'Dehena Ella' - Waterfall at Alupola, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

On the Malwala road from Rathnapura, passing Malwala going towards Galaboda, past Hapugasthenna this beautiful waterfall is found by the side of the highway. On rainy days the yellow muddy water from the upper reaches roars down this rocky cliff throwing rocks and pieces of fallen trees. On a few occasions traffic on the road comes to a stand-still due to the torrent.

Click on link below to watch video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4CgR7bFBc

Figures made out of 'Papier-mache', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Lovers

Guitarist

Flute player

Papier mache art by Mr. Kingsley Perera, Kudagama road, Avissawella.

'Tales of an Enchanted Boyhood' - New publication.

Expected publication by April 2014.

Will follow up with a final notice on the public release of the book.
If you have read the earlier two publications by the same author this would
be a good addition to your library.
Philip G V.

Varieties of rice, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka had cultivation of rice going back several millenia. It was and still is the staple food of more than 90% of Sri Lankans. Industrialisation brought in rice polished in mills leading to Vitamin B deficiency called 'Beri Beri' in the population in the 1950s. 'Milchad' was one of the earlier long grain rices imported in the 1950s. It had a different smell and taste. There were a large variety of local strains giving rice of various sizes and tastes.
We bought these packs in Gampaha recently. It was a welcome change to cook, savour and taste these old varities of rice. What culinary delights await those who cook these varieties of organic rice.

Paintings.

'Pensive mood'

'Rabbit'

'Birds'

'Seated'

Paintings by Mr.Kingsley Perera, Kudagama road, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.