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The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C. probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty established a Tamil kingdom in northern Sri Lanka. The coastal areas of the island were controlled by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century. The island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. Tens of thousands have died in the ethnic conflict that continues to fester. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formalized a cease-fire in February 2002 with Norway brokering peace negotiations. Violence between the LTTE and government forces intensified in 2006 and the government regained control of the Eastern Province in 2007, but neither side has formally withdrawn from the cease-fire. [More] [Less]
Date: 26 March 2008 Category: Culture |
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Oba Hinda - Iraj Samitha
Date: 23 April 2008 Category: Music Videos |
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Footage from Off Road 4X4 Lake Cross Challenge 2007 Nuwaraeliya Sri Lanka. Short wheelbase Hilux sponsored by TN Global LTD. http://www.tnglobal.com. Jeep
Date: 23 April 2008 Category: Sport |
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The \' We are SriLankan \' CD/DVD pack will be available for purchase through all SriLankan offices and on board all SriLankan flights and leading music stores. http://www.srilankan.aero/aboutus/srilankan_cares/we_are_srilankan_CD.shtml
Date: 21 January 2009 Category: Music Videos |
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Vesak festival decoration in Sri Lanka
Date: 18 May 2008 Category: Buddhism |
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Kataragama is a multi-religious sacred city as it contains an Islamic Mosque within its temple complex as well. In spite of the differences of caste and creed, all Sri Lankans show great reverence to God Kataragama. They honor him as a very powerful deity and beg divine help to overcome their personal problems or for success in business enterprises etc., with the fervent hope that their requests would be granted. They believe that God Kataragama actually exists and is vested with extraordinary power to assist those who ever appeal to him with faith and devotion in times of their distress or calamity. for more info visit: http://kataragama.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kataragama From http://www.srilanka.travel also visible [More] [Less]
Date: 31 May 2008 Category: Famous Places |
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Title: Heena Thatake Artist(s): Chillie ft Killer B & Nadini Release: 2oo8, Sri Lanka
Date: 31 May 2008 Category: Music Videos |
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Ree Thisse Avilla Romash and Lakshan Derana Team
Date: 31 May 2008 Category: Music Videos |
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