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

Lawrence Saravanamuttu

Lawrence Saravanamuttu's shop is over 150 years old and famous for selling cigars. He talks about the Jaffna cigar popular among Negombo fishermen.

7,926 views

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Helga de Silva Blow Perera

Helga talks about her home and "anti-hotel", the sumptuous "Helga's Folly".

32,786 views

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Mrs. Subramanium

”Simplicity is the mark of genius”: the 82 year old explains why she refuses to leave Jaffna.

38,954 views

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Jean Arasanayagam

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

33,007 views

15
Jayaseelan

The bathhouse owner talks about the changes in his life, to the baths that he inherited, as well as to Kochikade.

4,006 views

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Veerakathy

The 105 year old tobacco farmer talks about a way of life that has helped him live a very long life.

61,815 views

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Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

11,604 views

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Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry

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

12,281 views

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Dr Lester James Peries

The filmmaker talks about his love for cinema and his groundbreaking early films.

14,542 views

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