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Five star adventures without the price tag
Young volunteer Jamie Snedden recounts some unforgettable moments as he and his friends set out to discover Pigeon Island Working for twelve months as a volunteer English teacher in Sri Lanka has given me brilliant opportunities for travelling, and exploring this beautiful country. Crucially, however, as a volunteer I am without a salary and so I [...]
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Kyudo, Aikido and Iaido: It’s Japanese martial arts
The ancient Japanese martial arts are not often seen in their pure form in Sri Lanka and it was a group of keen observers who gathered at the Sasakawa Centre in Kollupitiya last month when theKyudoLanka dojo staged a demonstration of Kyudo (Japanese archery), Aikido and Iaido (swordsmanship). Kyudo is widely regarded as one of [...]
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Follow the great smells and you’ll find Kottuville
By Smriti Daniel You wouldn’t normally go looking for your next meal in a parking lot, but the great smells drifting out of the truck stopped in the Nawam Mawatha lot are tempting. The vehicle in fact hosts a mobile, fully equipped kottu kitchen and they’re doing brisk business. On the menu is your traditional [...]
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Recycled chic
Three young designers showcase their versatility in ethical wear By Duvindi Illankoon Lonali Rodrigo is happiest when snipping away at industry castoffs. She plays with different textures-men’s trousers transformed into exquisite pants, cast off buttons made into statement pieces, label waste patch-worked into a garment, pyjamas transformed into a fashion statement that would next be [...]
