Serendib Magazine - September 2019

In this issue

Colombo is a continuously evolving metropolis. From soaring high-rise apartments, luxury hotels, colonial buildings, monumental landmarks to city parks and the Galle Face Green facing the Indian Ocean, the city offers impressive rooftop sights to the visitor. Witness the twinkling lights adding glamour to the bustling city as evening approaches.
The museum focuses on the technology that was used in ancient Sri Lanka. The galleries in the museum displays objects, features, processes and constructions belonging to the various historical periods in Sri Lanka. The museum was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena.
For decades, many celebrated Sri Lankan novels have been beautifully and expressively brought to life through film and teledramas.
The city has been a hub of Tamil language, art, and architecture with magnificent buildings, temples, and palaces.
Gan, the southernmost island in the Addu Atoll, with the view of a heart-shaped atoll from above, is stunning and sets the tone for a trip to this spectacular island.
A distinct characteristic of Jaffna cuisine is the use of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish. The cooking styles are unique and incorporate ingredients to suit each dish. A hot cup of Rasam, flavorsome Odiyal (Jaffna) Kool or spicy curries such as Drumstick, Jaffna Crab and Mutton, or sweet Payasam offer a delicate balance between taste and nutrition.
The Maha Saman Devalaya in Ratnapura is the abode of God Sumana Saman, who is known as a Sri Lankan deity. The annual pageant of the devalaya is held in an elaborate manner from September 9 to 14, 2019 and the Maha Perahera will take place on September 13.