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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.
    12,172 views
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    Mohammed Hussein Ismail

    The retired jewellery shop worker talks about his ten years in Trincomalee where he mingled with military men at the end of the second world war.
    21,451 views
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    B. Reuben

    The teacher talks about his passion for the lending library that he hopes to restart one day.
    10,945 views
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    Mrs Welikala

    Mrs Welikala remembers growing up in her ancestral house, the Edirisinghe Wallauwe.
    11,816 views
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    Parakrama Dahanayake

    The nephew of former Prime Minister Wijeyananda Dahanayake remembers his late uncle.
    33,931 views
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    M.H.A Gaffar

    The museum owner reflects on his role as head trustee of the mosque at Kataragama.
    17,273 views
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    K. C. Kodituwakku

    The retired bank manager remembers Jaffna past and present.
    10,617 views
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    Sithy Muhsin

    The retired teacher and dresser of brides reflects on the changing styles of Muslim women.
    11,178 views
    4
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    D. S. Amarasekara

    The retired teacher from Baddegama talks about the historical roots of his village.
    9,908 views
    3
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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.
    12,518 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.
    22,392 views
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    Jaye Mudalali

    The fisherman from Galle remembers his friends from Batticoloa and his father who raised him to be fearless at sea.
    9,548 views
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