Jaffna market in full swing-by Samantha Perera SourceDailymirror The public market of Jaffna bustling with trading, particularly with the demand for the traditional and famous Palmyrah products. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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A city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka ” Jaffna ” – By Malsha – eLanka Jaffna is a city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the Jaffna district and is situated on the Jaffna peninsula. The city has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with a number of ancient temples and forts, and is known for its unique Tamil cuisine, music, and dance. Jaffna is predominantly populated by Tamil people and has been a site of conflict during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Since the end of the war in 2009, the city has been undergoing a process of reconstruction and development. Some of the notable attractions in Jaffna include the Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Public Library, and Jaffna Market. The city is also known for its delicious seafood, particularly crab and prawns, and its famous ice ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Hooked on Jaffna Source : sundaytimes In her travel series Juliet Coombe enjoys the generous spirit of hospitality and jaggery sweet love of life of the north of Sri Lanka Jaffna sizzles with spicy food, sparkling sarees in an area surrounded by a dry and arid landscape with floating dunes and palmyrah trees. Solid cast irons with flat plates are still being employed in the back streets of Jaffna’s old town, with hot coconut coals hissing as they are heated for the day’s ironing in tiny wooden cleaning shops, walking distance from the Jaffna Library and Fort. Vintage cars buzz by, as visitors explore the many fascinating heritage buildings, past meandering cows, schoolkids riding sidesaddle on Singer bikes and colourful three-wheelers. Here amidst the buzz of daily life, the temples remain unchanged for centuries, acting as the central hub of inner contemplation, with a never ending flow of pilgrims returning from ...
Dec 19, 2022
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