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Embekka Devalaya

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  It has been said that the Embekka Devalaya may be the best place in the world. certainly in Sri Lanka to see the finest wood carvings of old. The main Temple or Maha Devalaya it self has two sections. the 'wedasitina Maligaya' (in which the Deity resides) and another which has the "Digge" (Dancing Hall) and the " Hevisi Mandapaya" (Drummer Hall). The Wedasitina Maligaya is where the wooden image of the Deity has been placed.  The main hall provides a feast for the eyes with its columns, pillars and doors all adorned with breathtaking wood carving. The roof  too  has its own special design done in wood. A unique feature is that everything consists entirely of wood, with no other materials being used, not even metal. Even the nails used have been hewn out of wood.  These beautifully carved designs feature some very interesting forms, one of the most recognizable being the Hansa Puttuwa or entwined swans. Other include designs of entwined rope (Lanu Gataya), ...
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A favorite song

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   â˜ºLet me Down Slowly☺ Baby, calm down, calm down Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown For lockdown, oh, lockdown Girl, you sweet like Fanta o, Fanta o If I tell you say I love you, no dey form yanga o, oh, yanga o No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa You got me like, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa" Shawty, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, hmm I see this fine girl for my party, she wear yellow Every other girl, they dey do too much, but this girl mellow Naim I dey find situation I go use take tell am hello Finally, I find way to talk to the girl but she no wan follow Who you come dey form for? (Mm-hm) Why you no wan conform? (Mm-hm) Then I start to feel her bum-bum, warm (mm-hm) But she dey gimme small-small I know say she sabi pass that one (mm-hm) But she feeling insecure 'Cause her friends go de...
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Burj Khalifa

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Dubai is certainly a city like no other; it is rich with culture, buzzing with life, vibrant with business opportunities, and stands proud of some of the most remarkable real  estate in the world. One of its most distinctive monument is probably Burj Khalifa. This man-made structure towers over the city at a height of 2,717 feet. Completed in 2010 after a little under 6 years of construction, Burj Khalifa, which  boasts 163 floors,  was developed by Emaar Properties. This multi-use building comprises residential apartments, an observation deck with a 360-degree view of Dubai, a restaurant, and even a hotel. It has broken so many world records as it  stands at 828m (2,716.5ft) above ground. Due to its height, a 6-degree temperature difference is recorded between its ground floor and its top floor. To understand the sheer size of this building, one can look at some numbers: the Empire state  Building in the US is half the height of  Burj Khalifa and the Eiffe...
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Ruwanwali Maha Seya

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Build by King Dutugemunu, a devout Buddhist the benevolent ruler of the country in 137 BC, the Stupa is also known as Swarnamali Seya, Ratnamali Chetiya and the Maha Thupa. The name denotes 'sand of gems' probably owing to a large extent of invaluable gems, gold, pearls and silver contained in the stupa. Apart from its material treasures Swarnamali Chetiya is venerated and has  become a pinnacle for Buddhists all round the world as it contains the largest portion of relics from the pyre of the sacred body of the Buddha. According to the ancient chronicle Dhatuwamsa, one eighth of the whole-body-relics of the Buddha has been deposited in the stupa making it one of the treasured places of worship for Buddhists. The largest stupa build for the first time in the ancient world being 300ft in height and with a diameter of 370ft is indeed a testimony to ancient Sri Lanka architectural prowess fused with devotion. Encompassing excellent stupa is a tribute to the thoughtfulness of its c...
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Soora Pappa

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The main story is about the inhabitants of a Gauls village fighting against Roman invasion. The reason for this invasion is the magic potion made by Veda Pappa of the village of Gauls. Those who drink the magic potion gain unparalleled strength. Jim Pappa fell in to the magic pot as a child. Therefore , Jim Pappa never needs to drink the magic potion. then the Roman invaders arrive, the inhabitants of the Gauls village drink the magic potion and gain unparalleled strength. They then attack and drive away the Roman invaders. Sura Pappa, Jim Pappa, Chuti Kuku and Veda Pappa are the main characters of this cartoon. Sura Pappa always gives advice to Jim Pappa. Jim Pappa loves to eat wild boars. My favorite character in this story is Jim Pappa.  
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Siri Parakum Movie

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  The best movie I was when i was ten years old was "Siri Parakum". I was very happy after watching the movie. I found some details about this movie. Siri Parakum is a 2013 Sri Lanka Sinhala epic biographical film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and produced by Renuka Balasooriya. It stars two newcomers Akila Dhanuddara and Senali Fonseka in lead roles along with Bimal Jayakody and Chandani Senaviratne. Music Composed by veteran music director Rohana Weerasinghe. Siri Parakum is the highest grossing Sri Lanka film of all time which earned 36 SL crores and successfully passed 150 days at the theaters. The film has influenced on the urban legends and other historical writing of the childhood and ascending to throne of King Parakramabahu the second who ruled Dambadeniya Kingdom. It is the 1244th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinama. The film has mostly positive reviews from the critics. My favorite part here is the moment when the elephant is looking for the prince. I think t...
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Sri Lanka's first all-female staffed tourist hotel

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Amba Yaalu team   Thema  Collection opened doors to its latest property,Amba yaalu Kandalama, Sri Lanka first entirely women-operated and managed resort. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Kandalama Lake, the resort is surrounded by a lush mango plantation featuring 457 TJC mango trees and offers stunning views of the iconic sleeping soldier mountains. Located 160 kilometers northeast of Colombo in a mango plantation, the resort employs 75 women in various roles, including gardening, kitchen work, guest service, and even security. seven former military personal, all women, ensure the safety of the guests. The resort also offers training programs to help women build new skills in hospitality, making it an essential platform for their career growth. This was opened on January 14,2025. The opening ceremony was attended by Acting Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Marie Noelle Duris.
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