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i am is a narratives project exploring Sri Lanka's regional identity in sound and image

Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

The poet and teacher reflects on the changes faced by the people of Jaffna over the decades of war.

15,621 views

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Sister Irene Bartelöt

The Franciscan sister from Batticaloa is the picture of diversity. She talks about the time when people didn't ask what ethnicity or nationality you were.

4,014 views

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Panchanaada

The Kandyan drummer explains how he got his name.

8,338 views

4
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

The senior nun reflects on why Jaffna people refer to themselves as "our people".

7,751 views

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S. Thoradeniya

The retired principal talks about meeting his lifetime goal of publishing a translation of his favorite childhood read.

15,790 views

11
Gerald Fonseka

The father's ethical treatment of his workers on the coconut plantations and mills in the 1950s inspired the son to do the same.

1,584 views

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T. Arasanayagam

The English teacher talks about his childhood memories of Jaffna and his discovery of "the other".

6,416 views

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Dominic Jeeva

The activist talks about growing up with caste, and why, despite its flaws, he's still proud to be a Jaffna man.

24,155 views

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Mallika Talwatte

The retired teacher reflects on courtship in the 1940s and her decision to remain single.

11,890 views

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