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In the March 9th edition of the Independent, in an article on “Wildlife Holidays: Look, it's a Brachytron pratense! (That's the hairy dragonfly, stupid)”,Mark Rowe goes on to say “There's more to wildlife watching than safaris”.Rowe writes on Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Rainforest and of sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, jackals, mongoose and the Malabar pied horn bill also of the painted stork.
Peter and Lyn Gayler from Britain, on their 25th visit to Sri Lanka and the 22nd to Tropical Villas at Beruwela, celebrated their 1000th night in Sri Lanka on 1st February at a special felicitation to mark the event, at Tropical Villas.Lyn Gayler in a jubilant mood said “It was really a nice feeling to go down memory lane. Some years we have been visiting Sri Lanka three times a year for at least two weeks per visit and we insist on getting the same room at this cosy resort” Having first visited Sri Lanka in 1995 the Gaylers are enamoured by Sri Lanka and Beruwela in particular.
Over the years pilgrims have visited Sri Lanka to explore the many sites of religious significance to Buddhists and in the recent past visitors are combining a site seeing tour with religious acts of worship, meditation, and giving of alms to monks.Pilgrim visitors from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore toured places of worship in Colombo, Anuradhapura and Matara. While a delegation from the Buddhist Association of China led by most venerable Xue Cheng, the President, made a special visit to Sri Lanka to participate in the launch of the first Buddhist Television Channel at Sri Sambodhi Viharaya in Colombo.A delegation led by the Chief Abbot of Kaburaiji Temple in Kobe, Japan Ven. Koryu Nakamura is scheduled to visit in August this year.
Eco tourism advocate and nature photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, on a trail of butterflies and dragonflies, at Horton Plains National Park; was amazed to witness a hardly ever seen Mountain Mouse-deer being pursued by a Brown mongoose, to discover that he had chanced upon a species endemic to Sri Lanka.After observation at the Pattipola Gate Pond for a whole day; the pregnant female mouse-deer measuring 56 cm in length, was taken to safe custody by the park wardens and released after examination and confirmation by scientists Dr Tharaka Prasad and Dr Prithiviraj Fernando (www.ccrsl.org). This raises the number of endemic mammals found in Sri Lanka to 18 species.
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which falls on the 13th of April this year, will be a day of celebration for the two major communities in Sri Lanka. Both, Sinhalese and Tamil Communities will engage in festivities connected with the lunar year; showcasing to the world a commonality in culture, of the two major ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.Most significant in the Lunar New Year Celebrations are the reunion of families at the villages and towns, indulgence in cultural pursuits, traditional games and festivities.
Sri Lanka Tourism and Ashok Kainth will journey through Sri Lanka visiting the Ramayana related sites from 19th to 23rd February.Travelling through the country following the trail of Ramayana; Ashok Kainth will guide you along as you discover and experience Sri Lanka and its historical connections as they unfold the mysticism of the Ramayana.
Through a gourmet adventure www.bojoon.com, seeks to introduce some delightful locations in Sri Lanka to the international traveller. Visiting the site will be an experience for those who seek to discover Sri Lankan food. Also to get to know of places and providers who offer the experience of the rich diversity of Sri Lanka: a land like no other.The mission of bojoon.com is “to present gourmet adventures to those who appreciate good food. These gourmet adventures are a whole new experience to this wonderful island and its great cuisine. With the culinary tours of cooking and sampling mouth-watering dishes, bojoon.com also ensures that the adventurer taps into local knowledge. It is the dedicated intent of bojoon.com to ensure that guests leave not only with the know-how of recreating wonderful Sri Lankan dishes, but also with a deep appreciation of every aspect of Sri Lanka.”
In the March 9th edition of the Independent, in an article on “Wildlife Holidays: Look, it's a Brachytron pratense! (That's the hairy dragonfly, stupid)”,Mark Rowe goes on to say “There's more to wildlife watching than safaris”.
Peter and Lyn Gayler from Britain, on their 25th visit to Sri Lanka and the 22nd to Tropical Villas at Beruwela, celebrated their 1000th night in Sri Lanka on 1st February at a special felicitation to mark the event, at Tropical Villas.
Over the years pilgrims have visited Sri Lanka to explore the many sites of religious significance to Buddhists and in the recent past visitors are combining a site seeing tour with religious acts of worship, meditation, and giving of alms to monks.
Eco tourism advocate and nature photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, on a trail of butterflies and dragonflies, at Horton Plains National Park; was amazed to witness a hardly ever seen Mountain Mouse-deer being pursued by a Brown mongoose, to discover that he had chanced upon a species endemic to Sri Lanka.
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which falls on the 13th of April this year, will be a day of celebration for the two major communities in Sri Lanka. Both, Sinhalese and Tamil Communities will engage in festivities connected with the lunar year; showcasing to the world a commonality in culture, of the two major ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Tourism and Ashok Kainth will journey through Sri Lanka visiting the Ramayana related sites from 19th to 23rd February.
