The Sunday Times Front Section

2nd January 2000

Past Times

Past Times

As the Year 2000 begins, The Sunday Times too has been bitten by the Y2K bug and our special souvenir "PAST TIMES" seeks to record a new glimpses of an exciting, if tumultuous century gone by. We would like to steer clear of the controversy of whether the new millennium begins on January 1, 2000 or January 1, 2001. Or whether Sri Lanka, though predominantly a Buddhist country which records the year 2533, should be celebrating the third millennium only now? However, this country like all others, follows the Gregorian calendar and hence, a new century is inevitable, a source of excitement. Our souvenir issue, we hope, will take you back on a nostalgic journey, through the first person accounts and comeos of the past.

Contents Sri Lanka at the crossroads Trinitians go to war Patriot not traitor Blood-soaked chair, a warning Conquering the skies When life was simple One of the "greatest Ceylonese They sought the vote Lessons from Jennings A 'moment' in history We must unite Through all the changing scenes of life Akki talks about Thaththa
	A man with a vision Her humane touch The Burgher exodus A man of courage Unless we act fast Peradeniya: Perfection of a dream The reverse brain drain This colonial hangover Days of terror Postcards Transition of the law Voetlights: Not only for wining and dining Played marbles with Colvin From 3 to 19 Ceylon by any other name Where civic life was shaped Glory Days	*Cover photos: Gemunu Amerasinghe*

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