Among the thousands of tributes that will be shared in appreciation of great father’s, mine – less than a year since I lost my father – centres on the greatest…
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The Renaissance of Ceylon Cinnamon
by Dilhanby DilhanOn 28th April, 2024 we curated the renaissance of Ceylon Cinnamon. Like the very first renaissance in the 12th Century, this one is sparked by a different perspective. Elevating the…
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Peoples’ Market at MJF Centre West – aglow for so many reasons
by Dilhanby DilhanThe MJF Centre in Moratuwa was aglow again last night. This time with the determined optimism of 80 micro-entrepreneurs striving to better their lives. Undeterred by the light rainfall, over…
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Compromise on anything but your values
by Dilhanby DilhanA Tea Grower’s view of discount culture, ethical consumerism and the role of Ceylon Tea in a sustainable future Writing in The Australian last week, Damon Kitney headlined coverage of…
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Good tea for good health – one more reason to brew a cuppa
by Dilhanby DilhanA growing body of scientific evidence points to the human health benefits in tea. Yet tea growers who value quality suffer the consequences of discounting that drives them to compete with cheap, blends that are popular for the ability it gives brands to discount and lure consumers through price. That is harmful to an industry struggling to overcome an exploitative, colonial history and evolve into a sustainable, climate adapted, socially responsible tea industry.
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Photographer Yuriko Nakao’s perspective on Significance
by Dilhanby DilhanIn March last year, an accomplished and empathetic photographer, Yuriko Nakao visited Sri Lanka and the Merrill J. Fernando Foundation’s Western Centre on the outskirts of Colombo. Making pictures at…