Saturday, Jul 11, 2026

"halala-kanda"

100-year-old mansion in Sri Lankan jungle restored

The mansion called Halala Kanda, meaning Firefly Hill in local language, was built by the son of a wealthy plantation owner in 1912 to woo his bride

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