Dignity of Sri Lanka

Known as the pearl of Indian Ocean Sri Lanka or formerly called as Ceylon is an island country in South Asia which has total area of 65,610 km2 (25,330 sq. mi).

Due to geographic location of Sri Lanka made it a major trading hub since ancient Anuradhapura period – Silk Road and till now modern Maritime Silk Road.  With the attraction to the country by its trades from many nation created diverse population and especially with India, Sri Lanka engaging with culturally that made high influence in country by many aspects.

According to evidence of prehistoric human settlements dating back at least 125,000 years and documented history of 3,000 years, Sri Lanka have a rich cultural heritage with stunning archaeological wonders. As history says country was under controlled by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British whereas only the British took control over the whole island from 1815 to 1948.

Sri Lanka divide into 9 provinces and subdivided into 25 districts while Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is being the capital city and Colombo being commercial city and largest city of country. Sri Lanka is a member of the Commonwealth and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

best places to visit in sri lanka

Endless beaches, fabulous architectural insights, welcoming people, oodles of wild life and flavorful food with colorful cultural influences make Sri Lanka irresistible country for travelling, which is why Sri Lanka became main attraction destination of tourists. 

Deshabimani Songs

Meaningful lyrics dedicate to Sri Lanka beautifully composed into songs, we call them as Deshabimani Songs. Especially during Independence Day these songs will be performed Sri Lankan artists, and of course they include in education system to bring the love for our country among students.

National anthem

  “Sri Lanka Matha” is the national anthem of Sri Lanka composed by Ananda Samarakoon. First sung as Ceylon’s official national anthem at the Independence Day ceremony in 1952. Later Tamil version of the national anthem was composed.

History Of Buddhism In Sri Lanka

As being one of the major religions of the world; Buddhism which was born in India and it has been prominent in East and Southeast Asia since history, especially in Sri Lanka official religion of Sri Lanka had been Theravada Buddhism. Throughout the role played by Sri Lankan kings of history, the island became the traditionally oldest religious Buddhist country where Buddhist culture is protected and preserved. 

references

1. National symbols of Sri Lanka
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_Sri_Lanka
2. Information on Sri Lanka
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
  • https://www.britannica.com/place/Sri-Lanka
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4fFdZLl5E
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buns7DpTL_I
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZVc-kZOZcE
3. Deshabimani songs
  • http://www.e-thaksalawa.moe.gov.lk/web/si/entertainment/songs/deshabimana-songs.html

Dignity of Sri Lanka

Known as the pearl of Indian Ocean Sri Lanka or formerly called as Ceylon is an island country in South Asia which has total area of 65,610 km2 (25,330 sq. mi).

Due to geographic location of Sri Lanka made it a major trading hub since ancient Anuradhapura period – Silk Road and till now modern Maritime Silk Road.  With the attraction to the country by its trades from many nation created diverse population and especially with India, Sri Lanka engaging with culturally that made high influence in country by many aspects.

According to evidence of prehistoric human settlements dating back at least 125,000 years and documented history of 3,000 years, Sri Lanka have a rich cultural heritage with stunning archaeological wonders. As history says country was under controlled by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British whereas only the British took control over the whole island from 1815 to 1948.

Sri Lanka divide into 9 provinces and subdivided into 25 districts while Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is being the capital city and Colombo being commercial city and largest city of country. Sri Lanka is a member of the Commonwealth and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

best places to visit in sri lanka

Endless beaches, fabulous architectural insights, welcoming people, oodles of wild life and flavorful food with colorful cultural influences make Sri Lanka irresistible country for travelling, which is why Sri Lanka became main attraction destination of tourists. 

Deshabimani Songs

Meaningful lyrics dedicate to Sri Lanka beautifully composed into songs, we call them as Deshabimani Songs. Especially during Independence Day these songs will be performed Sri Lankan artists, and of course they include in education system to bring the love for our country among students.

National anthem

“Sri Lanka Matha” is the national anthem of Sri Lanka composed by Ananda Samarakoon. First sung as Ceylon’s official national anthem at the Independence Day ceremony in 1952. Later Tamil version of the national anthem was composed.

History of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

As being one of the major religions of the world; Buddhism which was born in India and it has been prominent in East and Southeast Asia since history, especially in Sri Lanka official religion of Sri Lanka had been Theravada Buddhism. Throughout the role played by Sri Lankan kings of history, the island became the traditionally oldest religious Buddhist country where Buddhist culture is protected and preserved. 

References

1. National symbols of Sri Lanka
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_Sri_Lanka
2. Information on Sri Lanka
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
  • https://www.britannica.com/place/Sri-Lanka
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4fFdZLl5E
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buns7DpTL_I
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZVc-kZOZcE
3. Deshabimani songs
  • http://www.e-thaksalawa.moe.gov.lk/web/si/entertainment/songs/deshabimana-songs.html