We would like to share a link to read an article written by Dishan Joseph for Daily News on “A slice of Africa in Puttalam: The culture of African–Sri Lankan people is on the verge of vanishing”
Most Sri Lankans in Colombo city would have caught a glimpse of robust women, of African descent dancing to pulsating drumbeats. We have applauded the performances of the African Manja group. But have we truly understood their origins, displacement and hardships hidden behind their smiles. I firmly believe that after their generations have lived here for 500 years, they too are very much Sri Lankan
source: Daily News
OpenEdition vous propose de citer ce billet de la manière suivante :
DM (18 mars 2026). “A slice of Africa in Puttalam” by Dishan Joseph (Daily News). SRI LANKA & DIASPORAS. Consulté le 16 octobre 2026 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/15w9d