DOCSLIB.ORG

Discover Exotic Sri Lanka – 2016

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Discover Exotic Sri Lanka – 2016 Discover Exotic Sri Lanka – 2016 Travel the Spice Trail to a UNESCO World Heritage Destination (revised 7/23/15) Trip Summary Join us for a summer 2016 adventure travel vacation to Sri Lanka, a landmark island destination on the ancient Spice Trail, just Dates bursting with wonder and unexpected beauty - and full of surprises! July 30 - August 12, 2016 The tropical island of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is Cost famous for its diverse landscapes, with a blue coastal belt $5,595 from Colombo, Sri Lanka ($800 juxtaposed with her green mountains within just hours of each deposit). other. Sri Lanka's lush island greenery ranges from coconut palm groves to paddy fields and tea plantations, and is embellished by over 200 natural waterfalls. Sri Lanka is blessed with a rich culture Rating and a recorded civilization and history that spans as far back as 380 BC. The advent of Buddhism during the 3rd century BC Moderate imbued Sri Lanka's culture with the rich traditions of ancient civilizations and was the foundation for her great kingdoms with Activities their magnificent "dagobas" (relic chambers). One of these is Archeology actually taller than the third Pyramid of Giza and another is the Architecture largest "stupa" in the whole Buddhist world. Buddhism Cultural Exploration Spices, sapphires and elephants have been synonymous for Cultural Performances centuries with Sri Lanka. The unique location of the island within Historical Sites the Indian Ocean was key to its preeminence as a hub for spice Natural History trading: aromatic cinnamon (the best in the world), cardamom, National Parks nutmeg and pepper were plentiful. The natural sparkle of semi- Photography Safari precious and precious gems with their multitude of hues, iconic to Sightseeing this colorful land, were also among Sri Lanka's exports. The Swimming country lured traders and colonizers from the West, resulting in Train the Portuguese, Dutch and British alternately governing the island Walking for over 150 years dating from the 16th century. Sri Lanka's Wildlife Viewing moniker, "the Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is tribute to these imperial European roots. In the 3rd century BC, Sri Lanka was among the most advanced and developed nations in the pre-modern world. Today, her ruined cities are a record of grandeur unsurpassed from the 3rd century BC through 12 AD. Some highlights we'll be exploring on our adventure vacation to Sri Lanka are the Dambulla rock cave temple and the rock fortress of Sigiriya, one of the island's 8 World Heritage Sites, which showcases some of the most world- renowned, exquisite frescoes in all of South Asia. We'll also visit ADVENTURE TRAVEL FOR WOMEN SINCE 1982 - FIRST AND STILL THE BEST! Discover Exotic Sri Lanka - 2016 2 Polonnaruwa, whose Hindu and Buddhist archaeology are well preserved and awe-inspiring. We'll take in Kandy, a charming Sri Lanka town set beside a lake, and home to the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth, which contains a tooth of Buddha collected at his funeral pyre. We'll travel to the remote jungle village of Dambana to meet and interact with Sri Lanka's community of indigenous inhabitants, the "Veddas" (or forest-dwellers), a direct line of descendants from the island's original Neolithic community dating from at least 16,000 BC. Amazing! Then, we'll hop on board a scenic railway journey bound for Sri Lanka's hill country as we weave through lush, green tea estates on our way to partake in a "Tea Experience" the following day, sampling different teas with a tea sommelier! Take a safari in Sri Lanka in search of leopards and elephants? YES! In 4X4 vehicles, we will safari in Yala National Park to find the largest density of wild leopards in the world, herds of elephant, and the endangered Black-necked Stork. We're in for a treat because in Minneriya National Park, from August - October, there is the awesome wildlife spectacle called "the Gathering," the largest seasonally recurring concentration of wild elephants found in the world! Sri Lanka today still remains a little-known travel destination. Wouldn't you like to discover its exotic highlights before everyone else does? P.S. Maybe hop over to the Maldives for a few days R&R? Main