THE OVERSEAS SCHOOL OF COLOMBO: 64 AND GOING STRONG
The Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s oldest internationally accredited educational institution, celebrated its 64th anniversary on the 23rd of September. “Never erase your past. It shapes who you are today and will help you to be the person...
VAP POYA MARKS THE COMPLETION OF THE VAS OR THE RAINY SEASON SOJOURN.
The Vap Pōya is significant because it is associated with Bhikkhūs’ Completion of Vas or the Rainy season retreat and several other momentous events in Buddhism. On Vap full moon Po¯ya day (in October), several significant occasions are celebrated, including...
THE BREATHTAKING FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Deepavali, the ‘Festival of Lights’ illuminates households and surroundings by bringing the joy of the festive mode. It is a time to share the joyous spirit with families while recalling the true essence of the festival. The traditional celebration...
MAGNIFICENT AND MARVELOUS MASKS OF THE ISLAND
Sri Lanka is home to many indigenous arts and crafts, and the traditional face masks are no exception. Fusing creativity, culture, and tradition, Sri Lankan masks play an important role in the mask heritage. It is also popular in the...
“NIHONBASHI BURGERS”
“NIHONBASHI BURGERS” PRESENT A JAPANESE RANGE OF HAMBURGERS TO COLOMBO Sri Lankan-Japanese Chefrestaurateur Dharshan Munidasa introduces “Nihonbashi Burgers” to Colombo. These artisanal burgers are an homage to the Japanese ‘Wafu’ Burger; and the starting lineup consists of three varieties of...
