Sunday, June 10, 2012

'Ranga Dhahaena', Wathupitiwala, Sri Lanka.


The following videos are from a cultural programme performed by the staff of the Wathupitiwala Base Hospital, Sri Lanka.

'Api maraenney nae'

'Dumbara menike'

Saturday, June 9, 2012

'Nongu' at Kithulgala, Sri Lanka.

King Coconut and unripe palmyra fruits to eat 'nongu'.
Note the Kithul honey in bottles and leaf wrapped Kithul jaggery on sale on the table. Note also the 'camp-bed and chair of the vendor.
The road at Kithulgala


Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8SDsxDCfZY

Friday, June 8, 2012

'Zesta tea shop, Watawala, Sri Lanka.

Tea-cup and saucer sign
Entrance to the tea shop
One view of the garden in front

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roYIP-ibjAo

Video of trains on the opposite hill:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeKr_s9DYK0

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Devon waterfalls, Pathana, Hatton, Sri Lanka.

This waterfall is visible from the Thalawakelle to Hatton road at Pathana. 
The tea-center.
Dr. Siva and a view from near the tea center

Videos:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQy6LYeS02o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AzP47p0ROg

Earlier web-photo:-
http://philipveerasingam.blogspot.com/2011/12/devon-falls-pathana-hatton-sri-lanka.html