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    • Vesak: a thrice blessed anniversary

      White-clad people of all ages observing sil; temples full of pious devotees; trees laden with flowers...

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    • සංචාරයක සංහිඳියාව - යාල්පානම්

      ලංකා සිතියමේ ඈතම කෙළවෙර් සිතුවම් වී ඇති යාල්පානම, හිතවත්කමින් පොහොසත් මිනිසුන්ගේ පුරවරය...

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    • The Ancient Artery of the Sri Lankan Spice Trade: The Hamilton Canal

      It was time for some serious research into the Hamilton Canal and how it fit into Sri Lanka's long and foreign dominated reign as the "Spice Island"! I also decided that a "voyage of exploration" was in order.

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    • A Sublime Veneration

      Nestled on the banks of the Menik River, the pooja nagaraya, or, sacred city as it is also aptly named, is a site of pilgrimage and worship throughout the year.

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    • Furry Ferocity!

      From a distance all you see is a ball of black fur that sluggishly moves amidst the shrubs, investigating a nearby bush with a light coloured snout that sniffs for insects; or you may see the same furry thing sitting clumsily on a tree, like a dark...

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    • The views from Riverstone

      There is no proper trail up Riverstone Gap (a mountain also known as Riverstone Durgaya and Bata Dandu Kanda) - just a private access road that leads to the two telecommunication towers that crown each of the peaks.

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    • The Rock of Lions

      One of Sri Lanka's best known sites, the Rock Palace of Sigiriya has a timeless allure that continues to draw visitors each day.

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    • The Percussive Force

      Percussion has always played an integral role in Sri Lankan society. In Buddhist temples, drums herald different rites with varying rhythms recognisable to the laity. They are also performed in particular instances, such as when the eyes in Buddha images are reverentially placed. 

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    • Amman: A Modern Arab City

      Most cities in the Islamic world can be divided into two camps: the great cultural hubs...

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