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2. Poruwa ceremony - Wikipedia

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   The Poruwa ceremony appears to have existed in Sri Lanka before the introduction of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC. The Poruwa ceremony was a valid custom as a registered marriage until the British introduced the registration of marriages by Law in 1870. Today's Poruwa ceremony has been influenced by both upcountry and low country customs of ...

3. Wedding dress - Wikipedia

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   A wedding dress or bridal gown is the dress worn by the bride during a wedding ceremony. The color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western culture, the wedding dress is most commonly white, a fashion made popular by Queen Victoria when she married

4. Kandyan jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Kandyan jewellery comes from the hill capital of Ceylon or Sri Lanka. The Kandyan Kingdom lasted till 1815 resulting in the original sets of jewellery and designs still being preserved and worn by Kandyan families today. Kandyan jewellery is handmade and was designed specifically for the royal families. It carries symbols of wealth, prosperity ...

5. MAS Holdings - Wikipedia

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   Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd. Website. masholdings .com. MAS Holdings is a Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer. [3] [4] [5] The company was founded in 1987 by Mahesh, Sharad and Ajay Amalean. [6] MAS Holdings began as an underwear manufacturer and later diversified into sportswear, performance wear and swimwear. [7] [8]

6. Culture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in Sri Lanka's southern and central regions.

7. Apparel industry of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Over the last few decades, the apparel industry grew to represent Sri Lanka's number one export. Following a 38% increase in textile-based revenue from 1996 to 1997, in which the industry generated $2.18 billion in earnings, 50 new textile factories opened in Sri Lanka in 1998. [10] As of 1998, the Sri Lanka apparel industry employed about ...