Buddhini Karunathilaka

Japan, an archipelago nestled in the Pacific Ocean, boasts a culture that is as rich as it is diverse, captivating the hearts and minds of people worldwide. From its ancient traditions to its modern innovations, Japanese culture holds profound importance both within its borders and across the globe. At the heart of Japanese culture lies a profound reverence for tradition. Centuries-old customs, such as the tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arranging), and the art of bonsai, continue to be practiced with meticulous attention to detail, serving as a testament to the country's deep-rooted cultural heritage. These traditions not only provide a glimpse into Japan's past but also offer valuable lessons in mindfulness, discipline, and respect for nature. Furthermore, Japan's cultural tapestry is interwoven with a myriad of festivals and rituals, each with its own unique significance. Whether it's the awe-inspiring spectacle of cherry blossoms during Hanami, the vibrant celebration

Conference 38.0 Committee: United Nations Women (UN Women) Agenda 1: Generation equality: Ensuring Women’s Rights for an Equal Future Name: N.M.B. Poornima Kumari Karunathilaka Delegate of Cuba Generation equality includes equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, ending all forms of sexual harassments and violence, health-care services that meets their needs, equal participation in political context and all the decision making platforms. Gender equality is beneficial for everyone, not just women and girls. People of every gender should have the access to equal rights, shared responsibilities to power, resources, and opportunities. There are four ways that can be used accelerate the progress of generation equality. Firstly, equal political participation of both men and women needs to be a norm. Secondly, governments need to accelerate laws that protect the rights of women and girls, which mean the discriminatory laws should be abandoned. Thirdly, the harmful s

“Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever” -Audre Lorde- Some people fall in love at first sight. Moreover, remain happy for the rest of their lives. Some others fall in love at first sight, only to realize that it was infatuation and regret it later. However, love takes time to grow. Valentine's Day, in other words Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Roman Catholic feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions of the world. Valentine’s Day is a holiday when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. The holiday has expanded to express affection between relatives and friends. The day gets its name from a famous saint, but there are various stories of who he was. The popular belief about St.

"Time decides who you meet in life, Your heart decides who you wants in your life, and your behavior determines who stays in your life" The decisions that you have made before, the decisions that you make today or the decisions that you make tomorrow will be the future that you are creating for yourself. You have control over your destiny. ‘The Fate’ and ‘the destiny’ are two different thing. Fate is what puts opportunities in front of us, but our destiny is ultimately determined by our decisions. To illustrate, if you go to an event and you meet the perfect person is your fate. However, what you do about it or the decision makes your destiny. Have you ever experienced fate putting an opportunity in front of you, but you didn't seize it and it passed you by? That was destiny. You should make deliberate actions to create your own destiny. Control your own destiny or someone else will. Your destiny is not something that you should sit aside and let happen to you. You hav

You should feel proud about yourself and you should celebrate your small achievements. You do not need to be shy to elebrate your own achievements because at the end of the day, only you know what you have been going through. The struggles that you have overcome and the victorious moments of your life, deserves your appreciation. Being your own hero means showing yourself real love by developing your own values and staying true to any commitments you have made to yourself. Have you ever said ‘thank you’ to yourself? Not yet right? If so start being thankful to you first because if you do not treat well and if you do not see yourself as a hero, then how woul others believe that? Sometimes you might have wondered how far you have come in your life. Instead, believe that life is taking you to the place that you really deserve. You are a part of the action-plan of your destiny. Do what you say you are going to do and feel proud of yourself, confident in your character. How to become a h

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” — Marilyn Monroe Have you ever thought about the meaning of your life? if not, then take a deep breath and start thing about your life. The struggles you were going through, the victories that you cherish, the disappointments that you had, the lessons you learned and the things that you have always wanted to do, but could not do. If you think carefully, you could see that everything has a connection. Only because of the struggles that you were going through, you have become stronger than ever before. You have identified the real-hearted people who will never lose you no matter what, only because of the tough situations of your life. The victories of your life would not become a reali