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Sri Lanka Kaffirs. Burgher people, also known simply as Burghers, are a small Eurasian ethnic group in Sri Lanka descended from Portuguese, Dutch, British [2] [3] and other Europeans who settled in Ceylon. [4] The Portuguese and Dutch had held some of the maritime provinces of the island for centuries before the advent of the British Empire.
The Dutch Burghers [1] [2] are an ethnic group in Sri Lanka, of mixed Dutch, Portuguese Burgher and Sri Lankan descent. [3] However, they are a different community when compared with Portuguese Burghers. [4] Originally an entirely Protestant community, many Burghers today remain Christian but belong to a variety of denominations.
TV Derana. TV Derana is a Sri Lankan private entertainment terrestrial television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, [2] it is one of the most popular television networks in the country. [3] Its main transmission tower is on the Kikilimana mountain, and coverage is extended nationwide via eight transmission towers.
June 1: Saturday is Burger King’s official birthday. To celebrate, the brand is handing out free Birthday Pie Slices. June 2: On Sunday, folks can get a free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich ...
While the Sinhala kingdom is claimed to have existed from 543 BCE to 1815 CE, other political entities co-existed in Sri Lanka spanning certain partial periods, including the Jaffna kingdom (which existed 1215–1624 CE), Vanni chieftaincies (which existed from 12th century –1803 CE) and the Portuguese and Dutch colonies (Which existed 1597 ...
Burger King is doling out free burgers — with a side of sass. On Feb. 28, the fast-food chain announced a deal in response to recent headlines surrounding one of its biggest competitors: Wendy’s.
Burger King just launched a new "Million Dollar Whopper Contest" that allows customers to submit their best Whopper ideas. Those who enter will have the chance to win $1 million and see their ...
Mysore, India. Died. 7 March 2022. (aged 68–69) Weliweriya, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Height. 3 m (9 ft 10 in) Nadungamuwa Vijaya Raja ( Sinhala: නැදුන්ගමුව විජය රාජා, Tamil: நெதுன்கமுவ விஜய ராஜா ), also known as simply Nadungamuwa Raja ( c. 1953 – 7 March 2022), was ...