Sri Lanka History is incident full being an important trade port and oasis of nature for sea farers of China, Arabia and Europe of the ancient times. Sri Lanka has a fascinating documented history of over 2500 years of civilization. The most valuable source of knowledge for the legends and historical heritage of Sri Lanka, is the Mahavamsa (Great Genealogy or Dynasty), a chronicle compiled in Pali, in the sixth century BC.
Sri Lanka’s Culture is as fascinating as its ancient and a mystique civilization. The Yaksha and Naga tribes civilized before 300 B.C. using agriculture and irrigation, nourished by Buddhism in early 2nd century B.C. and influenced by Indian invasions and going through Portuguese, Dutch and British rule, Sri Lanka’s Culture became diverse like its Natural Heritage.Known as the Smiling People through out the world, Sri Lankan’s enjoy a unique life style that's humble, artistic, entertaining and touching someone's heart with Sri Lanka hospitality known for centuries. The intimate connection between Society and Buddhism as well as traditional forms of Art, Dance and Music are the fusion of Sri Lanka Culture.
In the early 19th century The British rule introduced democracy, modern education, legal and a commercial agriculture system. Sri Lanka now is a mirror of its own ancient and modern cultures diverse from it's cities to far villages across the tiny island. Social Diversity of Sri Lankans can be explained as people involved in software engineering for international markets as well as traditional farmers using buffalos to work in the paddy fields.
