AIESEC JLC

Intern Booklet

24/12F, Sri Siddartha Path,Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

AIESEC Sri Lanka has started in 1995 in University of Moratuwaand now it is operating in 4 universities (in University of Moratuwa,

University of Kelaniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University

of Colombo) with an active membership of more than 300 and

thousands of alumni.

AIESEC SRI LANKA

The organization has been registered as a student organization in

these universities and also under the review of staff advisors form

universities. AIESEC Sri Lanka office is situated in Colombo at

Kirulapana where you can reach by route no: 138 bus from Colombo

Fort.Address of AIESEC Sri Lanka Office

24/12F Sri Siddhartha Path.

Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.

AIESEC Jayawardenapura (JLC) has become a well-

established and committed student organization offering

ultimate leadership experiences to students from all

faculties of the University and life changing experience the

Exchange Participants.

AIESEC IN UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA

The Project Urumaya

Experience the ultimate GCDPi initiative with Urumaya, a project that will create a

milestone in your lifetime! Discover the beauty of another culture. Be a part of this

amazing Project by AIESEC Jayewardenepura and experience the most unforgettable 6

weeks of your life yet. Travel around the Sri Lanka and experience the uniqueness

heritage of the country and create videos and articles about them .Be creative, innovative

and flexible . Interns get to visit at-least 4 places and have to come up with 4 video

documentaries and 100 quality photos to be exhibited at the photo exhibition and 4

articles to be posted on the website.

1. The team of interns has to scout and spend time with those cultural ,arts & crafts molding areas and engage with those activities

2) Interns will be required to analyze the state of the heritage and come up with resolutions to tackle the problems faced by each industry. Resolutions have to incorporate elements of development and protection of those cultural arts & crafts.

Job

Description3) Interns will be required to capture photographs and document their journey with the aim of publishing a report and also required to shoot a video documentary for each industry.

4) Interns are required to carry out photo editing, graphic designing, and article writing and come up with novel ideas .Producing promotional materials about these situations is a top most priority.

Job

Descriptions

5) A Photography exhibition & cultural show will be staged at the end of the internship so interns have to actively participate in the organization of the event

6) Photo editing for the Exhibition ,Related video documentaries and video graphic activities has to be carried out by the interns

Ambalangoda

Ambalangoda is a coastal town located

in Galle District, Southern Province of

Sri Lanka. The town is renowned for

the manufacture of wooden masks and

puppets, and wood carvings.

Handicraft of woodcarving in Sri

Lanka has a long history. The three

dimensional carvings of ebony

Elephants, Buddha are popular in Sri

Lanka.

Wooden Masks are produced mainly in

the South western coastal belt of Sri

Lanka. Of all the areas of the South‐western coastal belt, the city of

Ambalangoda has a long heritage in

the specialized handicraft of

producing Wooden Masks in a wide

range of sizes in vibrant colours.

Kandy (Lacquer Works)Lacquer work is Sri Lanka

handicraft is from the Kandyan

provinces. Lac is a resin

secreted from the bark of

certain trees that have been

infested with the Lac beetle.

They decorate ornaments,

walking sticks, book‐ends, ash

trays letter openers, and wooden

handles etc. are decorated with

Lacquer work.

Today, lacquer work is also

produced by the inferior method

of painting the object and

covering it with layers of

varnish. Visitors who wish to

witness this craft should travel

to the village of Palle Hapuvida

near Matale.

The Handloom Textile Industry in Sri Lanka has a centuries old history. This tradition of handloom weaving has been brought down from generation to generation in the country. The Sri Lankan weavers succeeded in creating a distinct identity of their own by transforming the traditional woven patterns and color schemes into the beautiful textile designs.

HANDLOOM INDUSTRY IN

SRI LANKA

Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an ancient palace located in

the central Matale District, Sri Lanka.

The name refers to a site of historical

and archaeological significance that is

dominated by a massive column of rock

nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high.

