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I’m happy when I can make others happy’, Well-known and popular personality of Kandy, Dr. Nihal Karunaratne recalls anecdotes of a colourful life to Udumbara Udugama
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in the center of the city of Kandy at the head of the Pavilion Street. Although an official residence, it is used rarely for
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85th Death Anniversary of Governor Sir John Anderson : A British Governor who loved Sri Lanka, by Wilfred M. Gunasekara
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in Kandy. It was formally renamed as the President's Pavilion in 1972, after Sri Lanka became a republic.
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during his visits to the city. This was used for hosting Royal visits to Kandy, most notably that of
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Therefore, a European-style palace was constructed in the late 18th century for the use of the
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Dr.Tony Donaldson reflects on the Prince of Wales’ visit to Ceylon in 1875, 7 days in Ceylon
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it governed the former Kandyan Kingdom as a protectorate. However following the
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Following independence in 1948 the house became the official residence of the
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of the allies was moved to Kandy, where it remained till the end of the war.
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a native of Kandy was the last Governor General and first
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