In the remote northern region of Coahuila, Mexico, a small community is fighting to preserve a history that crosses borders and centuries. El Nacimiento, a rural village near the Sierra de Santa
by Our Correspondent in Colombo For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the government will not issue an official set of auspicious times for the
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A new chapter has begun in Jaffna’s cultural history. After a long hiatus, a vibrant and dynamic personality has emerged to carry the artistic heritage of Jaffna to the next level: Keerthika
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The annual festival at St. Anthony’s Church, Katchatheevu commenced on February 27 with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony, drawing devotees across the Palk Strait to the small but spiritually significant island of Katchatheevu.
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The Chairman of the Motherland Protection Organization, Venerable Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero, announced that a Maha Sangha conference will take place on the 20th of this month in front of the Buddhist Maha
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Historically, over the last several centuries and across the world, there have been people who are not inclined to believe in religious doctrines espousing the concept of God. Such atheists are often
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Pavan K. Varma’s The Lady Who Carried the Monk Across the River presents itself as a parable “for ordinary people,” but that description is almost aggressively misleading. This is not a gentle
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Forty-seven years ago, on this day, the Islamic Revolution of Iran achieved victory under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, marking a historic turning point in the nation’s political, social, and cultural life.
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For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a table slowly filling with dishes, and conversations that stretch late into the night.
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The Colombo Wax Museum officially opened its doors to the public yesterday at Arcade – Independence Square, offering a unique and immersive experience for visitors eager to see lifelike representations of famous
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Maintaining one of Buddhism’s most revered shrines now requires generating nearly five million Sri Lankan rupees every single day, according to Pradeep Nilanga Dela, the Diyawadana Nilame, or chief lay custodian, of
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