One such conversation to do with this post-colonial hangover is the use of the title of “Ceylon” when referring to Sri Lanka. We also spoke to a number of business owners in Sri Lanka who currently operate businesses with large export components and maintain the title of “Ceylon” in their brand identity. Spa Ceylon Ayurveda Wellness Founder Shalin Balasuriya shared his thoughts on the use of “Ceylon” for his own brand. “When we first conceptualised the brand, we did look at both Sri Lanka and Ceylon, and to be honest, the reality is that while the word Ceylon may have its colonial origins, what pops into one’s head when they think of Ceylon is not contentious colonial times, but rather the best things our country has to offer – Ceylon sapphires, Ceylon tea, Ceylon spices, etc. Ceylon Condiment Central Co-Founder Sachin AnandaHe said that while Sri Lanka has the civil conflict attached to its name, Ceylon remains romantic, representative of an island of beauty.

Source: The Nation October 02, 2021 18:56 UTC