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Sinhala language:

• Evolution of the Sinhala language by Asiff Hussein
• The origin of Sinhala by Asgar Hussein (from  The Sunday Leader)
• A survey of Sinhalese poetry from ancient times to the modern period by Asiff Hussein
• Sinhala Poetry - From Ancient Times to Now
• Sinhalese Literature : From Ancient time to the Modern period
• Some unique features of Sinhala Language by Edward Perera
• The roots of Sinhala
• Divehi - an offshoot of the Sinhala language
• Sinhala Slang by James J. Hughes
• Sinhala Words in English Do you know how many words have been borrowed from Sinhalese to English?
• Language and lore of the Creole people by Asiff Hussein
• CINTEC and the computer glossary fiasco By Aelian de Silva In the hope of establishing a viable computer technological language in the Sinhala medium the CINTEC has engaged itself in the task of preparing a suitable Sinhala glossary of technical terms relating to computer technology.
  

Sinhala language and educational reforms in Sri Lanka

• A giant step for ethnic harmony. Education Reforms (Daily News 16/09/1999)

Sinhalese culture, heritage, history

• World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
• Preserving the pristine purity of Kandyan dance for posterity by Lakmal Welabada
• Tisahamy and the Sinhala culture
• The story of the Rodi: Sri Lanka's `untouchables'
• Sri Lanka - Historical and Cultural Heritage
• Origin of Sinhala theatricals - Nadagam plays gained popularity from inception
• Civilization, culture, history of Sinhelese people Written by Sydney Ranjith Karunawardena.
• An article on "The people of the lion" ethnic identity, ideology and historical revisionism in contemporary Sri Lanka. Written by K. N. O. Dharmadasa. 
• Ancient Sinhala Civilization by Sydney Karunawardena
• Origin of the Sinhala race by Rohan Jayetilleke
• Sigiriya frescoes An article about Ancient Sinhalese paintings, sculptures and Indian influence on ancient Sinhala arts.
• Dress and Ornamentation of the Sinhalese Culled from the Mahavansa and other literary and epigraphic sources. (Explore Sri Lanka) 
• A survey of Sinhalese poetry from ancient times to the modern period (from Explore Sri Lanka) 
• Veddhas: Sri Lanka's unspoilt children of nature Written by Asiff Hussein.
• Sinhala and Tamil New Year - Tradition and Modernity 
• Akuru Kiyaweema : A solemn rite of learning in Sri Lanka by Guy Scandlen and Juliet Bourne 
• Yakkas - Ancient Sri Lankans 
• The Aryan and Dravidian myths 
• Some Burgher personalities of the past in the arenas of public debate and politics 
• Who are the Burghers? by Dr K.D. Paranavitana
• Sri Lankan Muslims by Dr. S. K. Vadivale

See Sri Lanka WWW Virtual Library for more articles on Sinhalese culture and people