Culture of Sri Lanka

  Culture of Sri Lanka 

         Sri Lankan culture blends modern elements with traditional elements and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the legacy of Theravada Buddhism transmitted from India, and the legacy of the religion is particularly strong in the southern and central regions of Sri Lanka. South Indian cultural influences are particularly pronounced in the northern tip of the country. The history of colonial occupation has also left a mark on Sri Lanka's identity, with Portuguese, Dutch and British elements mixed with various traditional facets of Sri Lankan culture. In addition, Indonesian culture has also influenced certain aspects of Sri Lankan culture. Culturally, Sri Lanka has strong links to both India and Southeast Asia.


        The country has a rich artistic tradition with distinctive creative forms that include music, dance and visual arts. Sri Lankan culture is internationally associated with cricket, a distinctive cuisine, a local system of medicine, religious iconography such as the Buddhist flag, and exports such as tea, cinnamon and gems, as well as a strong tourism industry.




      Sri Lanka was first inhabited by Homosapiens who crossed the Indian Ocean about 125,000 years ago. Sri Lanka has more than 2,000 years of history, mainly ancient historical texts such as the Mahawamsa and the first stone objects dating back to BC. 500,000 runs.




Visual Arts
       Architecture 

               Architecture in Sri Lanka exhibits a wide variety of architectural forms and styles. Buddhism had a significant impact on the architecture of Sri Lanka as it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BC. Techniques and styles developed in India, China and later Europe transported through colonialism have also played a major role in Sri Lankan architecture.


        Arts and crafts 

                   Many forms of Sri Lankan arts and crafts are inspired by the island's long and enduring Buddhist culture, which has absorbed countless local and regional traditions. In many cases Sri Lankan art originates from religious beliefs and is represented in many forms such as painting, sculpture and architecture. Some of the most prominent aspects of Sri Lankan art are cave and temple paintings such as the frescoes in Sigiriya and the religious paintings found in the temples of Dambulla and the Dalada Palace in Kandy. Other popular art forms have been influenced by natives as well as foreign settlers. For example, traditional wooden handicrafts and pottery can be found around the mountainous regions, while Portuguese-inspired lacework and Indonesian-inspired batik are also prominent.

Lifestyle 
 Religion 

            The Buddhist community in Sri Lanka celebrates Pohoya Day once a month according to the lunar calendar. Hindus and Muslims also celebrate their own holidays. Sri Lankans are considered very religious, with 99% of people polled saying that religion is an important part of their daily lives. The history of the island has been intertwined with religion many times. 


Languages of Sri Lanka

                 Sinhalese people speak Sinhala as their mother tongue while Tamil people speak Tamil. English is also widely spoken. About 17 million people in Sri Lanka speak Sinhala, of which more than 14 million are native speakers. About 24% of the total population speaks Tamil. Both Tamil and Sinhala are official languages.


           Sri Lankan tradition is very different and it's very beautiful and lovely.





























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