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    Mrs. Subramanium
    ”Simplicity is the mark of genius”: the 82 year old explains why she refuses to leave Jaffna.
    37,214 views
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    Somasundramoillai Pathmanathan
    The poet and teacher reflects on the changes faced by the people of Jaffna over decades of war.
    22,118 views
    11
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    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.
    12,875 views
    5
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    J. Jegatheeswaran
    The taxi driver remembers the times of scarcity and the need to adapt to survive the war years.
    10,272 views
    3
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    Mohammed Yassin
    The businessman talks about his expulsion from his hometown of Jaffna.
    19,354 views
    10
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    Dr. Sivarajah
    The community doctor reflects on his years of living in Jaffna and how these challenges keep him on the peninsula.
    11,481 views
    4
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    Dominic Jeeva
    The activist talks about growing up with caste, and why, despite its flaws, he's still proud to be a Jaffna man.
    33,940 views
    23
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    Bala Tampoe
    Bala Tampoe talks about his career as a union leader and the psychology behind a successful strike.
    71,312 views
    6
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    Veerakathy
    The 105 year old tobacco farmer talks about a way of life that has helped him live a very long life.
    57,803 views
    32
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    Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam
    The Bishop reflects on Jaffna's relationship, past and present, with the south.
    10,188 views
    4
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    Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam
    The senior nun reflects on why Jaffna people describe themselves as "our people".
    10,824 views
    3
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    T. Arasanayagam
    The English teacher talks about his childhood memories of Jaffna and his discovery of "the other".
    10,058 views
    2