500+ Click here to view the full set of photos on eLanka Facebook page Click here to receive your ...
