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  With almost a year after peace returning to the country, Wellawatte is beginning to feel the opposite of what other parts of Sri Lanka are experiencing. blink.lk in this new series takes a look at the evolving nature of this part of the city.

Of late, the Ella town has changed from a sleepy provincial hamlet to a glittery tourist destination. It is not that it has lost its charm, but it has come a very long way from a mere pilgrims rest to a place that actually supports a night-life. 

The Bharatha's are a community known to love their song, dance and party. This year the Bharathas of Bambalapitiya, Wellawatte, Colpetty and Thimbirigasyaya organized a well attended Christmas party at the DBU. Baratha's from ages of 4 to 94 were present.

Jith Pieris's Christmas production at the Ladies College Hall at Flower Road, Cinnamon Gardens drew a full house for its one day performance.  And proved to be an excellent kick-off for the holiday season.

Akasa Kusum, Prasanna Vithanage’s latest movie weaves a realistic story that looks at the darker side of Sri Lanka's entertainment industry, a side that some of us would hardly like to know exists... 

It's no doubt that Hinduism is one of the oldest links between Sri Lanka and India and is the second largest religion practiced in the island to this date. Here is a story from the Ramayana a great Hindu Epic and how it helps the Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka.

As the debate on generics and branding go on in various manufactured products.  A government run facility, which houses private enterpreuneures is proving to be a place where Sri Lankan brands are being developed, where one would least expect it to be.

  With working parents finding less and less time to spend with their children, TV has always been a good substitute. But with the advent of cable TV a new dimension to kids entertainment has emerged in the last few years.

An extremely good script, and a sure winner for any director due to the fact that its story line is light, clear and is made for a good evening's entertainment.  Jith Peris has done excelent job with it and he promises many more in the months to come.....

Mehndi body art  tradition can be traced back to the Pharos of Ancient Egypt.  In Sri Lanka, a Mehndi Art expert, Rashida Mohsinally says that her designs have evolved into what is uniquely Sri Lankan.