"What makes the Land of the Cedars more unique than the Land of
Luxury Tea? The answer is nothing. Sri Lanka goes forward on the path to
development, while Lebanon treads the path of backwardness.
Colombo – Sri Lanka is a nationality, not a profession. This should be clear to everyone. However, in Lebanon, the situation is different. A “Sri Lankan,” here, could be from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, or the Philippines. The identity has become a synonym for domestic service workers. In Lebanon, it’s normal to hear someone asking her friend, "Which country is your 'Sri Lankan' from?" The question is full of ignorance, even hatred and irrational racism, pointing to a feeling of Lebanese superiority toward the people of Sri Lanka." (thanks "Ibn Rushd")
Colombo – Sri Lanka is a nationality, not a profession. This should be clear to everyone. However, in Lebanon, the situation is different. A “Sri Lankan,” here, could be from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, or the Philippines. The identity has become a synonym for domestic service workers. In Lebanon, it’s normal to hear someone asking her friend, "Which country is your 'Sri Lankan' from?" The question is full of ignorance, even hatred and irrational racism, pointing to a feeling of Lebanese superiority toward the people of Sri Lanka." (thanks "Ibn Rushd")