According to the ancient Sri Lankan

chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was

selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495

CE) for his new capital. He built his

palace on the top of this rock and

decorated its sides with colourful

frescoes. The name of this place is

derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri,

the Lion Rock.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed

World Heritage Site. It is one of the

best preserved examples of ancient

urban planning. It is the most visited

historic site in Sri Lanka.

Plolonnaruwa

The second most ancient of

Sri Lanka's kingdoms,

Polonnaruwa was first

declared the capital city by

King Vijayabahu I, who

defeated the Chola invaders in

1070 to reunite the country

once more under a local

leader. Today the ancient city

of Polonnaruwa remains one of

the best planned

archaeological relic sites in

the country, standing

testimony to the discipline and

greatness of the Kingdom's

first rulers. Its beauty was

also used as a backdrop to

filmed scenes for the Duran

Duran music video Save a

Prayer in 1982. The ancient

city of Polonnaruwa has been

declared a World Heritage

site by UNESCO.

Enjoy the rich Sri Lankan culture visiting the Sacred Temple of the Tooth in the majestic city of Kandy.

Walk around the charming Kandy Lake towards the Sacred Temple of the Tooth and explore the kandyan heritage on your unforgettable retreat.

The Sacred Temple of the Tooth

Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do in Sri Lanka during your holiday.Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.In warm Indian ocean you can see Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins and Striped dolphins. Sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species, for example Bluefin tuna and flying fish.

Whale watching Mirissa

Official name:

Location:

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50. north, longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52., 650km

north of the equator

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Colombo

Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language)

18%, other 8%

Note: English (a link language commonly) is used in government and

spoken competently by about 15% of the population

Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified

10% (2001 census)

Sri Lanka Standard Time is five and a half hours ahead of GMT.

(Allowance should be made for summer-time changes in Europe.)

230. 240 volts, 50 cycles AC. If you travel with a laptop computer bring

a stabilizer

Currency (code):

Commercial capital:

Languages:

Religion:

Time zone:

ABOUT SRI LANKAElectricity:

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island

nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of

time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still

flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and

unspoilt.

CURRENCY COMMUNICATION

The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupee. You

can change dollars from the stalls situated at

the Lobby of the airport. All most all the

banks and branches provide cash exchange

service for USD, though they will reduce a

percentage from the total amount exchanged

as a commission. VISA and Master card

trailers are situated in all the cities, but if

you plan to visit county side it’s advised to

keep some extra money in LKR with you.

American express dealer in Sri Lanka is

“Nation trust Bank”.

Internet connection should be received

via a dongle (around 3500LKR). Direct

Wi-Fi access is limited to Colombo city

area. Most popular service providers are

Mobitel and Dialog. It is better to buy a

SIM card from the outlets situated in

Airport lobby as soon as you arrive. Get

all details about call rates before

purchasing. 2G network would cover on

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G

network covers on HSDPA 850 / 900 /

1700 / 1900 / 2100. There are two

options to fund to your mobile account,

either pre-paid or postpaid

Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a

remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine

beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences

within such a compact location. Within a mere area of65,

610 kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330

kilometers of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15

national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly

500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical

gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture

that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as

Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and

Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!

Reference Link:

http://www.cbsl.gov.lk/htm/english/_cei/er/

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SRI LANKAN CUISINE & FOOD

Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the most

complex cuisines of South Asia. Due to

its proximity to South India, the cuisine

of Sri Lanka shows some influence, yet

is in many ways quite distinct. As a

major trade hub, it draws influence

from colonial powers that were

involved in Sri Lanka and by foreign

traders. Rice, which is consumed daily,

can be found at any occasion, while

spicy curries are favorite dishes for

lunch and dinner. Generally, breakfast

costs less than 1.5 USD, lunch around

2 USD and dinner about 2USD. Most of

the curries are made with chili,

turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and

rampe. When ordering foods, be aware

about the spiciness of them. Indian

and western restaurants like

McDonalds and KFC are also available

in urban areas

Contacts

LCVP IGCDPAnosha Rangallaanosha.rangalla@aiesec.net+94782678496

EP ManagerRishard Zainrzain8@gmail.com+94710867018

Team LeaderDinuka Madushankddmchathuranga@gmail.com+94768335125