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

Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

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

19,141 views

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Mohammed Yassin

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

17,024 views

10
T. Arasanayagam

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

7,548 views

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Jean Arasanayagam

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

26,865 views

15
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.

11,297 views

5
Mrs Sarojini Kadirgamar

The bridge player talks about marriage, her Jaffna roots and her experiences of the communal riots of the Black July in 1983.

3,066 views

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Chandra T. A. Schaffter

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

9,867 views

4
Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

9,234 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.

10,196 views

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