Everyday life: food, transport, shopping and daily habits on the island.
LostCeylonDiaries explain that eating with hands is an ancient Lankan tradition rooted in Vedic practice — each finger represents one of five elements, and touching food aids digestion.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a Friday evening event at We Are bar in Weligama from 7 pm — BBQ, vinyl records, and cocktails.
Open sourceA photo of the fruit selection available at local shops in Unawatuna in November.
Open sourceThe tournament will feature food stalls from Shack and Barista, a raffle, and all proceeds will go to charity for the local community.
Open sourceSL Dragons Academy is hosting the Dragons Tournament with 64 teams in Galle, uniting children across four age groups with sponsor support and proceeds going to the local community.
Open sourceFrom 24 to 26 October, the Ceylon Motor Show will feature over 150 classic cars and 30 brands in one venue.
Open sourceAccording to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025, Sri Lanka scored 95.56%, surpassing Turkey, France, and Morocco.
Open sourceCeylon Tea Trails received three Michelin keys, Wild Coast Tented Lodge two keys, and 25 more island hotels were also recognized in the guide.
Open sourcenATFEST International Dance Festival 2025 takes place October 10–12 in Sri Lanka under the motto 'You will leave different' — a contemporary dance festival featuring international troupes.
Open sourceOctober 16 — a guided tour of the Ways of Knowing exhibition at Geoffrey Bawa Trust; October 18 — the Colour Power workshop with the Barefoot design team.
Open sourceA brief announcement of the Kiri Kopi café review in Colombo, published in architect Nadya Sakhno's channel.
Open sourceThe National Dengue Control Unit urged destruction of mosquito breeding sites: 38,702 dengue cases and 21 deaths have been recorded this year.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a volleyball meetup on September 25 at 14:30 at Galle Volleyball Hall for 2 hours.
Open sourceAn announcement about the resumption of weekly volleyball meetups for island residents.
Open sourceThe Clean Sri Lanka initiative is launching a training program for 10,000 tuk-tuk drivers to improve tourist service quality and combat price gouging.
Open sourceA curated gastronomic guide to Colombo by long-term expat and mother of two Anzhelika Grigoryeva is published.
Open sourceThe author debunks the myth about the absence of good coffee on the island and shares favorite coffee spots — Soul Temple and Lolami in Mirissa.
Open sourceThe Gourmet Galle 2026 culinary festival will take place from January 26 to February 1, featuring Michelin-starred chefs Angela Hartnett and Atul Kochhar.
Open sourceRussia recorded its first chikungunya cases in two men who returned from Sri Lanka; both are in moderate condition and health authorities say there is no risk of spread in Russia.
Open sourceStarting today, Skinny Tom's café in Unawatuna extends its hours and offers dinners from 18:00 to 21:00 in addition to its previous daytime schedule.
Open sourceThe author admires the marketing strategy of organizers of a Tamil concert featuring A.R. Rahman in Colombo, releasing new posters in different styles every few days.
Open sourceAn announcement of an event at a beautiful Colombo theatre on the 26th — 14 subscribers have already bought tickets, with the lanka.wtf channel providing a timely notice.
Open sourceThis Sunday Colombo hosts an International Kite Festival, while upcoming events include an International Theatre Festival, Deep Jungle Fest in Sigiriya, and Lanka Comic Con.
Open sourceA private bus crashed at full speed into a public transport stop in Pettah, Colombo, with one person reported injured.
Open sourceRestaurant Smoke climbed to 14th place in the 50 Best Asia 2025 ranking, with team KAIYO congratulating them on the achievement.
Open sourceAnother pool tournament will take place at KICKS billiards club in Ahangama; last time 8 players competed and all tables were full.
Open sourceJune 21 marks International Yoga Day, established at India's PM Modi's initiative as a reminder of unity between body, mind, and nature.
