Sri Lanka is one of the most hospitable nations in the world. The customs and culture of Sri Lanka have a mostly Buddhist basis, but it is a country where many ethnic groups live in harmony. To get the best out of this island, reserve your stay at one of the finest luxury resorts in Sri Lanka the likes of Blue Water Club Suites.
Ethnic Relations
Sri Lanka is a country with a strong history dating back to as early as 10,000 B.C.E. It is believed that the country had already been inhabited by local tribal groups when ‘Prince Vijaya’ from India landed on the island with his people; through them came the Indo-Aryan origin of the Sinhalese people that occupy the country as the major ethnicity today.
Ethnicities Migrated to SL
Ethnicities the likes of Muslims, Tamils, Moors and Burghers migrated to this island over time. At present, there are 74% Sinhalese, 18% Tamils, 7% Muslims, and 1% other ethnicities (Burghers, Malays, etc) as a percentage of the total population.
Social Stratification
Class and caste differences do exist in the country, though not as prevalently as during the earlier times. The class is decided by factors like wealth, education level, employment, and social networking.
Sri Lankan culture
Sri Lankan culture is immensely shaped by the influence of colonial rule. A great deal of architecture, especially in the coastal regions such as Galle, Negombo and Colombo, have been constructed according to the whims and fancies of the respective colonial rulers. These structures and historical monuments including the Galle Fort and Dutch Hospital, serve as major tourist attractions of the country in modern times.
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