Explore Sri Lanka - June 1987

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Colombo is a happy exception. Within its city limits, there are over a hundred religious edifices. divided between four world religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
Poson is the most important festival in the Buddhist calendar in Sri Lanka. It is a festival of revival and dedication to the Buddhists of Sri Lanka. The thousands who throng the ancient shrines which abound in Anuradhapura and Mihintale listen to monks preaching under Bodhi trees.
A sight so common but very dear and still admired is Colombo's Galle Face Green. Galle Face Green, as we know it has come a long way. The most interesting period in its past began with the British who came in 1796.
Fairline Emporium is one of the country's largest garment factory employers. In the highly competitive world of fashion wear, Fairline Emporium is making a name for itself and for Sri Lanka.