Meditating on the Easter Sunday Bombing tragedy
Trigger warning: This is an emotional piece about the recent attacks in Sri Lanka. It contains graphic content regarding war and violence. A vigil will be held for the victims of the attacks at NYUAD on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Central…
අලුත් අවුරුද්ද, Avurudu, New Year
The call of the Koha, a type of cuckoo bird, only occurs around a certain time of the year, typically April. As this call floods Sri Lanka, the whole country starts to burst with energy because the bird calls signal that one of the most…
Sri Lanka Must Eats
Sunny beaches, tropical sunsets, historical temples, beautiful scenery, cute elephants and stilt fishermen. These are some of the sights you might encounter on your trip to Sri Lanka during one of your breaks. One other thing you’ll never forget about Sri Lanka is its cuisine….
Meeting The Residents Of Sri Lanka’s 16th Century Galle Fort
The stone-lined clock tower struck noon, looming over the walls of Sri Lanka’s old Galle Fort. Initially constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century, then fortified and utilized by the Dutch and British later, the Fort stood as one of few forts in the…