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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 publishing a translation of his favorite childhood read.

8,260 views

11
Sri Nagulesawara Kurrukkal

The chief priest talks about the impact of the war on the Nagulesawaran temple and the changes brought about by the end of hostilities.

5,007 views

5
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

4,113 views

3
Prince Casinader

The correspondent talks about his cherished singing fish, the cultural symbol of Batticaloa.

4,915 views

4
Dr. Sivarajah

The community doctor reflects on his years of living in Jaffna and how these challenges keep him on the peninsula.

4,396 views

4
Jean Arasanayagam

The writer reflects on her Burger identity and her marriage to an atypical Jaffna man.

8,892 views

9
Jaye Mudalali

The fisherman from Galle remembers his friends from Batticoloa and his father who raised him to be fearless at sea.

3,906 views

3
Father Harry Miller S.J.

The Jesuit priest from Louisiana explains why Batticaloa is the only home he knows.

7,657 views

8
Mustaffa Mohamed Atham Bawa

The shopkeeper reflects on the terrible incidents of violence he has witnessed in Batticaloa and how communities have tried to move on together.

4,324 views

4
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.

1,308 views

2
Mrs. Subramanium

The eighty two year old explains why she refuses to leave Jaffna.

14,879 views

18
Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam

The Bishop reflects on Jaffna's relationship, past and present, with the south.

4,607 views

4
J. Jegatheeswaran

The taxi driver remembers the times of scarcity and the need to adapt to survive the war years.

3,147 views

2
Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry

The senior-most retired judge in Sri Lanka talks about his campaign against nuclear weapons.

1,717 views

3
Mohammed Yassin

The businessman talks about his expulsion from his hometown of Jaffna.

7,877 views

10
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.

4,811 views

4
T. Arasanayagam

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

3,419 views

2
Harendranath Dunuwille

The Kandyan lawyer recalls how the southern insurrection affected his chances of political office and why he belongs in Kandy.

4,787 views

5
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.

4,344 views

5
Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

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

7,716 views

9
Chandra T. A. Schaffter

The former cricketer talks about the evolution of club cricket and the potential of the game to reconcile communities.

4,515 views

4

Portraits of Sri Lanka's elders in sound and image

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

S. Thoradeniya

Sri Nagulesawara Kurrukkal

Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

Prince Casinader

Dr. Sivarajah

Jean Arasanayagam

Jaye Mudalali

Father Harry Miller S.J.

Mustaffa Mohamed Atham Bawa

Sister Irene Bartelöt

Mrs. Subramanium

Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam

J. Jegatheeswaran

Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry

Mohammed Yassin

Venerable Walatara Nayaka Thero

T. Arasanayagam

Harendranath Dunuwille

Mohammed Hussein Ismail

Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

Chandra T. A. Schaffter