Forgotten
Heritage The
exploits of Dutugemunu Apart from Ruhunu
Rata, the other place of Prince Dutugemunu’s
exploits are the sprawling lands and mountain
scapes around Kotmale where he took refuge and
prepared for his war against Elara of
Anuradhapura (2nd century B.C.,) and also
manufactured agricultural implements and
armaments like spears, swords. (full text)
Beauty
therapist dies A leading beauty
therapist and cosmetologist of Sri Lanka Mrs.
Heather Palandy passed away after a brief illness
on Sunday the 26th of July in Colombo at the age
of 77 years.
She began
her career in Colombo in the 1950s and capably
led the profession in this country for four
decades serving a large clientele both in Sri
Lanka and overseas with her unsurpassed skills in
treating skin disorders and confidence in
achieving transformation for those who needed it.
(full
text)
High
Fashion Glamour
all the way For the first time
ever a reception was held to celebrate the
National Day of Singapore. The Singapore High
Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Kah Hoe hosted the
party at the World Trade Centre, East Tower,
Level 36 ably supported by the Consul General for
Singapore in Sri Lanka, Deshamanya Lalith
Kotelawela and hid charming wife Siccille. (full text)
Maintaining
Sinhala in Melbourne
One of Melbourne's best Sinhala announcers of not
the best, a lyricist and a singer Mrs.
Liyanaratchi works every weekend with Sinhala
boys and girls helping them to improve their
knowledge of the Sinhala language.
A highly qualified Sinhala teacher Mrs.
Liyanaratchi has done a laudable service by
coaching these students free of charge at her
home as well, after classes so that the Sinhala
Language has become an attractive subject to many
children of Sri Lankan expatriate parents in
Melbourne. (full
text)
Styles The
sexy sarong It's just a piece
of cloth. But once it wraps you in its fold, you
enter the world of magic and mystery. Playful,
seductive, carefree and quite bewitching that's
the sarong for you. And this breezy bit of fabric
has become the latest fashion statement this
season. Sleek and comfortable the sarong is the
craze in Sri Lanka.
The
sarong is not restricted to men only. Gentlemen,
we believe in equal rights in 'wraps'. The
ubiquitous lungi is like national dress of the
Malay. In Kerala the verti is the wrapped version
of formal wear. (full text)
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