By Ama H. Vanniarachchy The city of Anuradhapura, with its kingdom and civilisation, stood as a marvel of the ancient world during its peak. Even after the city fell into disrepair and was largely forgotten, its legacy continued to inspire awe. Among the most notable features of this ancient metropolis are its monumental art and The post A Nation that Mastered the Art of Water (Part 39) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Veganism is often perceived as a modern trend, with global campaigns promoting plant-based diets flooding the marketplace. In Sri Lanka, this trend has arrived with a commercial spin, with restaurants and brands marketing vegan options at premium prices. Yet, when we delve into the cultural fabric of Sri Lanka, we find The post A commercial scam or a traditional way of life? appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy The Sri Lankan school system is rooted in tradition and high academic expectations, with homework considered a fundamental part of student life. Yet, this practice has come under scrutiny as more research and comparisons with successful global education models reveal its limitations. In Sri Lanka, homework contributes significantly to academic stress, The post Homework overload: A strain on Sri Lankan school children’s development appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Although Sri Lanka has a long history of male monarchs, and the pages of its historical chronicles and inscriptions are filled with praises of their valorous acts, less is narrated about the valorous queens who graced the paths of Sri Lanka’s history. Queens and brave Bhikkhunis of Sri Lanka are also The post Queen Anula The Cursed Flame of Anuradhapura appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy We have learned from childhood that the world’s great civilisations and cities were brought down by wars, civil crises, droughts, famines, floods, and climate change. But what is often overlooked is that deadly diseases played a major role in the collapse of these great cities and civilisations. Microorganisms such as bacteria The post Ancient diseases that shook the world appeared first on Ceylon Today.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.7 million arrivals so far for 2024 with over 100,000 visitors welcomed during the first 17 days of November 2024, signalling a strong momentum as the year-end holiday season approaches. From 1-17 November 2024, the country received 103,315 tourists, pushing the year-to-date (YTD) figure to […]

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara promoted Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse travel offerings at Travel EXPO 2024, which took place from 14 to 17 November at the ATO Congresium in Ankara. The Travel EXPO, one of Türkiye’s premier tourism events, featured participants from 30 countries, 14 cities, with […]

Enhancing convenience for Sri Lankan customers travelling to Hong Kong and beyond, Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific has announced a new winter schedule for 2024-2025. The airline will be operating four return flights per week — up from the current three — between Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and Hong Kong from 2 January 2025 to […]

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm hosted an event promoting Sri Lanka as a premier tourism destination, with a special emphasis on the wonders of Sigiriya and Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing wellness tourism sector.  The program was held in collaboration with the Swedish Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Siddhalepha Wellness […]

Sri Lanka is expected to rank among the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025, with tourism spending forecasted to increase by 40 percent, according to the 2024 WTM Global Travel Report, published in partnership with Tourism Economics. The report positions Sri Lanka as Asia’s leading destination for tourism spending growth next year, followed by Laos, […]

Taru Villas, Sri Lanka premier luxury hospitality brand, is proud to announce that three of its properties: Taru Villas Maia – Habarana, Taru Villas The Long House – Bentota, and the newest addition, Taru Villas Villu – Wilpattu, have joined the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of The World (SLH). This recognition affirms Taru Villas commitment […]

Taru Villas, Sri Lanka premier luxury hospitality brand, is proud to announce that three of its properties: Taru Villas Maia – Habarana, Taru Villas The Long House – Bentota, and the newest addition, Taru Villas Villu – Wilpattu, have joined the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of The World (SLH). This recognition affirms Taru Villas commitment […]