Declared the best value tourism destination in 2013 by Lonely Planet, Sri Lanka received its first-ever tourism coffee table book titled 'Refreshingly Sri Lanka', authored by Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, former Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism.
Embracing Buddhism / He has found a Way to end Suffering / Therefore transforming Ranmali Sa to Lunbini / Passing on his Wisdom to his Countrymen.
Some years ago he still led a life of luxury in his home country Germany. But he strived to a permanent happiness, since he felt that luxury in life wouldn't be there forever. He has now found out that what he was looking for can only found in Buddhism.
The Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board "Laksala" is a Statuary Board set up to preserve, develop and enhance the traditional skills of the craftsmen. "Laksala" is dealing with nearly 7000 leading master craftsmen / entrepreneurs who are producing gift, souvenir and handicraft items at rural cottage industry level.
Pascal Sarragot and Salvatore Guadagnino have made a film about the beauty of Sri Lanka's nature. This is part of a series in which they explore the most beautiful natural paradises in the world, preserved thanks to the dedication of local populations. In each film, we meet the inhabitants of these areas who have developed small businesses to welcome visitors in their environment. Another form of tourism is born: sustainable tourism.
An animation showing in detail the new Hambantota International Airport can be found by clicking the following