Sri Lanka - More pictures of the Kandy Wax Museum

 More pictures of the Kandy Wax Museum

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Sri Lanka - Museums - [The Kandy Wax Museum]

 It’s Sri Lanka’s first historical wax museum of this kind. A good complement to other historic sites in Kandy (if you’re visiting the city anyway). For history buffs: gives a visual, almost theatrical, representation of the Kandyan Kingdom’s people and lifestyle.

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Sri Lanka - Museums - [The Kandy Wax Museum]

The museum features lifelike wax figures (35 to 36 statues) of historically significant figures tied to the Kandyan Kingdom era, exhibits also recreate the architecture, customs, arts & crafts from the Kandyan era, plus a dining-area set up to illustrate ancient royal meals. One of the goals is educational: to allow current and future generations to study the Kandyan Kingdom in an engaging, immersive way.

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Sri Lanka - The Huntsman spider (family Sparassidae).

The  Huntsman spider (family Sparassidae). Here are a few identifying features: They have large size,  long, crab-like legs that often extend outward and flattened body, allowing them to squeeze into narrow spaces. Coloration is usually brown to beige with darker markings, aiding camouflage on bark or wood.

Huntsman spiders are not dangerous to humans. While they can bite if provoked, their venom is not considered medically significant. they are beneficial in controlling insect populations, feeding on cockroaches, flies, and other pests.

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Sri Lanka Fruits - Guava[Psidium guajava]

 Guava is a tropical fruit known for its sweet flavor, high nutritional value, and multiple health benefits. 

Health Benefits: Boosts immunity (rich in Vitamin C), Improves digestion (high in fiber),  Supports heart health (contains potassium and antioxidants),  Helps control blood sugar (low glycemic index), Improves skin health (Vitamin A & C).

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Sri Lanka - Plants[Torch ginger, Etlingera elatior]

The most distinctive feature of the Torch ginger is its spectacular inflorescence, which resembles a flaming torch. These flower spikes emerge directly from the base of the plant on long, leafless stalks (peduncles). The vibrant "flower" is actually composed of colorful bracts, typically bright red or pink, that enclose the smaller, true flowers.

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Sri Lanka - Kids can Draw [More Drawings by Yunemi Sawethma, Age 8 years]

 

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Sri Lanka - Health Foods[Amaranth]

Amaranth is a group of plants known for their edible leaves and seeds. It's considered a pseudocereal—nutrient-rich and gluten-free—often used in health foods.

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Sri Lanka - Kid's Art [Drawings by Yunemi Sawethma, Age 8 years]

Children use art to explore their thoughts, emotions, and the world around them.  It allows kids to express their feelings and ideas in a non-verbal way.

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Sri Lanka - Kandy at dawn

Kandy is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and historical significance. It was the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka and is located in the central part of the island, surrounded by picturesque hills. The city is famous for the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), which houses a tooth relic of the Buddha, making it a key pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Kandy at dawn - Pics taken at 5.30 a.m.

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Sri Lanka - Kids can Draw [Drawings by Yunemi Sawethma, Age 8 years]

Yes, kids can absolutely draw! Drawing is a fantastic way for children to express their creativity and even boost their confidence. Depending on their age and skill level, kids might start with basic shapes and gradually move on to more complex images as they grow.

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Sri Lanka - Hibiscus [Family: Malvaceae]

 What a vibrant and stunning hibiscus flower! With its fiery blend of red, orange, and yellow hues. 

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

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Sri Lanka - The turmeric flower (Curcuma longe)

The turmeric flower is the blossom of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longe), which belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). While turmeric is primarily known for its rhizome (the underground stem) that is used as a spice and for its medicinal properties, the plant itself produces a beautiful, ornamental flower.

Color and Shape: Turmeric flowers typically have pale green, white, or light pink bracts (modified leaves) with small yellow flowers emerging from the center. The bracts can be quite striking and colorful, adding to the plant's ornamental appeal.

Blooming Time: The flowers usually bloom during the monsoon season, as the plant thrives in warm, tropical climates with adequate moisture.

Appearance: The flowers grow on a spike that rises from the base of the plant, often above the large, broad, lance-shaped green leaves.

Cultural Uses: Although the turmeric root (rhizome) is more commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine, the flower is sometimes used for decorative purposes or as part of rituals in some cultures.

Turmeric plants are popular in home gardens, both for their culinary uses and their aesthetic appeal when in bloom.

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