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

Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam

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

7,751 views

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Harendranath Dunuwille

The Kandyan lawyer recalls how the southern insurrection affected his chances of political office and why he belongs in Kandy.

9,190 views

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Inayet Akbarally

The trader tells the story of his great grandfather and how he became the first member of the Dawoodi Bohra community to set foot in Ceylon.

4,234 views

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B. Rajapakse

The dance instructor reflects on the tradition of dance in his hometown of Amunugama.

6,414 views

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Mrs. Rasheed

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

7,107 views

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Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam

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

8,128 views

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Haniah Sultanbawa

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

16,732 views

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S. Thoradeniya

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

15,790 views

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Bala Tampoe

Bala Tampoe talks about his career as a union leader and the psychology behind a successful strike.

9,321 views

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Edwin Ariyadasa

The veteran journalist looks back on 64 years with Lake House as a reporter and editor.

3,254 views

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