by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Sep 24, 2024 | Lifestyle, Travel
The Negombo Fish Market in Sri Lanka isn’t just a place to buy seafood; it’s an experience that you must get at least once in a lifetime. To some people, it’s an adventure that fills their senses with the essence of Sri Lankan life. Especially if you...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Sep 20, 2024 | Food
Have you ever wondered how people preserved food before refrigerators? In Sri Lanka, particularly along the coast, the answer lies in an age-old tradition called jadi, which is a unique way of preserving fish in clay pots. Right now, Negombo is famous as a tourist...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Sep 13, 2024 | History
Do you know about the legendary & genius artist, sculptor, and photographer who became known as the Michelangelo of Ceylon? It’s none other than Kala Suri Norbert Stephen Godamanna ( N. S. Godamanna ), a man who really brings out the beauty of Jesus in his...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Sep 12, 2024 | History
Sri Lanka’s only international airport, Bandaranaike International Airport, has a complex history and a legacy that weaves together Negombo’s roots, British influence, and the ambitions of modern Sri Lanka. Before it became known as Bandaranaike International...
by Sandaru Muthuwadige | Sep 12, 2024 | History
Sinhala cinema has a rich history, but there’s a chapter often left out of the main story. Negombo, a coastal city in Sri Lanka, holds an underappreciated spot in the origins of Sinhala cinema. Nestled away from the usual film hubs, Negombo was the place where this...
