Cultural heritage in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The pearl of Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka reflects the long history of the country. Sri Lankan culture has diversity from prehistoric settlements and archaeological evidence of prehistoric human Balangoda (Deraniyagala, 1998) to modern Cots food such as pizza to the USA. Demonstrated the vision of cultural heritage embedded in society through legal definition by analyzing the definition of Sinhala's cultural heritage, the definition given by the 1940 law, and the relationship between Athens Constitution and the UNESCO General Assembly in 1954 To do.

Sri Lanka is officially known as "Sri Lanka Democratic Socialist Republic". Located south of the South Indian subcontinent is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean. It was not known as Ceylon until 1972. The history recorded in Sri Lanka extends over 3000 years. From the ancient Silk Road to the Second World War, its geographical position and deep port makes it an important strategic point. Sri Lanka is a diverse country with many religions, races and languages. Sinhalese are majority, but there are many ethnic minorities such as Tamil, Muslim wilderness, castle people, Kafir, Malaysia, indigenous Vada. There are abundant Buddhist traditions in Sri Lanka, the first one knows that Buddhists work on the island. The recent history of this country declined decisively in the military triumph of 2009, but it was devastated by the civil war of 30 years that ended with controversy.

Close to the Indian subcontinent, it has promoted close cultural exchanges between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times. At the intersection of the sea crossing the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is also influenced by the cultures of other Asian civilizations. An ancient Greek geographer called it Taprovane. The Arabs call it Serendib. Later, European mapmakers called it Ceylon, and from time to time it was used for trade purposes. It became officially Sri Lanka in 1972. Its origin can be traced back to the 6th century BC The unique civilization of Sri Lanka is characterized by two factors. Complex irrigation system over 2000 years. Hindu and Muslim influences further enrich this civilization