AIESEC JLC

Grandeur of Ceylon

Intern Booklet

1) AIESEC in Sri Lanka

2) What is Grandeur of Ceylon Project?

3) What will you here?

4) General Information

5) Survival Guide

AIESEC SRI LANKA

AIESEC Sri Lanka has started in 1995 in University of Moratuwa

and now it is operating in 5 universities (in University of Moratuwa,

University of Kelaniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,

University of Colombo) with an active membership of more than 300

and thousands of alumni.

The organization has been registered as a student organization in

these universities and also under the review of staff advisors form

universities. AIESEC Sri Lanka office is situated in Colombo at

Kirulapana where you can reach by route no: 138 bus from Colombo

Fort.

Address of AIESEC Sri Lanka Office

24/12F, Sri Siddartha Path,

Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

AIESEC IN UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA

AIESEC Jayawardenapura (JLC) has become a well-

established and committed student organization offering

ultimate leadership experiences to students from all

faculties of the University and life changing experience the

Exchange Participants.

Grandeur of Ceylon

Grandeur of Ceylon is a GCDPi initiative project that

will create a milestone in your lifetime! Discover the

splendor and the breathtaking tropical beauty of

the Pearl of the Indian Ocean while revealing to the

world its beauty. Be a part of this amazing Project

by AIESEC Jayewardenepura and experience the

most unforgettable 8 weeks of your life yet. Travel

around the Sri Lanka and capture breath taking

beauty and create videos and articles about them.

Job

Description

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1) The team of interns has to scout and locate 6 naturally

picturesque landscapes of Sri Lanka. (AIESECers will

provide the travel plan.)The Group of interns has to

effectively explore those places and should be ready to

travel around the island

2) Interns will be required to capture scenic photographs and

document their journey with the aim of publishing a report

and also required to shoot a video documentary for each

landscape.

3) Interns will be required to analyze the state of tourism

and come up with resolutions to tackle the problems faced

by each landscape. Resolutions have to incorporate

elements of sustainable tourism.

Job

Descriptions

4) A Photography exhibition will be staged at the end

of the internship so interns have to actively

participate in the organization of the event and ER will

be provided by AIESECers.

5) Interns are required to carry out photo editing,

video editing, graphic designing, and article writing and

come up with novel ideas in order to produce

promotional materials about these locations

Anuradhapura

Sinharaja

Rain forest

Kandy

South Coast

Adam’s Peak

Polonnaruwa

Locations

we are

visiting

Anuradhapura One of the cities, now a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, was the center

of Theravada Buddhism for many

centuries. The city lies 205 km north

of the current capital Colombo in Sri

Lanka's North Central Province, on the

banks of the historic Malvathu Oya. It

is one of the oldest continuously

inhabited cities in the world and one of

the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri

Lanka.

It is believed that from the 4th

century BC, it was the capital of

the Sinhalese until the beginning of

the 11th century AD. During this

period it remained one of the most

stable and durable centers of political

power and urban life in South Asia.

The ancient city, considered sacred to

the Buddhist world, is today

surrounded by monasteries covering an

area of over sixteen square miles

(40 km²).

Plolonnaruwa

The second most ancient of

Sri Lanka's kingdoms,

Polonnaruwa was first

declared the capital city by

King Vijayabahu I, who

defeated the Chola invaders in

1070 to reunite the country

once more under a local

leader. Today the ancient city

of Polonnaruwa remains one of

the best planned

archaeological relic sites in

the country, standing

testimony to the discipline and

greatness of the Kingdom's

first rulers. Its beauty was

also used as a backdrop to

filmed scenes for the Duran

Duran music video Save a

Prayer in 1982. The ancient

city of Polonnaruwa has been

declared a World Heritage

site by UNESCO.

Adam's Peak (also Sri

Pada; Sinhalese

Samanalakanda - සමනළ

කන්ද "butterfly mountain",

and also ශ්‍රී දයද" "Sri

Paadaya" is a 2,243 m

(7,359 ft) tall conical

mountain located in central

Sri Lanka. It is well known

for the Sri Pada, i.e.,

"sacred footprint", a 1.8 m

(5 ft 11 in) rock formation

near the summit, which in

Buddhist tradition is held

to be the footprint of the

Buddha, in Hindu tradition

that of Shiva and in

Islamic and Christian

tradition that of Adam, or

that of St. Thomas.

Kandy Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka,

located in the Central Province, Sri

Lanka. It is the second largest city

in the country after Colombo. It

was the last capital of the ancient

kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city

lies in the midst of hills in the

Kandy plateau, which crosses an

area of tropical plantations, mainly

tea. Kandy is both an

administrative and religious city

and is also the capital of the

Central Province. Kandy is the home

of The Temple of the Tooth Relic

(Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the

most sacred places of worship in

the Buddhist world. It was

declared a world heritage site by

UNESCO in 1988.

