
LOCATION - THIMBIRIGASYAYA, SRI LANKA.
Marco
Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in all the world, and
all visitors agree after exploring the country's fabled delights. There is
something to satisfy everybody's desires or fancy -
Golden Beaches -
The coastal stretch south & north of Colombo its capital, (which includes the
suburb of THIMBIRIGASYAYA), offers palm-lined sandy expanses as far
as the eye can see.
Culture and
Traditions - The country has a history of over 2500 years and its own culture
held sacred by its inhabitants. Kandyan dances, a perahera ( procession) with
elephants and decorated carts of devotees of its many diverse religions -
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism, Marriage Ceremonies etc.
Ruins
and Ancient Cities - Ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of
Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, that once governed the country, to satisfy that
inner archaeologist. The ruins of civilization of bygone eras devastated by
invaders or left to ruin due to pestilence and sickness.
Then
there's the natural wealth for which Sri Lanka is rightly renowned - it flora
and fauna, the wonderful climate that can vary as you travel the country, the
picturesque waterfalls and rivers that flow from the hill-country resulting in
luxuriant vegetation that gives the land an emerald hue and breath taking
scenery. Head for the hill country to escape the heat of the plains, where the
coast fades away to reveal gorgeous rolling hills often carpeted with tea
plantations. The entire island is teeming with bird life and exotics like
elephants and leopards are not uncommon. The people are friendly, the food is
delicious and costs are low - indeed a Paradise for those fortunate to inherit
this land and the tourists who venture into the country. (All images from the LANKARAMAYA Temple, Thimbirigasyaya - a focal point for Tourists to Sri Lanka)
IN APPRECIATION
In
recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion
Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere,
the THIMBIRIGASYAGA Lions Club MD306/C2 SRI LANKA proudly displays the
flag of Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the
Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the
Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1
(Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the
Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already
set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a
message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE
SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this
means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or
what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which
needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even
give you some tips on that!