Attractions Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Ancient Cities of Polonnaruwa and Sigiriva, the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the Old Town of Galle and its Fort, and the Sacred City of Kandy. Meet the local aboriginal tribesman, the Veddas, Sri Lanka's last hunter-gatherers. Safari in Minneriya National Park to see "the Gathering" of the elephants, and in Yala National Park to view leopards and an abundance of other wildlife. Travel by train to the lush, green tea country of Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea plantation, tea factory, and experience a tea tasting. Experience the Matale Spice Garden, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and explore colorful Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city. Stay in beautiful 4 and 5-star hotels throughout! What's Included: 12 days/11 nights fully escorted and guided trip in Sri Lanka. Twin-bedded, double occupancy accommodations in 4 and 5-star hotels. All transfers in Sri Lanka between airports and hotels in air-conditioned vehicles. Transportation via private motor coach throughout. Baggage handling throughout, plus porterage at airports and hotels. All meals specified in the itinerary (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner). Bottled mineral water throughout the trip. All sightseeing and services of locally-based, English-speaking guides. One AdventureWomen Trip Associate/Escort. All entry fees to sites listed in the itinerary, and all applicable government taxes. 800 804 8686 | 406 587 3883 (outside U.S.) | [email protected] Discover Exotic Sri Lanka - 2016 3 What's Not Included: Roundtrip international airfare to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tips to your guides, drivers, and safari jeep drivers (see section in “Recommended Tipping”). Sri Lanka visa ($30 online). Alcoholic beverages with meals and items of a personal nature. Passports and Visa Citizens of the United States must possess a valid passport for travel to Sri Lanka, good for 6 months beyond your intended stay. If you do not have a passport, please APPLY NOW! When you have your passport photographs taken, you should get extra photos: even though you need just one passport-size photo when you apply for each visa, you should always carry 2-3 EXTRA photos, just in case an emergency arises (i.e. in case your passport/visa is stolen). If you already have a passport, make sure that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your departure date in Sri Lanka (August 12, 2016), and that you have a minimum of 2 blank facing pages for each visa. Sri Lanka visas can now be applied for online through the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which was introduced recently to grant prior approval instead of getting them on arrival at the point of entry in Sri Lanka. What is an ETA? ETA is an official authorization for a Short Visit to Sri Lanka and is issued electronically. The ETA is introduced with the intention of providing an efficient, reliable and simplified service to those who visit Sri Lanka. ETA holders will be issued a 30 day Short Visit visa at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. The cost of getting your Sri Lanka visa online by Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is $30 U.S. Dollars. An ETA holder is entitled to enter Sri Lanka within three months from the date of issue of ETA. This means, do not apply for your online visa until AFTER Mid-May, 2016. The ETA is issued through an on-line system. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required. On arrival at the port of entry in Sri Lanka, produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. You must bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you. How to get your Sri Lanka Visa Log onto http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ Once approved, you will receive an ETA approval notice allowing a stay of up to 30 days from the date of entry into Sri Lanka. Here is a sample of what the ETA application looks like online, and the questions it asks: Visit our award-winning website at: www.adventurewomen.com Discover Exotic Sri Lanka - 2016 4 Print Date: DD/MM/YYYY. ETA No: Name: Nationality: Passport No: Purpose of Travel : Visit Type : Single / Double / Multiple. Validity of ETA : ETA must be utilized before DD/MM/YYYY (For the Purpose of Travel, put Tourist. For Visit Type, put Single). Keeping Healthy and Health Insurance