Sachini Manohari

                                    Corona Virus (COVID - 19)      COVID - 19  will forever be known as the virus that shutdown the world. It has changed our lives in many ways that we never thought possible.😖 It is spread ratio is very fast.  It is a micro virus that has  never been seen before. This virus is commonly called as  covid-19.   It is a contagious disease. The world health organization (WHO) has declared the virus on epidemic.   We can protect our selves by wearing a mask, washing hands and keeping social distance. 😷😷 To date, more than a million people worldwide have from these covid-19 infection. No permanent drug or vaccine has yet been developed to eradicate the disease.      The field of children's education has completely collapsed. It is going to be difficult to ...

Major Dance Traditions of Sri Lanka                                 The art of dance in Sri Lanka is a thing of the past.  This can be divided into three main parts.  They are ,  * Kandyan dance tradition  * Low country dance tradition  * Sabaragamuwa dance tradition 01_ Kandyan dance tradition . The main instrument used in Kandyan dance is the knot drum. This is also known as the Kandyan drum. Kohomba kankariya can be seen in the Kandyan dance tradition. There are 18 vannams in this dance tradition. Kandyan dance uses a beautiful costume. This is called a mask set. Women cannot wear a compiete mask. It can only be worn by men. 02_ Low country dance tradition. The drum is a traditional low country dance instrument used in the coastal variants of Sri Lanka.  It is also known as the Devol Drum and the Low Country Drum.  In the low country dance tradition, vann...

  1. Ancient City of Sigiriya. Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress constructed in the 5th century by King Kasyapa. The entrance of the palace is built in the form of an enormous lion, which gives the site its name – Lion’s Rock. Highlights: colorful frescoes decorate the rock, a mirror wall engraved with verses as old as the 8th century and some of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world.   2. Sacred City of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is where ancient civilization began in Sri Lanka and is the hub for Buddhism. Several well preserved ruins of monasteries, monuments and other ancient places are explored by tourists. Highlights: 2000 year old holy Bo Tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and also, Anuradhapura has discovered most number of Buddha’s relics according to historical records.    3. Sacred City of Kandy.  Also known as Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Kandy is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is visited by Buddhists wo...