Hi friends!!!

I think that Sri Lanka ia very interesting place for holiday. That is the reson why I want something more about this destination. Very interesting is Sigiriya Rock. The history of Sigiriya dates back to over 5000 thousand years. One of Sri Lanka’s major attractions and a World Heritage Site, Sigiriya(Lion Rock) came into prominence in the 5th centaury AD, when the patricidal King Kasyapa, afraid of reprisals led by his half - brother, Mogolan, chose to move the seat of power from Anuradhapura to this 500m rock. It was Kasyapa and his master-builders who were responsible for the complex plan which made Sigiriya the glorious capital it was, for 17 years (477 – 495 AD). The frescoes of the ‘ heavenly maidens ‘ halfway up the rock in a sheltered gallery, are the only painted renderings of a secular subject in this country.The 'mirror wall ‘, which records the poetic outpourings of early visitors to the rock and the colossal plan of the royal palace, water gardens and fortifications, is entirely fascinating.Mahinyangana Maha Seya is the next one. This Chetiya (stupa) was built during the lifetime of Lord Buddha enshrining the lock of hair given by Him to God Saman on the occasion of His first visit to Sri Lanka, nine months after attaining enlightenment. It is the first ever stupa to be constructed in Sri Lanka.It was enlarged by Arhat Sarabhu to a Chetiya 12 cubic feet high after receiving and enshrining the collar bone relic of the Buddha taken from the funeral pyre. Subsequently it was enlarged and rebuilt byvarious Kings and restored again during modern times.



Carla Kristof

Hi friends!!!

Can you rememmber what about I was writtening in the last article? About Sri Lankas acient cities! Today I continue with it. Today the first is Adam´s Peak. It is believed that Lord Buddha placed his footprint on the summit of this sacred mountain during his third visit to the isle, hence the name Sri Pada which literally means 'the sacred footprint'. Adam's Peak is a pilgrimage for four religions.It is 7,360 feet in height and is the forth highest mountain in the country and has several approaches, the main ones being through the Hatton town and Ratnapura District. Annually, from December to April, devotees climb the mountain to pay homage to the holy site.
The next one is Dambulla Vihara. Located north of Kandy and considered by most to be the center point of SriLanka, Dambulla is a town built around a vast isolated rock mass measuring 500 ft. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It was here that King Valagambahu took refuge in the 1st century B.C. The view from the top of this rock is breathtaking 350 ft.above are a series of five caves which was later turned into a magnificent rock temple by King Valagambahu. In the first cave is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47 ft, long , cut out from the rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism. The frescoes on the walls and ceiling could be dated to the 15th - 18th centuries. In the second cave, the finest and the largest , are not less than 150 life size statues of gods. There are numerous images of the Buddha as well. The ceiling too is covered with frescoes which depict great events in the life of the Buddha , and landmarks in the history of the Sinhala People.

Carla Kristof

Hi KIDS!!!

In this article I will be writtening about Sri Lanka and her most Ancient Cities. So, hurry up!!
Kandy ’s main attraction is the Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th c. A.D., the sacred relic has ever since been the symbol of sovereignty for its rulers, it has been enshrined in great splendour from time immemorial. Kandy’s Dalada Maligawa is a magnificent shrine, with decorative walls, moat, turrets,a golden roof and fine wood-work and its 16th – 19th century ambience remains vivid. Three religious services (pooja) with traditional music, held daily at dawn, mid-day and in the evening, can be viewed by visitors.
Kelaniya Tempe lis the next city what about I will be writtening today. This temple, consecrated during the third and final visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment, is situated 7 miles from Colombo in the Gampaha District on the banks of the Kelaniya River. It has a history of nearly 2563 years.The Mahawansa records that the original Dagoba at Kelaniya enshrined a gem-studded throne on which the Buddha sat and preached. The temple is also famous for its image of the reclining Buddha and paintings which depict important events in the life of the Buddha, in the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, also incidents from the Jataka tale (Folk Tales). lt is the venue of the annual Duruthu Perahera held in the month of January.

Carla Kristof

Next 5 years will by president of Slovak Republic Ivan Gašparovič

Gašparovič won in the election of president of Slovak Republic. He is the first president, who the people won again. He gained 55,53% of votes. His rival Iveta Radičová won 44,47% of votes. „The slovak citizen appreciates me. I thing, that it decided.“ On the second round of presidential election voted 52% of the rightful voters. The recults of election to prepared Central election committee.
„Our aim was loaded. The candidate, who we were supporting, won“: The election result commented the prime minister Robert Fico.
Radičová said:“ I congratulate to winner of election and I respect the result of election“.

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Cibulkova scratch in Miami because of a cramp

MIAMI – Dominika Cibulkova wasn´t lucky in the 3. round on WTA Sonny Ericsson Open in Miami tournament. The Slovak tennist scratch the match with the Spain tennist Anabel Medina Garrigues in the state 6:7, 6:1 and 5:5 in the third set because of cramp in her legs.
The scramble took 3 hours and 15 min. Slovakia lost so the last singleplayer, Daniela Hantuchova with Magdalena Rybarikova said goodbay to the tournament in the second round. Cibulkova is taking a cheque of 18.470 dollars and she will get 80 more items in the WTA scale. Cibulkova didn´t hide her big disappointment after the match with Medina Garrigues.
„I´m very sorry, that I couldn´t play this match until the end, but it really wasn´t possible. In the third game I get very strong cramps and I couldn´t even rise from the ground. It was a hard match and it was very wet outside what plays also its role. I´m very disappointed and sad, because I was the better player, although Medinas achievement was also very good.

Paul

Azarenka defeats Williams to claim Key Biscayne title

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP)—Rising from her chair following the final changeover, Serene Williams glanced at her skirt and brushed away some lint, trying to look good in defeat.It wasn’t easy. A sore leg and erratic strokes were too much to overcome, and the top-ranked Williams was upset 6-3, 6-1 Saturday by 19-year-old Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open. Williams said her left thigh began bothering her in the quarterfinals, and she also was bothered by a sprained ankle.
“It was a little difficult moving to the left and a little bit to the right,” she said. With a chuckle, she added, “A little forward was also difficult.”
The loss ended Williams’ reign on Key Biscayne. She was bidding for a record sixth women’s title and her third in a row. Instead, she fell to 38-2 in the tournament since 2001, with the only other loss to her sister Venus.
“I’m not that bummed, because I feel like there’s next year,” Williams said. “And then there’s the year after and the year after.”
Paul

China´s request for the change of dollar to a new currency

According to China the dominance of dollar as a world currency haven´t acquited in the time of financial crisis. So China requests the creation of a new incoming currency. This incoming currency should be under the control of the International Monetary Fund.
The apell of the Chinese Central Bank talks about the increase of self-assurance of Peking in the ekonomic world. It wants to influence the leaders of representative groups of the 20 biggest economies of the word. They will discuss global crisis on the 2. of April this year in London. The Chinese government says, that is dangerous to depend on one national currency. The Chinese apell was published in English. It is clear, that it was made for the international public. The new currency should work in business, investment, in the leading of firms account, for marking the prices of commodities. The new currency should allow to control the economy more effectively. The newly made currency will depend on 185 state members. Peking isv dissatisfied with the position of dollar on the international scene for a long time.

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