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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 decades of war.

17,958 views

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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.

1,999 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.

27,480 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.

4,770 views

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Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

8,715 views

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T. Arasanayagam

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

7,169 views

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Mallika Talwatte

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

13,690 views

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S. Thoradeniya

The retired principal talks about meeting his lifetime goal of translating his favorite book.

17,655 views

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Panchanaada

The Kandyan drummer explains how he got his name.

9,420 views

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