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Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Water Heritage on World Water Day-by Kalani-eLanka March 22nd marks World Water Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources worldwide. In celebrating this vital natural resource, we turn our attention to Sri Lanka, an island nation blessed with abundant water sources that play a crucial role in its cultural, environmental, and economic landscapes. In 2024, World Water Day resonates with the theme “Leveraging Water for Peace,” emphasizing the transformative power of water as a catalyst for cooperation, harmony, and conflict resolution.  Water holds profound cultural significance in Sri Lanka, woven intricately into the fabric of everyday life and religious practices. The nation’s ancient hydraulic civilization, exemplified by the remarkable feats of engineering such as the ancient reservoirs and irrigation systems, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of its ancestors in harnessing and ...