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

Jean Arasanayagam

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

27,553 views

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Upasena Thenuwara

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

10,860 views

6
Mohammed Yassin

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

17,487 views

10
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.

11,671 views

5
Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan

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

19,867 views

11
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.

3,364 views

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T. Arasanayagam

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

7,822 views

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Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

9,552 views

3
Chandra T. A. Schaffter

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

10,197 views

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