Join us to celebrate Sri Lankan New Year with Canta Lankans. May this New Year brings you happiness and prosperity!

As summer fades and the cooler days begin, Christchurch transforms into a city full of colour, calm, and quiet beauty. In this episode of Ayubowan Canterbury, we explore what autumn feels like in Aotearoa New Zealand — and a warm chat about the upcoming Sri Lankan and Tamil New Year.

Listen to our warm and inspiring conversation with Anuraji Weerakoon, reflecting on her journey in community service and what continues to motivate her work. She shared heartfelt insights about connection, cultural identity, and the impact of giving back.

A practical podcast exploring how food, stress, and everyday habits impact brown women’s health. This episode offers simple, culturally aware conversation around nutrition, common health concerns, and sustainable ways to feel better—without extremes or overwhelm.

A special Christmas episode of Ayubowan Canterbury, sharing messages of kindness, community, and togetherness from the Sri Lankan community in Canterbury. Join us for festive reflections, multicultural perspectives, and warm wishes for the season.

Sri Lankan Heritage and Culture

Sharon Gardner is sharing her insight, compassion, and wisdom with us today covering important themes — from the unique challenges immigrant families face when building a new life, to the ways culture, parenting, and community all shape our mental well-being. What really stands out is the reminder that mental health isn’t just about surviving — it’s about finding balance, belonging, and the courage to ask for help when we need it.To everyone listening, we hope this conversation sparks more open and honest talks in your homes, schools, and communities. Let’s keep normalising mental health, breaking the silence, and supporting one another with empathy and understanding.

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed novelist and lawyer Brannavan Gnanalingam to explore the intersections of literature, identity, and society in Aotearoa New Zealand. From his experiences growing up in an immigrant family to his career in law and his rise as a renowned author. We will talk about his writing journey, the themes that inspire his work.

Ayubowan Canterbury had the privilege of meeting the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, Mr. Prasanna Gamage during his Christchurch visit and the evening was filled with warm conversations, cultural exchange, and a shared vision for fostering stronger ties between the Sri Lankan community in Canterbury and our home country. A heartfelt thank you to the High Commissioner for his time, insights, and support, and to our fantastic Plains Media team for making the evening so memorable.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the passionate team behind ZelandIndia Academy of Arts in Christchurch- a vibrant cultural hub where Indian classical dance, music, and heritage find a home in Aotearoa. Join us as we explore how the academy is creating a bridge between communities through the arts, empowering the next generation of performers, and celebrating multicultural identity in New Zealand. We delve into their journey, the power of cultural preservation, and the joy of storytelling through movement, rhythm, and expression.