Although no special vaccinations are required for travel to Sri Lanka, we recommend that you be up to date for the following vaccines: tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis A and B. Please consult your personal physician, local health department, travel clinic, or immunization center about any vaccinations you may need to update, or others that may be personally recommended for you based on your age, health, and past vaccination history. If you are traveling from a destination infected by Yellow Fever, you will be required to present proof of vaccination (don't worry if you are coming from the U.S.). Your best defense to avoid mosquito borne-diseases (malaria and dengue fever) is through the use of a very good insect repellent which contains Deet. You MUST have your own health insurance and be in very good physical condition to participate in this trip. This is an active holiday, and we rate it as Moderate. Trips of this designation offer moderate physical challenges, and for this trip you should be able to walk/hike from 2-5 miles.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • ZEYLANICA a Study of the Peoples and Languages of Sri Lanka
    ZEYLANICA A Study of the Peoples and Languages of Sri Lanka Asiff Hussein Second Edition: September 2014 ZEYLANICA. A Study of the Peoples and Languages of Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-0028-04-7 © Asiff Hussein Printed by: Printel (Pvt) Ltd 21/11, 4 th Lane, Araliya Uyana Depanama, Pannipitiya Published by: Neptune Publications CONTENTS Chapter 1 Legendary peoples of Lanka Chapter 2 The Veddas, the aboriginal inhabitants of Lanka and their speech Chapter 3 The Origins of the Sinhalese nation and the Sinhala language Chapter 4 The Origins of the Sri Lankan Tamils and the Tamil language Chapter 5 The Sri Lankan Moors and their language Chapter 6 The Malays of Sri Lanka and the local Malay language Chapter 7 The Memons, a people of North Indian origin and their language Chapter 8 Peoples of European origin. The Portuguese and Dutch Burghers Chapter 9 The Kaffirs. A people of African origin Chapter 10 The Ahikuntaka. The Gypsies of Sri Lanka INTRODUCTORY NOTE The system of transliteration employed in the text, save for citations, is the standard method. Thus dots below letters represent retroflex sounds which are pronounced with the tip of the tongue striking the roof of the mouth further back than for dental sounds which are articulated by placing the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth. Among the other sounds transliterated here c represents the voiceless palato-alveolar affricate (as sounded in the English church ) and ś the palatal sibilant (as sounded in English sh ow ). The lingual which will be found occurring in Sanskrit words is similar in pronunciation to the palatal .
    [Show full text]
  • Handbook of Jaggery Powder Processing
    PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme HANDBOOK OF PROCESSING OF JAGGERY AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Status and Market size 2 1.2 Sugarcane products market 5 1.3 Nutritive value of Jaggery 7 1.4 Medicinal properties of jaggery 7 1.5 Jaggery vs Sugar 9 Chapter 2: Processing of Jaggery Powder 2.1 Processing of Jaggery 10 2.2 Traditional production process 11 2.3 Modern scientific method of Jaggery Production 17 2.4 Modified furnace by IISR, Lucknow 21 2.5 Advantages of Modern Technology 23 2.6 Organic jaggery 24 2.7 Jaggery Production: Constraints and remedies Chapter 3: Packaging of Jaggery Powder 3.1 Packaging materials used for Jaggery 26 Chapter 4: Export markets for Jaggery and Jaggery based products 4.1 Export status of jaggery from India 27 4.2 Major constraints identified in jaggery exports suggested by 27 APEDA Chapter 5: Food Safety Regulations and Standards 5.1 Food Safety Regulations & Standards for cane jaggery 29 Machineries Manufacturers & Suppliers 31 Hand book of Processing of Jaggery Page 1 Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Status of Sugarcane in India Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) family Gramineae (Poaceae) is widely grown crop in India. It provides employment to over a million people directly or indirectly besides contributing significantly to the national exchequer. Sugarcane growing countries of the world lay between the latitude 36.7° north and 31.0° south of the equator extends from tropical to subtropical zones.