Open sourceOn June 21, a children's festival featuring workshops, dancing, drawing, and cooking for children aged 3 to 14 will take place at Galle Fort.
Open sourceA personal account of stepping out after an English Breakfast into bright sunshine with the scent of fresh fruits and sea salt.
Open sourceMembers of the Vintage Car Club gathered in Colombo, turning the city into a journey through time.
Open sourceThe channel shares a link to a mobile driving simulator where you can drive a crazy bus across Sri Lanka, available for Android and PC.
Open sourceThe channel asks subscribers if they have ever had to dodge a 'crazy bus' during their time in Sri Lanka.
Open sourceThe Locomotive Engineers Association threatens to halt coastal railway services from noon, demanding repairs to a faulty signalling system.
Open sourceThe channel recounts the history of five o'clock tea traced to the Duchess of Bedford and invites readers to a themed community event.
Open sourceAccording to the police spokesperson, 1,062 people have died and 7,000 have been injured in 2,064 road incidents since the start of the year.
Open sourceThe Russian Embassy warns citizens about the largest chikungunya outbreak in Sri Lanka in 20 years and recommends mosquito protection measures.
Open sourceTwo bus accidents happened in one day: the Passikudah–Galle bus collided with a truck (1 dead), and the Nuwara Eliya–Kandy bus crashed with 23 hospitalised.
Open sourceDue to a railway workers' strike, trains are only running short routes to Galle, Negombo, and Weyangoda; the next day's situation is unclear.
Open sourceOutbreaks of dengue fever and chikungunya continue in Sri Lanka; both diseases are spread through mosquito bites.
Open sourceThe channel launches an experimental 'Best Events of the Week' segment in partnership with the LankaWTF service.
Open sourceYet another bus accident occurred in Kandy, leaving 20 people injured.
Open sourceIn the center of the island, a passenger bus fell into a ravine and the death toll rose to 21.
Open sourceThe author reviews available food delivery services in Sri Lanka during the rainy season, including Uber Eats, with a focus on limitations for Russian card holders.
Open sourceThe Southern Province Tourism Bureau is hosting a free Sri Lankan New Year celebration at Holuwagoda River Park in Galle with music, dances and traditional games.
Open sourceUber introduced an option allowing female drivers to accept rides only from female passengers — the feature is available in over 20 countries.
Open sourceOn April 5, the Colombo–Katunayake expressway and key city areas will be periodically closed due to an Indian minister's visit.
Open sourceA video from Warakapola shows the consequences of not yielding to a bus that swerved into oncoming traffic.
Open sourceLeos App is set to launch in May 2025 as a new competitor to Pickme and Uber in Sri Lanka's ride-hailing market.
Open sourceThe main road in the Unawatuna area is blocked in both directions due to a parade — drivers are advised to take alternative routes.
Open sourceChildren's books in Russian and English for ages 1 to 18 are for sale in Galle, priced from 50 to 1,200 rupees, with possible delivery.
Open sourceA post about the Dog Care animal rescue centre and its activities.
Open sourceA short video demonstrates the skilled technique for opening a coconut — a local life hack for seasoned Island residents.
Open sourceShanti Shanti restaurant in Talpe, led by chef Igor Dubrovin, offers pizza that deserves to be called the best in Sri Lanka.
Open sourceA short approving note about a volunteer beach clean-up organized by the local community.
Open sourceThe organizer invites everyone to collect plastic and litter on Hikkaduwa beaches on January 29 at 4 PM.
Open sourceThe Cava cafe team in Weligama welcomes new arrivals and introduces chef Wassana, serving breakfasts daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Open sourcePasijou invites everyone to a comedy improv workshop — no experience needed, entry by donation.
Open sourcePasijou venue announces weekend events including musical bingo, a borscht quiz night, and a bachata dance workshop.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a cultural festival recognized as one of the world's best by reputable publications.
Open sourceA curated list of ten venues for New Year's Eve celebrations with advice to contact them directly for reservations.
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