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

V.S. Alagan

The cemetery keeper talks about digging graves of different faiths and how he overcame his initial occupational fears and hazards.

4,867 views

5
Samarakone Bandara

The ritualist talks about his connection to the spirit world and why he came to Kandy.

2,048 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.

1,304 views

2
Father Harry Miller S.J.

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

7,649 views

8
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.

4,996 views

5
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.

4,267 views

4
M.H.A Gaffar

The museum owner reflects on his role as head trustee of the mosque at Kataragama.

7,708 views

10
Mrs. Rasheed

The homemaker remembers how she coped after the death of her husband to raise five children alone.

3,542 views

3
Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam

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

4,595 views

4
Sithy Muhsin

The retired teacher and dresser of brides reflects on the changing styles of Muslim women.

3,002 views

2
Mrs Welikala

Mrs Welikala remembers growing up in her ancestral house, the Edirisinghe Wallauwe.

3,566 views

4
Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry

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

1,699 views

3
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.

4,803 views

4
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

4,101 views

3
Dushyanthi Nugawela Wijeyawardena

The Kandyan remembers how, with her father's Buddhist roots and mother's Christian faith, her parents raised the family to observe both.

4,804 views

5
Haniah Sultanbawa

The history teacher talks about the challenges she faced in becoming the first Muslim woman from Galle to graduate from university.

8,982 views

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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

V.S. Alagan

Samarakone Bandara

Sister Irene Bartelöt

Father Harry Miller S.J.

Sri Nagulesawara Kurrukkal

Mustaffa Mohamed Atham Bawa

M.H.A Gaffar

Mrs. Rasheed

Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam

Sithy Muhsin

Mrs Welikala

Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry

Venerable Walatara Nayaka Thero

Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

Dushyanthi Nugawela Wijeyawardena

Haniah Sultanbawa