    [Show full text]
  • INDIA JONES Grand Platter Korean Set Meal
    INDIA JONES Grand Platter (Minimum order for two) 3250 per person APPETISER PLATTER steamed prawn in prik nam pla, chicken satay, chicken and prawn sui mai, fresh Vietnamese rice pa- per rolls with prawn and chicken, Singapore popiah, traditional raw papaya salad Tom Kha Phak vegetable soup with coconut milk or Tom Yam Kai spicy Thai soup with chicken MAIN COURSE PLATTER vegetable green curry, wok fried prawns with seafood sauce, grouper with celery and spring onion, sliced barbecued pork, chicken with chili and ginger, wok fried vegetables in black pepper sauce, Singapore noodles and steamed bread Your choice of sliced fresh fruit or ice cream Korean Set Meal (for lunch only) 2900 DAK DORI TANG stewed farm raised chicken with, leeks, shitake and carrots, essence of ginger, garlic and fresh chilies DO MI JIM steamed red snapper served with sweet soy sauce DEAJI BUL GOGI barbequed pork with chili, sesame seed oil and spring onion All the above main courses will be accompanied with kimchi, namuls, piccata, sticky rice, spinach, cuttle fish and tofu broth and sliced fresh fruits Spicy, (V) Vegetarian preparation, Denotes light and healthy. Should you be allergic to any ingredient please bring it to the attention of the server. Above prices exclude 18% Goods and Services Tax. All our food is cooked in refined vegetable oil or butter. We levy no service charge. 01/08/18 Appetisers EDAMAME (V) : 189 Japan 995 young soy beans lightly salted or with Japanese seven spices CRISP CORN KERNELS (V) China 995 batter fried corn kernels tossed in ‘salt
    [Show full text]
  • Cocinas De Asia Cultura Y Gastronomía
    Cocinas de Asia Cultura y Gastronomía Francisco Vintimilla Carrión CEC WCC PCIII 23 / 06 / 2014 Indice 1.1 Introducción a Asia (Ensayo) 1.2 Asia y su importancia en la cocina mundial, productos y herramientas de cocina. 1.3 Religiones de Asia 2.1 China 2.2 China y sus regiones 2.3 Generalidades 2.4 Reseña histórica 2.5 Cultura 2.6 Productos Representativos 2.7 Métodos de cocción 2.8 Cocinas 2.9 Método de servicio y bebidas 2.10 Platos representativos de China 3.1 Japón 3.2 Japón y sus regiones 3.3 Historia 3.4 Generalidades 3.5 Gastronomía 3.6 Métodos de cocción 3.7 Cocinas 3.8 Métodos de servicio y bebidas 3.9 Platos Representativos de Japón 4.1 Corea 4.2 Corea y sus regiones 4.3 Historia 4.4 Cultura y población 4.5 Regiones y Subregiones 4.6 Limites políticos, topografía y clima 4.7 Productos Representativos 4.8 Métodos de cocción 4.9 Cocinas 4.10 Métodos de servicio y bebida 4.11 Platos representativos 5.1 Sureste de Asia 5.2 Sureste de Asia y sus regiones 5.3 Historia 5.4 Cultura y Población 5.5 Regiones y subregiones 5.6 Limites políticos, topografía y clima. 5.7 Productos representativos 5.8 Métodos de cocción. 5.9 Cocinas 5.10 Métodos de servicio y bebidas 5.11 Platos representativos 6.1 India 6.2 India y sus regiones 6.3 Historia 6.4 Cultura y Población 6.5 Regiones y subregiones 6.6 Limites políticos, topografía, clima 6.7 Productos representativos 6.8 Métodos de cocción 6.9 Cocinas 6.10 Métodos de servicio y bebidas 6.11 Platos representativos 7.1 Conclusiones 8.1 Glosario y Fotografías 9.1 Bibliografía 1.1 Introducción (Ensayo “El Arte de la Guerra”).
    [Show full text]
  • Ship Provisions Loading Application
