Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka Late 1800s Showing five workers tying cinnamon cane into cylindrical bundles was destined for export. Photograph by W L H Skeen and Co Sri Lanka is the world’s largest producer of cinnamon, accounting for about 65% to 70% of global production. The remaining supply comes from countries like Seychelles, Madagascar, […]
during my 1988 visit to Colombo (also Kandy), I noticed several more-than-life-size religious images (the Blessed Virgin, among others, I recall best) on the road side (from airport to Colombo to several other places). I am Catholic and appreciated the scenes. are these images still around in any place near Colombo? Unfortunately, I took non prictures during that visit! thanks