Today, health care systems are often mistakenly viewed as a modern invention of Western civilizations. But the study of Sri Lanka’s past shows that this is not so, and that Ayurvedic medicine was central and widely practiced under the patronage of Sri Lankan kings. In fact, the layouts of five ancient hospital complexes in Sri…
Rediscover Sigiriya with Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi, with first-time drone footage of Sigiriya and illustrations of the premises in their prime!
As everyone knows, Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in Sri Lanka, beginning on the 13th of April and ending on the 14th of the month. It is also known as the sun festival that is celebrated by the Sinhalese and Tamil communities. Nevertheless, there is another big celebration that…
Renaissance Sri Lanka organizes an exceptional cultural event with Chitral Somapala, the famous rock star.
Rukada is what a puppet is called in Sri Lanka. It literally means « figure » or « doll that is made of wood ». It started with the south – eastern artists in the country, who made masks. When they started to make dolls for entertainments, they were soon joined by musicians and actors and began to perform…
The Sinhala community of Sri Lanka is characterised by unique magic practices involving a realm of spirits. The God of Gods (or Devati Deva) is Lord Buddha, followed by the Gods (or Devi Davatas) and then other supernatural entities, like Yakkas, Rakshas, Nagas, and powerful spirits, such as Pretayas, Bahiravayas, Bhutayas, Holmanas and Avatharas.
It has been called by many names, but Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is how we call it. Sri Lanka is 2.1 times bigger than Belgium, but 118 times smaller than Australia. An island that harbours most of Earth’s wildlife and has preserved the footprint of the world’s first man, Adam according to the…
Sri Lanka has left its mark on the history of South Asia. Located at the crossroads of maritime routes of the Indian Ocean, « the resplendent island » has forged its destiny through its exchanges with the outside world. Cradle of flourishing civilizations since the arrival of man on the island, Sri Lanka is inseparable from the…
