Angampora is an indigenous martial arts form, the origins of which are buried in legend.

Stained Glass from churches in the southern province of Sri Lanka By Sagara Jayasinghe Popular since the early middle ages, stained glass window is an art form, used primarily in cathedrals, churches, chapels, and other such religious buildings. This has been a method of enhancing the windows and complementing the already magnificient architecture of these […]

a condensation of our building tradition “We have a marvellous tradition of building in this country that has got lost because people followed outside influences over their own good instincts…” voiced the world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa (2002), who in the late 60’ through and up until his demise yearned to bring contemporary relevance to […]

The arts and crafts of Sri Lanka were famed for the artistic excellence and superb craftsmanship. It forms an integral part of our cultural heritage. Among the myriad array of local handicrafts, lacquerwork is eye catching with its bright colours and exquisite designs.