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Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka: Where History, Beaches, and Culture Converge – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled along the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, just a stone’s throw from the bustling capital city of Colombo, lies the enchanting coastal city of Mount Lavinia. This hidden gem, steeped in history and brimming with natural beauty, offers travelers a unique blend of historical grandeur, pristine beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Mount Lavinia, uncover its rich heritage, bask in the beauty of its beaches, and immerse ourselves in its lively local culture. Historical Grandeur: Mount Lavinia’s history is a tale of colonial splendor. Named after the British Governor Sir Thomas Maitland’s romantic escapades, the Mount Lavinia Hotel stands as an iconic reminder of this bygone era. Explore its elegant architecture, colonial charm, and relish the nostalgia of the past. Golden Beaches: Mount Lavinia ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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First Impressions of COLOMBO, SRI LANKA! Travel Vlog   In this vlog, I’m exploring the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo! I’m joined on this trip to Sri Lanka by my sister Mallory, and together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Board, I’ll be taking you on a journey through Sri Lanka over the next two weeks. In this video, we check out Galle Face, Pettah Bazaar and its dried fish market, the new Lotus Tower, and more! We’ll also try some delicious Sri Lankan foods and check out the incredible and historical Mount Lavinia Hotel. ...

Jan 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Travails in Filming “The Bridge on the River Kwai” … and The Locations Source:Thuppahis SEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJOJ8F7bxDI The Kelani River flows through Kitulgala offering the opportunity for a gamut of water sports. In 1956 the location was used to film the movie – Bridge on the Kwai. For more fascinating video’s on Sri Lanka check out channel Destination Sri Lanka @Destination SRI LANKA.  The Bridge On The River Kwai location: the military hospital: Mount Lavinia Hotel, Hotel Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka | Photograph: Mount Lavinia Hotel Bridge at Kitulgala ...

Jan 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Rediscovering Sri Lanka through a travel memoir Source:Asia.Nikkei Colombo’s Mount Lavinia Hotel in the 1960s. One of Asia’s legendary colonial hotels, it was managed by the author’s father through the political upheaval of the 1970s. “It was a turbulent time, much of which my father spent in remand and jail.” (Photo courtesy of Razeen Sally) Foreign visitors have for centuries rhapsodized about Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was called until 1972: its seashores and landscapes, its governing religion, Buddhism, and its majority ethnicity, the Sinhalese. Hermann Hesse, visiting in 1911, called it “Paradise island with its fern trees and palm-lined shores and gentle doe-eyed Sinhalese.” Two decades later, George Bernard Shaw thought Ceylon “India without the hassle.” Well over a millennium earlier, Arab traders called the island Serendib, the origin of “serendipity,” which the Oxford English Dictionary defines as “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial ...

Nov 22, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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