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Even on the darkest path, the light within us guides the way. Don’t stop when the journey feels heavy—keep walking, for ...
30/09/2025

Even on the darkest path, the light within us guides the way. Don’t stop when the journey feels heavy—keep walking, for new beginnings await ahead.

The farmer and his faithful friend An eternal bond walked together since the beginning of farming history.
29/09/2025

The farmer and his faithful friend

An eternal bond walked together since the beginning of farming history.

The first step of the lantern - the ancient symbol of the peaceful beginning of the sinhala new yearintroductionThe Sinh...
30/04/2025

The first step of the lantern - the ancient symbol of the peaceful beginning of the sinhala new year

introduction

The Sinhala New Year is a serene festival that holds a very important place in Sri Lankan culture.It comes alive through time, religions, cultural meanings and generations.The period before the beginning of the new year is a time of special significance.Among the various rituals performed there, making a coconut oil lamp lantern using coconut branch and planting it in front of the house holds a special place.There is a religious and traditional belief that lighting lamps, placing flowers, incense etc. in lamp plants brings a peaceful environment to the home.

Meaning and history of ritual

belief in ancient Sri Lankan society — by planting a lantern to new year beging , light the coconut oil lamp the year in front of the house, the light will be called into the house and ward off dark spirits and the house will be protected.It is a ritual first step of the starting the new year.There is a religious and traditional belief that lighting lamps, placing flowers, incense etc. in lamp plants brings a peaceful environment to the home.

Social outcome and current situation

In today's city life and modern culture, such ancient rituals have been lost.But, in villages, especially inhabited by old professional farmers, such customs are still alive.The background of this report was a case where a farmer cut a gok branch near a field at the edge of a village and went to make coconut oil lamp lantern.When his cultivation duty period is over and he is about to take a little break with his family, these lamp plants are placed as a legacy for a generation.

Value and conservation

Such ritual reflection is a sharing of cultural heritage from generation to generation.It can instill the true values, peaceful life, and religious beliefs of the Sri Lankan society to the new generation.

conclusion

The coconut oil lantern may be a simple stem, but it is a fundamental symbol of the national culture. It represents security, faith and light of home beauty.Recording and preserving such ancient customs is a very valuable task for our future.

Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no -01
15/04/2025

Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no -02
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no -03
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no - 04
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no - 05
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no - 06
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no - 07
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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025Album no - 08
15/04/2025

Smiling memories of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Oxford International Pre School New Year Festival 2025

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A moment of pure elegance — the dance of the pied fantail captured in stillness.”In the calm of a quiet morning, just ab...
13/04/2025

A moment of pure elegance — the dance of the pied fantail captured in stillness.”

In the calm of a quiet morning, just above the surface of a pond of blue water lilies, a small performer takes the stage. Known for its graceful movements and restless energy, the pied fantail strikes a breathtaking pose – tail feathers fully kicked, eyes pointed, wings relaxed. It’s a moment that feels like nature itself has choreographed, captured in the briefest of seconds, but tells a story that resonates far beyond.

Often overlooked in the grand scheme of wildlife, this small bird carries with it a unique charm. Its bold contrast of black and white plumage, paired with a constantly kicked tail and quick, arrowy flight, makes it a joy to observe. Whether it’s soaring through gardens, weaving through trees, or dancing at the water’s edge, the pied fantail always brings movement and melody to the natural world.

In this particular moment, what captivated me was not just the physical beauty of the bird, but the stillness with which it carried itself – like a dancer stopping mid-performance and drawing the crowd in. The tail fanned out, the posture steady and confident, the eyes fixed with intent – ​​it was a beauty frozen in time. Encounters like this remind us to slow down and pay attention to the details. Nature performs for those who are willing to watch.

Photographing birds like this is a challenge and a meditation. It takes patience, silence and often many failed attempts before everything lines up. But when it does, it feels like the world is silently applauding. This image is one of those moments – a reward for waiting, watching and being present.

Birds are not just part of our ecosystems; they are symbols of freedom, grace and wonder. The pied fantail, though small and unassuming, proudly carries that symbolism with every movement of its tail.

So here are the little things - fleeting, fragile and fiercely alive. This pied fantail reminded me that beauty blooms in full bloom even in the smallest frames of time.

📷 Deshan Deeghayu

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