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A Celebration of Creativity and Culture Sri Lanka recently witnessed a vibrant celebration of creativity and cultural heritage at the Wattala Kite Festival, held at the Pamunugama Sarakku Kanda Beach. The event took place on Saturday, September 30, and was graced by the presence of Industries, Science and Technology Minister Professor Chrishantha Abeysekera as the Chief Guest. The festival featured two distinct categories: the Children's Open for participants aged 6 to 16, and the Adult Open for those 16 years and older. Each category encouraged participants to showcase their artistic talents through unique kite designs. Prizes were awarded for various categories, including the most creative kite, the largest kite, and the smallest kite, highlighting the diversity and imagination of the participants. Organized by the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha, the event was conducted under the guidance of Chairman Brihan Abdeen. The festival attracted a large number of attendees, including dignit...

A New Life in Nha Trang On Tran Phu Street in Nha Trang, Daniel begins his day with a cup of coffee on the balcony, watching the bay unfold. The Canadian software engineer has called this city home for a year. His journey to Vietnam started three years ago as a tourist, but after returning to Canada, he found himself longing for the experiences he had in the country. This desire led him to make a bold decision: move to Nha Trang to see if he could truly integrate into the local culture. He rented a studio apartment in the northern part of the city for $400, began learning Vietnamese, joined local running groups, and now works remotely while organizing coding workshops for students. “Northern Nha Trang has its own rhythm, neither too fast nor too dull. I have been to Bangkok, Bali and Lisbon, but only here do I find the right mix of sea, mountains, good food, and fast internet,” he says. The Growing Expat Community Unofficial data from Expat, a platform that helps people find place...