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The Stone Cutter

The Stone Cutter

There was once a stone cutter who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life. One day he passed a wealthy merchant’s house. Through the open gateway, he saw many fine possessions and important visitors. “How powerful that merchant must be!” thought the stone cutter. He became very envious and wished that he could be like the [...]

Puppet Museum

Puppet Museum

Back in the olden days, kings communicated with their subjects in a very unusual way – the royal craftsmen would create an exact replica of the king (but much smaller!) as a puppet, and royal messengers would carry these puppets from village to village, conveying the king’s wishes and orders. Villagers would make an event [...]

Kids world

My brother My brother is Chiran Kemya Bevan Pathirana. He is 13 years old. He goes to St. Nicholas International College. He lives in Katuwapitiya. His mother is Manjula and his father is Laksiri. He is in Grade Seven. His best friends are Dineth and Eamash. His favourite food is rice and curry and his [...]

Little kids Avurudu Festival

Little kids Avurudu Festival

The little kids of Carlton Pre School held their  Avurudu Festival on April 8, 2014 at Torrington Grounds. Pix by Nilan Maligaspe

Avurudu Mihira

Avurudu Mihira

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association’s Communications team organized an Avurudu Mihira Pola on April 5, 2014 at Colombo South International School Kalubowila, from  9.00 am — 5.00 pm.  The Chief Guest was Mrs. Samadhra Sumathipala. Girl Guide Commissioners and Colombo South International School staff members were present. Exciting traditional games such as Jana kavi, Avurudu [...]

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