Beeralu Lace Refined into an art at the royal courts of Portugal and developed into an industry in the annals of Dutch Galle, the delicate art of beeralu or …

Sri Lanka was formerly a British colony known as Ceylon, a name it kept for nearly a quarter-century after independence. It was during the British era that t…

Colombo National Museum The  Colombo  Museum, as it was initially called, was established on 1 January 1877. Its founder was  Sir William…

Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!   The World Migratory Bird Day 2026 theme is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”. This theme emph…

Panthera pardus kotiya Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. Since 2020, the …

Sri Lankan Traditional Dances : Chapter 03   Sabaragamu Dances (Sabaragamuwa Natum) The dances are usually performed in Ratnapura, relating to the worshipping …

Sri Lankan Handlooms Sri Lanka has a historical connection to handlooms and the loom had been portrayed generously in l…

Walk for Peace Journey in Sri Lanka 2026 - Itinerary Overview We are filled with joy to share the itinerary for our Walk for Peace journey in Sri Lanka, tak…

Sri Lanka’s gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Deepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflecti…