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THE PRINCE OF WALES ‘ SLAUGHTER DRIVEN VISIT TO CEYLON IN 1870 – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Queen Victoria’ s eldest son the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales made a much publicised visit to Ceylon in 1870. John Capper then Editor of the Times of Ceylon, even authored a book titled “ The Duke of Edinburgh in Ceylon, a book of elephant and elk hunting”to cover the visit. . The Duke was 29 years of age and reputed to be have had a great expertise in foreign affairs. His visit to Ceylon was part of a tour which included India. The tour took place in an age when the hunting of wild animals including birds was considered a” Gentleman’s sport” The Duke undoubtedly lived up to the expected standards of the day. He arrived in Colombo in the ship “Serapis” to a ceremonial welcome led by the Governor WH ...

Jan 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake Tagged Ceylon, Dalada Maligawa, Governor WH Gregory, Queen Victoria

Horton and Arunachalam: a Distinct Disparity in Significance – By KKS Perera The British takeover of Ceylon brought with it many changes Source : dailymirror The Article titled ‘Choosing between Robert Wilmot Horton and Ponnambalam Arunachalam’ regarding the change of street name from Horton Place to Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam Mawatha,’ which appeared on January 23rd, implies that both figures are equally important to Sri Lankans. The writer says, ‘…the change cannot take place without an acknowledgement of the contribution of Sir Robert Wilmot Horton to Ceylon. Both Horton and Arunachalam contributed to Ceylon’s all-round development each in his own way and as per the opportunities available in their time. Sir Robert Wilmot Horton was Governor of Ceylon between 1831 and 1837, and Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam, was a polymath, lawyer, educationist, public intellectual and political leader in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century…’ Under British rule, Ceylon, acknowledged as “the premier colony,” ...

Jan 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged "SRI-LANKANS", British, Ceylon, Evolution of Social Policy in Sri Lanka, Governor of Ceylon, Horton and Arunachalam, Ponnambalam Arunachalam, Robert Wilmot Horton, Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam

“Nil Ahase Hiru Nagila (Colorized)” Below video ( reproduced with colour) where Yamuna Priyanthi Wijegunaratne ( née De Saram), daughter of Mr Basil De Saram (Mr Sri Lanka in 1970s / Sri Lanka Athlete- represented them Ceylon in Putt Shot and Discus / tallest Actor in Ceylon/ Sri Lanka Cinema – 6’5”) and famous Actress in 70s – Thalatha Gunasekara ( née Abekoon) – mother of famous Actress Nadeeka Gunasekara ) old girl of Hillwood College , Kandy) acting on famous film “ Me Dasa Kumatada” as a child actress 50 years ago…..,,please enjoy the song and her quiet acting. THOSE WERE THE DAYS ! In 1962 ….. Mr Basil De Saram and Mrs Thalatha Gunasekara ( on extreme Right) with famous film producer Chandra Rathnum ( in the centre ) and famous actress Sandhya Kumari in 1962 Yamuna today with Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne and 30 son ...

Jan 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Basil De Saram, Ceylon, Hillwood College Kandy, Nadeeka Gunasekara, Nil Ahase Hiru Nagila, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Athlete, Sri Lanka cinema

CULTURAL VANDALISM SHOULD BE ERADICATED ! – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Sri Lanka is a country with a recorded history of over 2500 years. Few countries in the world could match that record. A nation’s history brings with it a certain accumulation of historical facts, culture, customs and manners which combine to provide contemporary society with a base that is inspirational and serves also as a platform for a unique understanding of our environment. Unfortunately, over the years there have been many elements from within our own society, who either under estimate the value of a sophisticated culture or allow mercenary instincts to dominate their thinking. There are many recorded instances of cultural vandalism in Sri Lanka, and I focus on two examples that should serve to highlight the extent of the problem, and the need to take effective action. The unfortunate ending to “Mill House” in Gintota is the first ...

Dec 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake Tagged A nation’s history, Baddegama, Ceylon, Gintota, Mill House

AVIATION CENTENARY SRI LANKA Photo credit: Mr Hiran Fernando Narration: Capt Ashi Fernando First Flight Stewardess at Air Ceylon She was Cynthia to some and Jayatri to others. Not many are aware that this beauty was the first formally hired flight stewardess of Ceylon. If so, why was she eliminated from history as the first Flight Stewardess of the national carrier Air Ceylon? The answer lies in the cliché that she was not ‘in the right place at the right time’; due to a severe bout of flu on the day of the first Air Ceylon flight. Unable to roster Jayatri for the flight, Air Ceylon managed to dress-up one of the office secretary ladies in cabin crew attire and dispatch the flight. Born in India to Francis and Beatrice Tampoe Philips, Jayatri is the younger sister of the famed lawyer and trade Unionist Bala Tampoe. Jayatri attended school in ...

