Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot

About Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot

Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot is a podcast that explores Sri Lanka’s rich history, diverse cultures, and modern-day realities. From ancient kingdoms and colonialism to post-war society and global diaspora, we dive deep into the forces shaping this unique island nation. Join experts, artists, activists, and everyday voices as we unpack timely topics — including Sri Lankan politics, ethnic identity, migration, innovation, climate change, and regional dynamics in South Asia. Whether you're Sri Lankan, part of the diaspora, or curious about the cultural, political, and historical depth of South Asia, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations and fresh perspectives. New episodes released regularly. Season 3 starts in September. 👉 Follow now to discover modern stories from one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Keywords: Sri Lanka podcast, South Asia, Sri Lankan diaspora, Tamil Sinhalese history, modern Sri Lanka, island culture, South Asian politics, global south voices, post-conflict society

Publisher

Dee Gibson

Category

arts · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2024

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Sri Lankan Batik : Arundika on Wax, Cracks, and Turning Craft Into a Global Flex

   Arundika Weersekera is a Sri Lankan Architectural Designer and Batik Artist trained in Sri Lanka and the UK, who explains her mission to introduce batik as a contemporary art form to an international audience, expanding from clothing into homeware. She shares her early path from family garment manufacturing to founding Hues of Batik, and how she ultimately came to love architecture, especially the craft-rich, layered sensibility associated with Geoffrey Bawa, while reconnecting with her...

2. 

   28 Jan 2026

   Island Files: Nicholas Brookes on Cricket, Culture, and Community in Sri Lanka

   Island Files: Nicholas Brookes on Cricket, Culture, and Community in Sri Lanka In this episode of 'Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot', we dive into the compelling journey of Nicholas Brookes, a journalist, ghostwriter and the author of the multi-award-winning 'An Island's Eleven: The Story of Sri Lankan Cricket'. He has covered sport, travel and culture for publications including The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and Middle East Eye, and podcasts regularly on Sri Lank...

3. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Wildlife, Landscapes & Photography : Journey through Sri Lanka with Renowned Naturalist Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne

   Naturalist Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne explores Sri Lanka's remarkable biodiversity, from leopards to whales, highlighting its status as a global biodiversity hotspot in an interview with the host.

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• Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne
• Juliet Coombe
• Nimmi Harasgama
• Shaun Seneviratne
• Susan Joachim

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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