Sri Lanka is set to reach three million tourists by 2025, as the island bounces back from its economic crisis, aiming to boost revenue and showcase its vibrant ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

I am writing this brief essay in connection with the felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, one of the foremost ...

such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. I’d always recommend packing a lightweight scarf so you can cover up easily when needed. In order to plan what to pack for a trip to Sri Lanka, ...

The Sacred relic was brought to Sri Lanka by Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha from the city of Kalinga in ancient India, during the reign of King Keerthi Sri Meghavarna (Kithsirimevan 301 -328).

Today we celebrate the 77th Independence Day.  Independence for the Dominion of Ceylon came on 1948. Since then, Sri ...

Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on ...

The US Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, launched a new conservation project to protect the ancient Thuparama Image House, a key site within the ...

This February, art enthusiasts and culture lovers will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the elegance of ...

brought Gautama Buddha's tooth to Sri Lanka in the fourth century. Since then, kings have guarded it as a symbol of sovereignty, and the golden temple that houses it was built to honor the relic.

He said that Pakistan-Sri Lanka relationship is rooted in shared cultural ties as Pakistan hosts ancient relics and architecture central to Buddhist heritage in the Taxila. Augustine Christy Ruban, ...