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By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Learning one’s mother language is not just important—it’s essential. From the moment we are born, language plays a central role in shaping our identities, facilitating communication, and connecting us with our culture, heritage, and community. Here are 800 words elaborating on why learning your mother language is crucial and a necessity: The post The Importance of Learning Your Mother Language appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy “When he (Vijaya) said, ‘These men are hungry,’ she (Kuweni) showed them rice and other (food) and goods of every kind that had been in the ships of those traders whom she had devoured. (Vijaya’s) men prepared the rice and the condiments, and when they had first set them before the The post Untold secrets of our food – Part I appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy After the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka during the 3rd century BCE, educational institutions were also established on the island. These were ‘colleges’ and ‘universities’ that were centred around Buddhist monasteries. Buddhist monks ran these colleges and universities and some of them were open for lay students as well as The post Anuradhapura: The City of Anuradha (Part X) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

A historic milestone in the Indo-Sri Lanka cultural and religious bond was marked Sunday (21) with the official launch of the ‘Sri Ramayan Trails’ project at Taj Samudra, Colombo. This initiative aims to bolster the country’s tourism industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative tourism methodologies. Under the auspices of His Holiness Swami Govind Dev […]

When seeking to inspire creativity and foster team bonding, consider these 10 budget-friendly international destinations for corporate offsites. Corporate offsites are a vital aspect of team building, strategising and rejuvenation for organisations worldwide and choosing the right destination for such events plays a crucial role in ensuring their success. Escape the confines of conventional conference rooms and embrace […]

Tourist arrivals to the island nation continue to pickup from levels witnessed since the pandemic and the economic crisis. However, a slight drop in momentum is seen for the month of April. Provisional data showed that Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 107,124 international travellers in the first three weeks of April. When compared with […]

Perched majestically on the southern Sri Lanka stands the iconic Barberyn Lighthouse, a symbol of maritime heritage. Also known as the Beruwala Lighthouse, it has stood tall for over a century, guiding ships safely through the Indian Ocean’s treacherous waters. Constructed in 1889 during British colonial rule, the Barberyn Lighthouse was built to replace an […]

Get ready to fall in love with rotis. A ‘roti’ is a type of Sri Lankan flatbread that comes in many different varieties and can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner – and even dessert! Pol rotis have a similar taste to naan bread but with a hint of coconut. Served warm, they are made with wheat […]

Air Seychelles (HM) has announced a new codeshare partnership with SriLankan Airlines (UL) to offer customers flying between Seychelles and Sri Lanka access to more destinations. The announcement comes nearly a year after Air Seychelles launched flights to the South Asian country. Access to over 20 new destinations Starting April 20, 2024, passengers traveling between Mahé, the […]

ITC Ratnadipa, the latest super luxury hotel in Colombo, will be opened on April 25th. The 350-key property, named ITC Ratnadipa, and a luxury residential development called Sapphire Residencies sit on a 5.86-acre land, offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044228236357/posts/pfbid02NkihJqAks1CZFP82NFFMSzCoiT6sJuYx4SaFuHuuMmvsxJnUrff1rfGWZRuDTNn2l/?mibextid=RtaFA8