    SHANGHAI HIGHWOODS SHIP CO., LTD. Enquiry shall be sent via [email protected] 96 hours prior to arrival. Price will be slightly adjusted due to port difference CODE. PRODUCT REMARK Q'TY UNIT 1 POTATO KG 2 SWEET POTATO KG 3 CARROT KG 4 WHITE RADDISH KG 5 RED RADDISH KG 6 GREEN RADDISH KG 7 SMALL CABBAGE KG 8 CHINESE CABBAGE KG 9 ROUND CABBAGE KG 10 RED ROUND CABBAGE KG 11 SMALL GREEN CABBAGE / PAKCHOI KG 12 LETTUCE KG 13 ICEBERG LETTUCE KG 14 CAULIFLOWER KG 15 BROCCOLI KG 16 KANG KONG KG 17 SPINACH KG 18 CHINESE CHIVE /KOOCHYE KG 19 CORIANDER LEAVES KG 20 CELERY（LOCAL) KG 21 CELERY KG 22 HALF RIPE TOMATO KG 23 EGG PLANT KG 24 CUCUMBER KG 25 CHAYOTE KG 26 BITTER GOURD KG 27 YELLOW PUMPKIN（yellow squash） KG 28 GREEN PUMPKIN （ Green Squash） KG 29 WHITE GOURD KG 30 ZUCCHINI/MARROW KG 31 SPONGE GOURD KG 32 GARIC STEM-SEASONAL KG 33 LONG BEAN KG 34 STRING BEAN KG 35 GREEN BELL PEPPER KG 36 RED BELL PEPPER KG 37 YELLOW BELL PEPPER KG 38 GREEN CHILLI KG 39 RED CHILLI KG 40 RED CHILLI SMALL KG 41 KOREAN SMALL HOT CHILL KG 42 RED ONION KG 43 WHITE ONION KG 44 LEEK KG 45 SPRING ONION KG 46 GINGER,YOUNG KG 47 GARLIC KG 48 PEELED GARLIC KG 49 GARLIC SPROUTS KG 50 YELLOW BEAN SPROUT KG 51 GREEN BEAN SPROUT KG 52 MUSHROOM KG 53 MUSHROOM,GOLDEN KG 54 OYSTER MUSHROOMS KG 55 SMALL WHITE CIRCLE MUSHROOM KG 56 PLEUROTUS GEESTERANUS KG 57 LOTUS ROOT KG 58 TARO KG 59 LEMON GRASS KG 60 KOREA LETTUCE KG 61 CHRYSANTHEMUM KG 62 FRESH GAI IM/ SESAME LEAF KG 63 FRESH LADY FINGER (OKRA) KG 64 GREEN ASPARAGUS KG 65 BEETROOTS KG 66 KAIK LAN FRESH KG 67 MINT LEAVES
    [Show full text]
  • Methanol Contamination in Indigenous Fermented Alcoholic Beverages
    Methanol contamination in indigenous fermented alcoholic beverages Dr. Elijah I. Ohimain Biological Sciences Department Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Nigeria Food Safety & Regulatory Measures International conference 17 -19 August 2015 Birmingham, UK Incidences of methanol contamination •Beverage ethanol production via fermentation is an age-long tradition in many parts of the world. •In the tropical world, indigenous/rural people including women are involved in the value chain of traditional alcoholic fermentation • In Africa, Asia and South America, there are increasing incidences of methanol contamination in traditionally fermented alcoholic drinks •For instance, in 2008, more than 180 people were killed in Bangalore and in 2009, 136 people were killed in Gujarat (India) •In 2009, 25 persons died in Indonesia after consuming fermented palm wine containing methanol. •130 Indian villagers die from alcohol poisoning in 2011 •In June 2015, 27 persons died after consuming toxic alcohol in India. •Between April and June 2015, 89 persons died in Nigeria following the consumption of alcohol beverage produced from palm wine WHO (2014) Report • There have been numerous outbreaks of methanol poisoning in recent years in several countries, including Cambodia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Libya, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey and Uganda. The size of these outbreaks has ranged from 20 to over 800 victims, with case fatality rates of over 30% in some instances. • Concentrations of 6-27 mg/L have been measured in beer and 10-220 mg/L in spirits. In these concentrations methanol is not harmful. • The informal and illicit production of alcoholic drinks is practiced in many parts of the world, including countries where alcohol is banned.