Sinharaja Forest

Sinharaja Forest reserve is a

National park and a

biodiversity hotspot in Sri

Lanka. It is of international

significance and has been

designated a Biosphere

Reserve and a World

Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The reserve’s name translates

as Kingdom of the Lion, The

reserve is only 89sq. km in

area but it is a treasure trove

of endemic species, including

trees, insects, amphibians,

reptiles, birds and mammals.

The most common larger

mammal is the purple faced

Langur.

South Coast Our southern coastal belt

has many pockets of

absolutely gorgeous flat and

wide sandy beaches. The

lagoons found in this area

make safe all-year round

swimming. Bentota has

possibly the best beach in

the entire south coast,

while Hikkaduwa is famed

for its corals and water-

based activities like diving

and snorkeling. The south

coast is affected by the

south-west monsoon from

May to September, so the

best time to enjoy the

south coast beaches are

from November to April.

Udawalawa National Park

This is a major eco tourism

destination in Sri Lanka, most

famous for the elephants

that live there (about 400 in

total). During a visit, it is not

unusual to see whole herds of

adults and young elephants–

feeding or bathing and playing

in the water! In addition to

this main attraction, the park

is home to many water

buffalo, water monitor

lizards, sambar deer, monkeys

and the occasional leopard, as

well as being an exciting

location for bird enthusiasts.

A 4WD open-top safari is the

only way to see all the

wonders that this protected

reserve has to offer and our

experienced and

knowledgeable nature guides

will make this an

unforgettable experience

Further Information An intern will be charged 200USD once

they agree to join this internship.

This payment covers ICX processes such as

Intern Reception, accommodation cost of

the places visited, travelling expenses

related to project and intern servicing.

Interns have to bear the cost for main

accommodation and Interns have to share

rooms with other interns.

All food and main accommodation cost need

to be borne by the intern and AIESEC will

help to arrange them in a cost effective

way.

Interns should bring their cultural attire,

national flag, equipment's, photograph

represents their culture and dresses to

participate for Global village organized by

AIESEC Sri Lanka

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ABOUT SRI LANKA

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island

nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of

time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still

flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and

unspoilt.

Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a

remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine

beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences

within such a compact location. Within a mere area of65,

610 kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330

kilometers of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15

national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly

500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical

gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture

that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as

Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and

Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!

Official name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Location: Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50. north, longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52., 650km

north of the equator

Currency (code): Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Commercial capital: Colombo

Languages: Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language)

18%, other 8%

Note: English (a link language commonly) is used in government and

spoken competently by about 15% of the population

Religion: Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified

10% (2001 census)

Time zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time is five and a half hours ahead of GMT.

(Allowance should be made for summer-time changes in Europe.)

Electricity: 230. 240 volts, 50 cycles AC. If you travel with a laptop computer bring

a stabilizer

CURRENCY

The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupee. You

can change dollars from the stalls situated at

the Lobby of the airport. All most all the

banks and branches provide cash exchange

service for USD, though they will reduce a

percentage from the total amount exchanged

as a commission. VISA and Master card

trailers are situated in all the cities, but if

you plan to visit county side it’s advised to

keep some extra money in LKR with you.

American express dealer in Sri Lanka is

“Nation trust Bank”.

Reference Link:

http://www.cbsl.gov.lk/htm/english/_cei/er/

e_1.asp

COMMUNICATION

Internet connection should be received

via a dongle (around 3500LKR). Direct

Wi-Fi access is limited to Colombo city

area. Most popular service providers are

Mobitel and Dialog. It is better to buy a

SIM card from the outlets situated in

Airport lobby as soon as you arrive. Get

all details about call rates before

purchasing. 2G network would cover on

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G

network covers on HSDPA 850 / 900 /

1700 / 1900 / 2100. There are two

options to fund to your mobile account,

either pre-paid or postpaid

SRI LANKAN CUISINE & FOOD

Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the most

complex cuisines of South Asia. Due to

its proximity to South India, the cuisine

of Sri Lanka shows some influence, yet

is in many ways quite distinct. As a

major trade hub, it draws influence

from colonial powers that were

involved in Sri Lanka and by foreign

traders. Rice, which is consumed daily,

can be found at any occasion, while

spicy curries are favorite dishes for

lunch and dinner. Generally, breakfast

costs less than 1.5 USD, lunch around

2 USD and dinner about 2USD. Most of

the curries are made with chili,

turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and

rampe. When ordering foods, be aware

about the spiciness of them. Indian

and western restaurants like

McDonalds and KFC are also available

in urban areas

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