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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Genre: Cultural Studies / Sociology / Anthropology / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Things Sinhala by Hemachandra Senaratne – a multitalented writer, dancer, playwright, actor, film producer, journalist, poet, and artist – is a small but significant record of traditional Sinhala practices, behaviours, and values. Born in the rural village of Arakagoda, Raigam Korale, and a ''villager at heart,'' Senaratne draws on his deep connection to rural life. This book attempts to document customs and beliefs from early Sinhala culture. Essential reading for those interested in Sri Lankan cultural heritage, vanishing traditions, and rural sociology.