    [Show full text]
  • LFS Take-Away
    Welcome to LFS take-away. Our take-away offerings are very nearly the same as our normal menu minus the hoppers). Orders are for pick-up only and can be ordered via the Bopple app. You will also be able to order some beverages, including a range of our delightful wines. And, what’s more, you may wish to add items from our on-line grocery shop, things in jars and extra food for later… Heat Factor / Vegan / Vegetarian / All gluten free unless indicated BANQUET $70 PP DEVILLED CASHEWS ACHARU PAN ROLL WITH FERMENTED CHILLI SAUCE CURRY VEGETABLE MALLUNG DHAL RICE PAPPADUMS MIXED SAMBOLS MILK TOFFEE CURRIES (CHOOSE ONE) - POTAT0 / CASHEW / FISH / PRAWN / CHICKEN / MEAT SHORT EATS Price TAPIOCA CHIPS $5 A classic Lankan street snack MURUKKU $6 Crispy chickpea batter with crunchy pulses, spices & curry leaves CRAB CUTLETS (4 P/SERVE) (NOT GLUTEN FREE) $16 Deep fried crab balls with a hint of curry powder, green chilli & dill POTATO PAN ROLLS (NOT GLUTEN FREE) With mustard seeds, turmeric & white chillies, served with fermented chilli sauce $8 BEEF PAN ROLLS (NOT GLUTEN FREE) P/PIECE With green chilli, celery & curry powder, served with fermented chilli sauce CURRIES Price POTATO $15 A white curry with turmeric, green chilli & Lankan mustard CASHEW NUT $16 A gentle white curry with cumin seeds FISH $20 White fish with a slightly roasted curry powder PRAWN $22 A fiery red curry soured with tamarind CHICKEN $32 A hot red curry with tomato MEAT $20 A dry black curry with sweet spices VEGETABLES & SIDES Price HERB & ONION SALAD $10 A fresh & healthful
    [Show full text]
  • Traditional Food Recipes
    AYUSHMAN BHARAT TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE Design: Kamleshwar Singh Batra 9810316649 AYUSHMAN BHARAT TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE Disclaimer: All possible efforts have been made to ensure the correctness of the contents. However, the Ministry of AYUSH shall not be accountable for any inadvertent error in the contents. Corrective measures shall be taken up once such errors are brought to notice. 1 AYUSHMAN BHARAT TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE Page: Message 4 Foreword 5 Preface 6 Preamble 7 Introduction 8 2 SELECTED FOOD RECIPES Page: 1. Amalaki Panaka (Indian Gooseberry Drink) 11 2. Amla Squash 12 3. Takra (Buttermilk) 13 4. Khalam (Medicated Buttermilk) 14 5. Yusha (Medicated Soup) 15 6. Rasala (Medicated Curd) 16 7. Kharjuradi Mantha (Energy Drink) 17 8. Mamsa Rasam (Medicated Mutton Soup) 18 9. Ragi and Banana Smoothie 19 10. Kulattha Rasam (Horse Gram Rasam) 20 11. Peya (Medicated Rice Gruel) 21 12. Ardraka Paka (Ginger Barfi) 22 13. Madhuka Leha (Herbal Jam) 23 14. Lajardraka (Puffed Paddy Ginger Granules) 24 15. Gulkand (Rose Petal Jam) 25 16. Beetroot Halwa 26 17. Kharjur Laddoo 27 18. Niger Seeds Laddu 28 19. Apoopam (Rice Pancake) 29 20. Pumpkin and Big Beans Sweet Pancake 30 21. Gooseberry Stir Fry 31 22. Patrode (Colocasia Leaf Rolls) 32 23. Mixed Millet Drumstick Leaves Dosa 34 24. Besan-suji Pancake with Sesame Chutney 36 25. Different Varieties of Chutney 38 26. Recipes for Enhancing Lactation 41 Page: Acknowledgement 44 3 AYUSHMAN BHARAT ..................................... TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE Message Traditional dietary practices that are interweaved with AYUSH systems of medicine place special emphasis on food and diet as a means to good life, health and wellness.
    [Show full text]
  • Global Journal of Human Social Science Vol.10 Issue 3(Ver1.0)September 2010 P a G E |13
    Global Journal of Human Social Science Vol.10 Issue 3(Ver1.0)September 2010 P a g e |13 Are Cultural Traditions Real ―Assets‖ For Rural People? An Analysis from A Livelihood Perspective GJHSS Classification – C (FOR) 169903,160403,220407 Chandima D. Daskon Abstract-It is argued that rural development planning best Development ideologies are departing from quantitative to precede when there is an effective dialogue with local people qualitative paradigms by acknowledging that development about their values, traditions, identities and knowledge. Among is a process that engages with local people and their the rural communities, cultural traditions that have been knowledge and cultural values. Thus, despite the material preserved for generations are important in attaining various growth, the satisfaction of people‘s cultural aspirations aspects of their desirable objectives. This paper is an attempt to explore the potential wealth and capabilities of culture, and while respecting their customs, knowledge, and cultural to examine the extent to which such cultural traditions can be freedom is vital in fulfilling desirable progress in every regarded as an „asset‟ in the context of achieving sustainability society. of rural livelihoods. The paper draws its evidences from few Current development approaches, which are based on the rural villages in central Sri Lanka, where culture and ‗western models‘ have difficulties in imagining ‗other‘ livelihoods are significantly interconnected. While admitting cultures, ‗other‘ ways of thinking, and forms of rationality some weak and negative aspects of culture that actually impede and, ‗other‘ ways of life (Tucker 1999). This paper argues human progress, the paper argues that cultural traditions that there is a need for an advanced understanding of the carry enormous potentials for sustaining people‟s lives.
