Beauty of nature through 18 lenses
 A photography exhibition showcasing HSBC’s most talented
photographers who have captured images of the rich bio-diversity of a
regenerating tropical rainforest in Mahausakande, Kiriella took over the
Lionel Wendt from September 22 to 24.
The exhibition featured the rich bio diversity of Mahausakande
including fauna, flora, sceneries, surrounding community and the village
life. The photographers have used their creative insights in capturing
some of the best moments in this forestry site. This exhibition has been
organised with the support of the Photographic Society of Sri Lanka.
The Mahausakande project which is in conjunction with the Ellawala
Charitable Trust mainly aims to introduce 10,000 indigenous plant
species to the rainforest. It also serves to enable self sustainable
livelihoods for the inhabitants in the area by promoting conservation,
education and awareness as part of an integral and holistic programme.
The uplifting of the standards of living and quality of life is seen
when preserving the biodiversity in the area, thus promoting economic
benefits to local communities through eco-tourism and cottage
industries.
The project also helped introduce alternate livelihood programmes to
those who currently engage in deforesting activities and encourage micro
financing, conduct educational seminars to educate the younger
generation, extend best practices replicating similar activities in
other rainforests in Sri Lanka and promote applied research related to
rainforests and ecosystem services.
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Connoisseurs enjoying the exhibits Pictures by Ranjith
Asanka |
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