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

Haniah Sultanbawa

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

8,999 views

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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.

4,815 views

4
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
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

4,113 views

3
Upasena Thenuwara

The VW Beetle mechanic talks about how he succeeded in setting up a garage of his own and his longstanding customers.

3,788 views

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Mrs. Subramanium

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

14,879 views

18
V.S. Alagan

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

4,883 views

5
Dr Lester James Peries

The filmmaker talks about going to the cinema as a boy from Dehiwala, his documentary work and his early films.

3,999 views

2
S. Thoradeniya

The retired principal talks about meeting his lifetime goal of publishing a translation of his favorite childhood read.

8,260 views

11
T. Arasanayagam

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

3,419 views

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