Eastern Province, Sri Lanka Flag

Symbolism of Eastern Province, Flag.

An eagle, a fish and a lion on circular backgrounds representing the three districts of the province, bordered by a series of blue and yellow lines on a brown background, with a sun in each corner.

 

Symbolism

The three symbols on the Eastern Province flag symbolises the three districts of the province. The Eagle symbolises Trincomalee, the fish Batticaloa and the lion Ampara.

Vexillology 

is the scientific study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, any interest in flags in general.  The word is a synthesis of the Latin word vexillum ("flag") and the Greek suffix -logia ("study.") The constitution of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations (known by its French acronym, FIAV) formally defines vexillology as "the creation and development of a body of knowledge about flags of all types, their forms and functions, and of scientific theories and principles based on that knowledge."

A person who studies flags is a vexillologist; vexillography is the art of designing flags; one who does so is a vexillographer; an admirer of flags is a vexillophile.

Sri Lanka, provinces 

Sri Lanka, provinces (Sinhalese: පළාත, Tamil: மாகாணம்) are the first level administrative division. They were first established by the British rulers of Ceylon in 1833. Over the next century most of the administrative functions were transferred to the districts, the second level administrative division. By the middle of the 20th century the provinces had become merely ceremonial. This changed in 1987 when, following several decades of increasing demand for a decentralisation, the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Currently there are nine provinces.

Flags of the nine provinces

 Northern Province

North Central Province

North Western Province

 Central Province

Western Province

Sabaragamuwa Province

Southern Province

Uva Province

Eastern Province

A Bay History

History

Many of the buildings were destroyed in the 2004 tsunami. The Government's Ministry of Defense CCD (Coastal Conservation Department) created what is now described as Arugam's second "Tsunami" at the end September 2011 when all beach side structures were demolished by bulldozers. Due to its popularity among tourists, the area has managed a slow recovery by private initiatives only. As late as 2011 no help has been received from any official source or international organizations. An exception is uncoordinated support for fishing folk as well as many school rebuilding programs, resulting in a continuation to provide only separatist schools for each community. Although there is a huge demand for an international school, one huge new building donated by the people of Japan remains largely unoccupied since the grand 'opening' ceremony in 2007.

The bay hosts a large fleet of fishing boats which operates off the beach. Many organizations donated boats after the tsunami and as a result there are far more fishing boats than ever before. The main beach is a bit dirty, compared to nearby beaches which are rather more aesthetically pleasing and also have excellent waves.

Were is Arugam Bay?

A. Bay

Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast

coast. The bay is located 320 kilometres (200 mi) due east of Colombo, and approximately 

4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the market town of Pottuvil. The main settlement in the area,

known locally as Ullae, is predominantly Muslim, however there is a significant Tamil 

and Sinhala population to the south of the village, as well as a number of international 

migrants, largely from Europe and Australia. While traditionally fishing has dominated 

the local economy, tourism has grown rapidly in the area in recent years. Tourism in 

Arugam Bay is dominated by surf tourism, thanks to several quality breaks in the area, 

however tourists are also attracted by the local beaches, lagoons, historic temples and 

the nearby Kumana National Park.