Dec 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged AVIATION CENTENARY SRI LANKA, Capt Peter Fernando, Ceylon, Hiran Fernando, National Badminton Champion, war

Migration out of Ceylon & Sri Lanka – by Michael Roberts in ADELAIDE To those CEYLONESE – term used advisedly to mark time-emphasis – who migrated from the island in the period 1948 to 1970 ….and even in the next two decades … do take the trouble to respond to these questions at whatever length you consider suitable. DEAR I am now 85 years old. I left Sri Lanka with my family in 1977 and was therefore aware of the socio-political currents that prevailed from the 1950s onwards. Some of these developments and currents motivated several Western-educated personnel of middle-class status to migrate. Some of my relatives were among those who moved out to UK, Canada and Australia. That was THEN. But these personnel are presently in the Now …unless they have departed from life on earth. All the survivors will have grey hair …. or none at all. These features ...

Nov 25, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Australia, Canada, Ceylon, Michael Roberts, Migration out of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, UK

Good News From Jayam November 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Aruni Boteju’s Ceylon International Film Festival Was a Tremendous Success – Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliya, Aruni Boteju and SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte. “An unexpected journey and such a beautiful and wonderful experience. It was an great honor to receive both California State Legislature Certificate of recognition from State Assembly Greg Hart and Senator Monique Limone recognition and proclamation from Mayor Randy Rowse, City of Santa Barbara. Our humble gratitude for giving us this honor the strength and courage to be part of this wonderful community. We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.” Aruni Boteju-Chairman, Ceylon International Film Festival The final night of the second annual Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on October 28th, 2023. The historic Lobero Theater was the venue ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged ARUNI BOTEJU, Ceylon, CEYLON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Shanthi Jasentuliya, SLAASC, Suzette Herft

HALL OF FAME – BARCLAY GEORGE ‘BUDDY’ REID A PHENOMENAL SPORTSMAN AND ROLE MODEL – By Ravi Rudra Dr. Buddy Reid’s achievements in Table Tennis, for Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Australia, are remarkable to say the least. With dedication and a committed work ethic he has established several records, culminating in being recently inducted to Table Tennis Australia’s prestigious Hall of Fame. It is indeed a fitting honour for a sportsman and gentleman of Buddy’s calibre and character. Dedication, discipline, and perseverance have been constant in his approach to sports, work, and life, in general. He is a surgeon and his success in sports and a highly demanding profession are remarkable and inspiring. Former Thomian Buddy, was a Double International, sportsman for Sri Lanka. He also captained Sri Lanka at both Cricket and Table Tennis. Furthermore as a brilliant Table Tennis player he has represented both Ceylon (as a young ...

Nov 6, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged BARCLAY GEORGE, Ceylon, Dr Buddy Reid, table tennis, Table Tennis Australia

THE DUTCH GOVERNOR AND THE BURGHER ARTIST – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE GOVERNOR GIDEON LOTEN WATER COLOUR BY DE BEVERE FROM THE LOTEN COLLECTION AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM LONDON The following item appeared in a catalogue entitled Bibliotheca Neerlando Indica, issued sometime in 1883by Martinus Neyhoff a well known bookseller at the Hague. Item: 2299-Fauna of the Indian Archipelago and of the island of Ceylon – a collection of drawings in colour representing birds, mammifers, insects etc of the zindian Archipelago and Ceylon. 144 folio sheets in two part folios – f300 The collection was bought at the auction by PJ van Houten, Chairman of the Council and Committee of the Colonial Museum at Haarlem. In 1905 Van Houten published a memoir on John Gideon Loten and his Ceylonese artist, Pieter Cornelis de Bevere. Van Houten having bought the De Bevere collection in. 1883 described several water colours by the ...

Nov 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ceylon, Dutch Governor of Ceylon, Hugh Karunanayake, Indian Archipelago, THE DUTCH GOVERNOR, THE DUTCH GOVERNOR AND THE BURGHER ARTIST

Baila: A Sri Lankan Folk Music – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – November 2023 Baila was the fortuitous creation bringing together the multicultural communities that existed during the time of Portuguese Ceylon. It famously combined the influences of Afro Rhythms, Portuguese violins and guitars, Malay drums, and the Sinhalese, Tamil, and English languages. Evolving out of Kaffringha, the progenitor of Baila, this musical genre is iconic of Sri Lankan culture. Portuguese arrival in Ceilao (Ceylon) is dated to 1505 and no clear date can be identified when the musical style evolved, but it is safe to say that this means Baila is therefore at least 500 years old.This makes Baila one of the oldest continuous musical styles in Sri Lanka, predating more classical styles of music by centuries. There are several forms of Baila including Papare and Calypso Baila, Waada Baila ...

Nov 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged baila, Calypso Baila, Ceylon, Lankan music, Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera, Sri Lankan culture, Waada baila, Waada Baila artists, Waada Baila singers