Vesak is a celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha. The festival, which takes place on the full moon day in May, is one of Sri Lanka’s most visually stunning ...

Kaveesha Fernando and Suvini Hettiarachchi check out the ‘kudu or lantern business’ that comes up at this time of the year Did you make your Vesak lanterns at home last week? Chances are the delicate ...

It’s easier to make these lanterns with bendy straws, but bamboo sticks, what is used traditionally, still work well. Either way, the first thing to do is make six squares. If you’re using the bamboo ...