Sri Lanka: The Emerald Island

The idyllic and picturesque ’emerald isle’ of Sri Lanka has long evoked fascination. This last remnant of a great prehistoric continent now sunk in the deep ocean has drawn visitors to its shores since ancient times. Resplendent visuals shot by the renowned photographer, Devika Gunasena, brilliantly capture the spectacular beauty of this quaint island, its glorious artistic heritage and its distinct form of Buddhism. Tissa Devendra’s text complements the work of the photographer, by taking the reader on a voyage through the history of the island, giving pride of place to its vibrant people who are seen as the protagonists of this history.