Socio – Cultural Background Toward Crimes in Sri Lanka (1948

Socio – Cultural Background Toward Crimes in Sri Lanka (1948 – 1970)

In 1954, a government sponsored Buddha Jayanthi Festival was organized.

Local culture which was covered by religion, language as well as arts was neglected continuously. This led to a division of ruled from ruling elite. Traditionalist and revivalist movements were started to upgrade local value.

With the emergence of economic crisis during the period of 1960 – 1965, which Sirimavo Bandaranaike governed as the Prime Minister, people had not have money to buy enough clothes. This resulted in Mini dress fashion. People had to stay in cues to buy bread and other important things.

There could found a number of changes in cinema, literature as well as sports. In 1956, first artistic stage drama, “Maname” was published. Ranmuthu Duwa film or Island of Treasures in 1962 marked a significant milestone in Sri Lankan cinema by transforming cinema from black and white to color. Rekava (Line of destiny) in 1956, Gamperaliya (The changing village) in 1964, Golu Hadawatha (Cold Heart) in 1968 and Nidhanaya (The treasure) in 1970 were some other famous cinemas directed by Lester James Peiris during those times, which won global attention. For the first time in Sri Lankan history, Sri Lankan representatives participated in Olympic Games. Duncan White could win First Silver medal on behalf of Sri Lanka in the 400 meter hurdles.

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