Beyond the Tourists’ Eye - Maldivian Art Exhibition in Colombo

Beyond the Tourists’ Eye - Issues of Identity in Maldivian Art was ceremonially inaugurated by Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane, Minister of Cultural Affairs on June 26th 2007, the exhibition will remain open until June 29 th 2007.

The viewing hours are from 10am to 4pm. The participating artists are Ablow Arif, Afzal Shafiu Hassan, Mohamed Azzam, Nina Mohamed Manik, Mariyam Naeema Omar and Fathmath Zuhura. There are 28 paintings and installations displayed: [Read & See More]

The Bridgeteen Walk 2007: “Walk A Mile, Build A Smile”

St. Bridget’s Convent - Gently and Firmly - is the motto of the school.

It was started on February 1st 1902.The school has celebrated it’s centenary on February 1 st 2002. It started with 14 students 105 years ago, and now schooling more than 1,000 students.

St. Bridget’s Convent has produced many leaders and torchbearers in government, business, the professions, sports and the arts, serving in several communities in Sri Lanka and around the globe; world’s first Woman Prime Minister Late Mrs. Srimavo Bandaranaike and former President of Sri Lanka Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, to name a few. [Read & See More]

Garland Maker - Bambalapitty

There are many garland makers along the Galle Road in Bambalapitty near the Hindu temples: More Pictures

Candle Light Vigil to commemorate the Global AIDS Week of Action

Positive Hopes Alliance and Three Wheel Drivers’ Collective against the spread of HIV and AIDS, two recently formed organizations supported by Action Aid to combat stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV and AIDS in Sri Lanka, celebrated the candlelight ceremony to commemorate the Global Aids Week of Action on June 01 st 2007 at the welfare community centre at Anderson Flats, Colombo 05. Several activists participated at the vigil held at dusk: Read & see more

Batticaloa, Thaandavanveli Kannaki Temple

Kannaki Amman festival was celebrated in Batticaloa from May 25th to June 01st 2007. Amman devotees flocked to the Kannakai Amman temple to worship and get her blessings: More Pictures

In Season: Lobsters, Jumbo Prawns & Crabs

Anura Nandana Silva (42) has been a fish monger for more than 20 years: More Pictures

Aftermath of Colombo wet weather

Two days of thunder showers forced several thousands to seek refuge in schools and temples.121,375 people are homeless,15 died,14 injured, 280 houses are completely destroyed,1,266 houses are slightly damaged according to the National Disaster Management Centre in Colombo: More Pictures

In Pictures: Vesak in and around Colombo

Vesak marks birth, enlightenment , death and attaining nirvana of Lord Buddha 2501 years ago: More Pictures

Festival of Gold

"Akshaya Tritiya", the third day of the new moon, It is considered one of the most sacred days of the year. The word `Akshaya' means that which never diminishes: More Pictures

Celebrating ‘Sarvasiththu Varusha’–New Year

A female devotee places Kumkumam on another female's forehead and wished her good luck: More Pictures