History by Photograph

A picture is worth a thousand words. Explore the recent history of Sri Lanka as you witness rare photographs of Sri Lanka from 1985 till today at the home of a celebrated Sri Lankan photographer. It is an opportunity to look into the fascinating era that has gone by. Witness the photographs that have forever frozen in time local culture, environment and realities of the island’s 26-year conflict.

·        Visit your photographer host's home in the hills just outside Kandy.

·        See Sri Lanka over the last 30 years through your host’s photos.

·        Engage with images ranging from traditional village culture to contemporary scenes.

In addition to its beautiful natural landscape, Sri Lanka boasts of rich culture and heritage. Witness this beauty and history of the country through photographs. These photographs tell Sri Lanka's story from 1985 to present times. See these stories while seated in the comfortable and intimate living room of the celebrated photographer.

Enjoy a welcome refreshment before your host showcases his pieces of work. Witness rare imagery of Sri Lanka from 1985 until the present day, much of which includes environment, local culture and the realities of the island’s 26-year conflict. These photographs capture the moments both in colour and black and white and in different forms like landscape, observational and portrait. Discuss your observations with your host as you see his work and listen to his explanations.