Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The fascinating intersection of 19th-century Tamil Catholic art and architecture in Northern Sri Lanka is now on display at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the "Cultural Mosaic" exhibition. Curated by architect and scholar Sagara Jayasinghe, the exhibition offers a compelling look into the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Christians set against the backdrop of the region's historical and ethnic landscape.

The exhibition at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon highlights the unique blend of regional Tamil Catholic traditions shaped by a confluence of Hindu religious practices and colonial Catholicism during the 19th century. Through a series of stunning visuals, the exhibition traces how thes...