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Saving Sri Lanka’s gentle giants

Elephants have been part of the Sinhalese culture for centuries, forming an integral part of cultural ceremonies and the national workforce. However, as SHAMLAL PURI found out, some of these jumbos lead a miserable life

No other animal has been associated with Sri Lankans in their traditional and religious activities like the elephant. Their association can be traced back more than 50 centuries, when ancient Sinhalese kings first captured and tamed them.

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