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Devinda Isuru

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2026-09-10 15:59:50

10 Village Foods Every Sri Lankan Should Try at Least Once
Some of Sri Lanka’s best food doesn't come with a restaurant menu, a fancy presentation or an expensive price tag. It comes from a clay pot in a village kitchen, a banana leaf wrapped around something freshly steamed, a wood-fired hearth, or a small roadside shop where the recipe has been passed down through generations. Sri Lankan village food is more than something to eat. It reflects...

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Devinda Isuru

added blog Crafts

2026-09-09 14:29:42

5 Forgotten Sri Lankan Crafts That Deserve a Comeback Before They Disappear
Sri Lanka is famous for tea, beaches, temples and ancient ruins. But some of the island’s most remarkable treasures are much smaller—and they can disappear quietly. They are found in the hands of craftspeople. A woven mat made from natural fibre. A lace pattern created thread by thread. A wooden mask carved with a face that seems to carry an entire legend. A piece of lacquerware...

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Devinda Isuru

added blog Dance

2026-09-07 14:54:32

The Ancient Dances Sri Lanka Still Performs: Rituals That Refuse to Disappear
Imagine standing in a Sri Lankan village at night. The lights are low. A drum begins to beat. Then another. Dancers enter wearing elaborate costumes and masks. The rhythm becomes faster, movements become more dramatic, and suddenly what looked like a performance begins to feel like something much older. This isn't simply entertainment. Across Sri Lanka, traditional dance remains connected...

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Devinda Isuru

added blog Crafts

2026-09-07 03:37:35

The Hidden World of Dumbara Weaving: How Sri Lankan Hands Turn Simple Fibre Into Living Art
What if a piece of woven fabric could tell you where it came from, who made it, and how generations of Sri Lankan craftsmanship survived into the modern world? That is the story behind Dumbara weaving. Known in Sinhala as Dumbara Rata, this traditional craft is associated particularly with the Dumbara region around Kandy and Matale. What may look like a simple woven mat or wall hanging is...

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Devinda Isuru

added blog Places

2026-09-07 03:34:35

Beyond the Famous Viewpoints: 7 Hidden Forest Trails Around Knuckles That Feel Like Another World
There is a version of Knuckles that most visitors never see. Not the famous photographs. Not the roadside viewpoints. Not the crowded stops where everyone takes the same picture. The real Knuckles begins when the road disappears and the forest takes over. Hidden among mist-covered mountains, streams, grasslands and cloud forests are trails leading to caves, waterfalls, remote viewpoints and...

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Devinda Isuru

added blog Crafts

2026-09-06 16:09:02

From Palm Leaves to Masterpieces: How Rural Sri Lankan Artisans Turn Simple Materials Into Art
What if some of the most beautiful things in Sri Lanka aren't made in expensive studios—but in small village workshops using materials that most people would overlook? A strip of palm leaf. A piece of clay. A block of wood. A handful of natural fibre. In the hands of a skilled artisan, these ordinary materials can become baskets, masks, sculptures, jewellery, household objects and...

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