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    Sithy Muhsin
    The retired teacher and dresser of brides reflects on the changing styles of Muslim women.
    7,053 views
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    Upasena Thenuwara
    The VW Beetle mechanic talks about how he succeeded in setting up a garage of his own and his longstanding customers.
    9,509 views
    5
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    M.H.A Gaffar
    The museum owner reflects on his role as head trustee of the mosque at Kataragama.
    15,675 views
    10
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    Mohammed Hussein Ismail
    The retired jewellery shop worker talks about his ten years in Trincomalee where he mingled with military men at the end of the second world war.
    19,322 views
    5
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    Haniah Sultanbawa
    The history teacher talks about the challenges she faced in becoming the first Muslim woman from Galle to graduate from university.
    18,966 views
    12
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    D. S. Amarasekara
    The retired teacher from Baddegama talks about the historical roots of his village.
    8,554 views
    3
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    Venerable Walatara Nayaka Thero
    The chief monk shows off his collection of vintage vinyl records and explains why appreciating music and being a monk are not mutually exclusive.
    9,998 views
    4
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    B. Reuben
    The teacher talks about his passion for the lending library that he hopes to restart one day.
    8,844 views
    5
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    Parakrama Dahanayake
    The nephew of former Prime Minister Wijeyananda Dahanayake remembers his late uncle.
    32,180 views
    4
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    K. C. Kodituwakku
    The retired bank manager remembers Jaffna past and present.
    9,261 views
    6
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    Jaye Mudalali
    The fisherman from Galle remembers his friends from Batticoloa and his father who raised him to be fearless at sea.
    8,398 views
    3
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    Mrs Welikala
    Mrs Welikala remembers growing up in her ancestral house, the Edirisinghe Wallauwe.
    10,220 views
    6