Randima Atytgalle, in The Sunday Island, 28 July 2024 where the title reads “A monument to all things Dutch,” … while the photos are his work or that of Prof KD Paranavitana.
The Dutch Museum in Colombo, located at Prince Street, Pettah, was closed for several years for renovation. It was reopened to the public early this month. The conservation project which is nearing completion hopes to restore this archaeologically protected monument to its former glory.
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Nagraj Gollapudi, in The Cricket Monthly at ESPNcricinfo, 31 May 2024, where the title reads “New York’s beautiful monster: how a cricket venue was created from scratch”
In Eisenhower Park on the outskirts of the city, a stadium has come up in a race against the clock.
The Cricket World Cup Trophy on display Wednesday March 19, 2024 at Eisenhower Memorial Park in East Meadow.
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