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  • Role of the “Soft Power” of a Museum 
    Widyarathne, Sanjeewani (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Joseph Nye introduced the concept of "soft power" in late 1980s. According to Nye, this is the ability to shape the preferences of others through appeal and attraction. Further he explained the currency of “Soft Power” is ...
  • Shree Shree Govindaji Temple:The cultural heritage of North East India 
    Salgamuwa, Dhanushka Washeera (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Shree Govindajee Temple is the largest Hindu, Vaishnav temple in Imphal city in Manipur. It is located next to the palace of the former rulers of the then Manipur Kingdom. Shree Govindaji Temple was originally built in ...
  • Significance of heritage education at elementary level - with special reference to Tribal’s of Samba District (Jammu and Kashmir) 
    Kour, Paramjeet; Suri, Kavita (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Cultural Heritage is regarded as a cluster of data that follows in the lives of human beings and helps them to collect, preserve with new elements, sustain its continuity and transmit it to the next generation. Culture ...
  • Soft power in documentation of Buddhist scriptures and culture 
    Ven. Sumedh Thero; Parmar, Hemant (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Due to various reasons, India can claim legitimacy to promote Buddhist diplomacy. One such reason is the fact that the Buddhist faith originated in India whereas the other fact is that India has numerous sites of importance ...
  • Soft power of Western Sabaragamuwa region 
    Dissanayaka, Ganga Rajinee (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The Sabaragamuwa Region has not been identified as having a unique cultural heritage at par with the Upcountry Kandyan Region and the Southern and Western Maritime Region. The Western part of the modern province includes ...
  • Special characteristics of image houses in temple architecture of British period Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka 
    Gunarathna, Navoda Udari (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    In 1796, when British commenced their rule in the coastal region of Sri Lanka, the ecclesiastical status of the colony was uncertain. The people of the littoral region of Sri Lanka started facing a huge suppression regarding ...
  • Sri Lankan traditional culinary heritage for personal image building 
    Gayathri, P.; Ganeshan, Krishantha (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The study of Sri Lankan Traditional Culinary Heritage for personal image building is a major outcome of Sri Lankan identity built through culinary heritage. As a result of this study, culinary heritage is clarified as soft ...
  • A Study of Buddhist meditation practices as soft power to improve spiritual tourism in Sri Lanka 
    Dhammasara, Rev. T. Thero; Panampitiya, W. M. G. N. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Soft power explains how modern states can use cultural heritage for positive attraction and persuasion to achieve global influence. Buddhism includes a unique analysis of human psychology and adaptation practices which ...
  • A study of importance of Shanthikarma as soft power for country branding of Sri Lanka 
    Panampitiya, W. M. G. N.; Rev. Dhammasara, T. Thero (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Soft power is a new type of power that can be used to brand nation and country, association with intangible power sources such as culture, ideology and institutions. Over the human civilization, many communities have ...
  • A study of potentials and possibilities in promoting Pilikuttuwa archeological site for domestic and foreign visitors as a minor tourist attraction 
    Weerasinghe, M. D. T. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The heritage site “Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya” is an ancient Cave temple situated in Pilikuththuwa, Sri Lanka. This site is significant in several aspects due to its archaeological, religious, cultural and historical ...
  • Than & Sattra institution: a living heritage of Sankaradeva legacy 
    Borkakoti, Sanjib Kumar (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Assam has a living heritage belonging to the legacy left by the medieval saint Srimanta Sankaradeva (1449 AD - 1568 AD). Known both as Thân & Sattra, this institution has survived five centuries and is still flourishing. ...
  • Tourism management in Kandy world heritage site and its impact on economic development 
    Herath, H. M. N. S. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The demand for a new heritage concept that monuments and landscapes are active in creating a sense of history is viewed not only from a scientific and academic point of view but also as part of a more sensitive and effective ...
  • UNESCO exercise soft power through software:A study of the WINISIS software in documenting cultural heritage sites 
    Sahi, Vikram Singh Vikram Singh (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    This paper aims to discuss how the WINISIS software which is developed by UNESCO can be used for documenting the heritage sites worldwide with very little investment. This paper tries to explore how the searchable digital ...
  • Use of heritage for personal image building by politicians of Sri Lanka: A few case studies 
    Manatunga, Anura (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Heritage is being used or misused by politicians throughout the world for their personal image building while promoting or dealing with heritage pretending to safeguard heritage with regard to mass interest about the past. ...
  • Wijewardena family:Foundation of a long-lasting political family in Sri Lanka 
    Dissanayake, D. M. K. G. K.; Sri Shan, G. A. A. N.; Wijayarathna, W. K. M. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Wijewardena family can trace its ancestry back, with a degree of accuracy to the 15th Century, where the Tudugala Wijewardena family has established roots as a ‘Disava’ to King Parakramabahu VI who was the last king to ...

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