Matara Fortress

Matara history cannot be logged into an article, because it has long and descriptive stories and incidents even not enclosed yet. Matara Fortress is located in the heart of matara city. It is considered as the Icon of Matara City since always when someone call the name Matara effortlessly remember the picture of Matara Fortress and Clock tower.

    During 15th and 16th centuries Portuguese and Dutch were ruling the Southern part of Sri Lanka. In 1954 Portuguese had started the constructions of Matara Fortress. The reason behind the idea to build a fortress in Matara can be assumed as Matara was significant port and coastal line which the administration needed to protect.

Okanda - "Temple of Love"

Okanda Devalaya

We had to pass the 'Shasthrawela' and 'Ragamwela' the villages which got wet from the fresh tears,sweat and blood of the people during the Rajapaksha's regime, we walked on the famous 'Arugam Bay" with the expectation to reach 'Paanama' the village of unity or coexistence. In the past this area was introduced as "Paanam Paththuwa" (Region of Paanama). In the historical stories and literature reflects enough information about the history of Paanama. As we know Paanama village had been shaped with the prosperity and inherited attraction  of "Digaamadulla Area". There is a uncommon story behind the origin of Paanama.

Trip to the Landmark of Buddhism in Sri Lanka - Mihintale

When Sri Lankans  are talking about the Buddhism always they start from Mihintale and Mihindu Thero. Mihintale can be identified as the birth place of Sri Lankan Buddhism, Because it was the place for the First time Mihindu Thero declared about the buddhism to Kind Devanampiyatissa who ruled Sri Lanka at that time.

Celebrate Avurudu (New Year) With Sri Lankans

Women Playing "Raban" 

If you have been planning to visit Sri Lanka during April Season I would like to say you are eligible to celebrate Avurudu (New Year) With Sri Lankan People. You know, In Sri Lanka Majority Sinhalese and Tamil inhabitants celebrate their new year during the Mid-April (Approximately 13^th and 14^th of April). It can be considered as the most attractive and main Cultural ceremony in Sri Lanka even though they have various events and ceremonies.