Sri Lanka is an island nation located on the Indian Ocean, neighbouring India and The Maldives. This country was formerly known as Ceylon, until its independence in 1948 from British rule. It has a rich history that dates back to Paleolithic times, and prior to the British, had been colonized by the Portuguese and the […]
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The Celebration Of Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, also called Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a Buddhist festival that honours the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. The day is celebrated in many countries around the world, from Sri Lanka, Tibet and India to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Buddha Purnima takes place on the first full moon of May, which […]
Why Do Brits Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
As you are driving down the motorway on your way to work, have you ever wondered why driving on the left side of the road is the norm in Great Britain? After all, only around a quarter of the world drives on the left and the countries that do are mostly old British colonies. Some […]