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

S. Thoradeniya

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

20,639 views

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Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

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

21,962 views

11
Panchanaada

The Kandyan drummer explains how he got his name.

12,956 views

4
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

10,381 views

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T. Arasanayagam

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

8,456 views

2
Mallika Talwatte

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

15,342 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.

33,188 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.

5,988 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.

2,357 views

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