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  S ri Lankan culture is one of the few countries with a very large and rich cultural diversity. The culture is very unique and thus reflects the Sri Lankan identity. Sri Lankan culture includes more than 2000 years old customs, rituals and people's way of life. The culture of Sri Lanka can be divided into main parts.   Colorful festivals in Sri Lanka These festivals are one of the major tourist attractions. Religion plays an important role in shaping Sri Lankan culture and traditions. In Sri Lankan culture, religions are divided into Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, etc., and cultural festivals specific to each religion are celebrated.  Some of them are Sinhala Tamil New Year festival , Thai Pongal Festival, Vesak Festival, Poson Festival, Christmas Festival. Sri Lankan art Upland, lowland, Sabaragamuwa dances, traditional dances as well as village dances show the beauty of the culture. The art of music unique to Sri Lankan culture, the art of painting from ancient time...

                           My university is the University of Visual and Performing Arts. It is located near Nelum Pokuna, Colombo. It is the best university for my field of dance. I worked very hard to choose this university for my high school. Finally I got into this university. I love this so much. Now I am studying dance. It is the only university in Sri Lanka that offers only special degree programs in visual and performing arts. I think that my university will help me a lot for a better future.  I respect my university.

  Water is one of the most essential natural resources on earth.  Every living thing including humans, animals and plants needs water for survival.  Life would be impossible without water.  Although there is a large amount of water on Earth, only a small portion is available for drinking and daily use.  Water usage Water is used in many ways in our daily life.  People need water for drinking, cooking, eating and cleaning.  Farmers depend on water to grow crops and industries need it to produce goods.  Water also plays a major role in generating electricity through hydroelectric power plants.  Besides humans, plants and animals also depend on water to grow and survive. Water and Environment Water helps to maintain the balance of nature.  Oceans, rivers and lakes support a variety of plant and animal life.  Water  pollution Water scarcity is becoming a major global issue.  Many areas are facing shortage of clean drinking wat...

NEW YEAR CELEBRATION   New Year 🎆 is a time for us to say goodbye 👋🏻 to the old years and start a new beginning🔄. New Year is a symbol of new hope and happiness. All the Sinhala and Tamil people celebrate this festival. It teaches us to forget the past and move forward. People wish each other with joy and smile. When the clock strikes midnight 🕛, all the people cheer 🍻🥂, fireworks light up the sky 🎆, hug each other🫂 and celebrate the beginning of a new beginning. The New Year festival is usually celebrated on April 13 or 14 📆. The festival is marked by two official public holidays. All the people of Sri Lanka Lighting oil lamps 🪔 , Good luck cooking , Sweet making 😋🥨, Ritual head oil bath🛀, Visiting to relations homes 🏡. All Sinhalese people make special sweets.They are kokis, cakes, cakes, alua, panivellu, desserts etc. Not only that there are many new year programmes arranging in many places.that is very enjoyable programme. Because it has many games to play eve...

 Local dance is a very important part of Sri Lankan culture.  From time immemorial, dance has been used not only for entertainment, but also as a form of ritual, devotion, and emotional expression.  Even today, traditional dance is considered a high symbol of Sri Lankan culture. There are three main traditional dance traditions in Sri Lanka.  Upcountry dance tradition   Lowland dance tradition   Sabaragamu dance tradition   Each tradition has its own movements, costumes, drums and cultural background.   Upland dance  Upland dance is popular in Udunuwara, Yatinuvara, Hewahata, Satkorale, Satarakorale etc. Although it originated in Udara, today Udara dance is practiced all over the country. The main drum is the gatabera Main Outfit - wess costume  main Shantikarmaya - Kohomba Kankaria Low country dances  Lowcountry dances originated in the southern part of the country.  Popular in areas like Kalutara, Galle, Matara...

My school name is St.Joshep's Girls' College Gampola. It has many buildings and 3 large playgrounds. These playgrounds are used for playing football, volleyball and netball. There is also an extensive computer lab for students. Not only that, there are 2 libraries with lots of books, students can read any book during their library time. We have many kind, intelligent and friendly teachers who help us learn. Every morning all the students gather for the morning assembly and sing the national anthem and the school anthem. I had many friends at school. Our school has not only sports and core subjects but also aesthetic subjects. I dropped out of school after high school and with the help of these school teachers I passed the exam and got into university. My teachers really helped me to pass all these exams. I love my school forever.......🫶🏻🥹

☕ Coffee plantation Scientific name: ▪ Coffea arabica ▪ Coffea robusta (Coffea canephora) 📜 The beginning of coffee cultivation in Sri Lanka The history of Ceylon Coffee is longer than that of Ceylon Tea, which is a popular name around the world today. 📅 Coffee was introduced to Sri Lanka by the Arabs in 1503. ⚠️ In 1870, coffee cultivation was destroyed due to the spread of Coffee Rust disease. 🦠 Coffee Rust (Hemileia vastatrix) has spread for the first time in Sri Lanka. 💡 British botanist Harry Marshall Ward  found  that the disease is spread by wind. To avoid this, he advised to grow different types of coffee. 👉 Later most of the farmers shifted to rubber and tea plantations. 🌿With the destruction of coffee cultivation, farmers shifted to tea cultivation. 📈 Later, coffee cultivation was becoming popular again. 🌳 As the scientists say, The coffee plant can have a lifespan of up to 100 years. 🌤️Also fertile soil, moderate temperature, frequent rains and partial sha...

  History of tea 🌱☕️ The story of tea in Sri Lanka began two hundred years ago. British rule was largely enforced and in 1824 the first tea plant was brought to Ceylon. It came from China and was planted in the Royal Botanic Gardens , Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. The cultivation and production of tea in Sri Lanka started during the British era. The story of Ceylon Tea begins with coffee . This means that coffee cultivation existed in this country before tea cultivation started. Around 1870, the coffee plantations were destroyed by a fungal disease. Later all the coffee growers shifted to tea production and cultivation.  In 1824, the British brought a tea plant from China to Ceylon and later tea cultivation spread throughout the island. James Taylor , a Scottish planter known as the " Father of Sri Lankan Tea ", established the first commercial tea plantation in 1867 on 19 acres of Lulkondera Estate in Kandy. First factory and export: In 1872, Taylor began operati...

My favorite holiday destination is Kandy. Kandy is full of fragrance and color with many places. This city has a valuable history. Actually im pleasure to say that I also live in Kandy District. When I reach the heart of the city, I am greeted by the beautiful Kandy Lake. I think Kandy is the best travel destination in Sri Lanka. Kandy located in central province. Many people come to visit in Kandy. I also love the natural beauty of this city. As well as its cold and pleasant climate. Kandy is considered the cultural capital of Sri Lanka due to its architectural heritage. Kandy is home to the Dalada Palace (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most important places in the Buddhist world. It has also declared the city of Kandy as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Kandy city is a heritage of a very attractive environment. There are several places that bring beauty in the city of Kandy. They are.... Temple of the Tooth   Bahirawakanda temple Queens hotel Botanical garden  Sara...