    [Show full text]
  • 'Spice Girl' Debra Dobkins on Self-Invention
    WINTER 2010 Unexpected Treasures Brenau’s Own ‘Spice Girl’ Debra Dobkins on Self-invention PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTENTS Board of Trustees 21st century Brenau’s first decade Peter D. Miller, Chair Philip A. Wilheit Sr., Vice Chair James Anthony Walters, Secretary Carole Ann Carter Daniel, WC ’68, Treasurer 4 Spice Girl Gale Johnson Allen, EWC ’91 Betsy Byrd never suspected her biology degree would land her Melissa A. Blanchard, A ‘88 access to Col. Sanders’ secret recipe or that she would have a Raymond H. Burch hand in running what amounts to the modern-day equivalent ithout renewing debate over whether the decade be- Roger Dailey Billy Howard of “the spice trail” as a global logistics expert for mccormick. gan Jan. 1, 2000, or Jan. 1, 2001, this is an appropri- Robin Smith Dudley, WC ’78 Kathryn (Kit) Dunlap, WC ’64 ate time to recount and celebrate some milestones Although the recession puts us at slightly less than 900 now, Elizabeth (Beth) Fisher, WC ‘67 W John B. Floyd 7 Creative Distraction on the quest for a 21st century Brenau University during the we are on track to stabilize enrollment at about 1,000 as the M. Douglas Ivester Charter schools prove their mettle by getting great irst decade of that century. I encourage you to add your own Brenau 2025 Women’s College transforms the single-gender John W. Jacobs Jr. results from bending the rules of traditional public choices, but here is my “Top 10” list: Angela B. Johnston, EWC ’95, ’06 school education. A new Brenau partnership with educational experience.
    [Show full text]
  • Sri Lanka on a Shoestring
    Sri Lanka on a Shoestring Introduction Get yourself to a destination that's long been a culture-loving backpacker's dream, on this affordable 12-day whirlwind tour of central and southern Sri Lanka. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of new friends and you'll never want to travel solo again. Duration: 12 days Start/Finish City: Negombo to Hikkaduwa Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers. Service Level: Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities. Trip Type: Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Physical Grading: 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging. NOTE: Accommodations vary per departure and are subject to change until tour start date; they are not final and should be used as examples only. Day 1Negombo Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Meet Your CEO and Group 1h Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Optional Activities Welcome Dinner You've arrived! Why not share a meal and a drink with your new travel mates? Accommodation Sea Horse Hotel (or similar) Hotel Day 2Negombo/Sigiriya Transfer to UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya.
    [Show full text]
  • To View Online Click Here
    YOUR O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE® Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam 2022 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 13) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled 1 Dear Traveler, At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. And the O.A.T. Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam itinerary you’ve expressed interest in will be a wonderful way to resume the discoveries that bring us so much joy. You might soon be enjoying standout moments like these: Whether it is the cities of the lowlands or the villages of the highlands, Laos offers opportunities for intimate interactions with the local people. You’ll experience the warm welcome of locals during A Day in the Life of a Laotian village, where you’ll meet young schoolchildren at a local elementary school— supported in part through Grand Circle Foundation’s World Classroom initiative. You’ll then meet members of the Hmong hill tribe, an indigenous people of Laos’ northern highlands, and step into the home of shaman who will delve into the time-honored traditions of his people. After a community-hosted lunch with the village chief and his wife, you’ll visit the village’s weaving center. The most moving stories you’ll hear as you travel the world are from the locals who live and work in these areas, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear from local student activists when you visit Thammasat University in Bangkok.
    [Show full text]