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The most successful companies in the world ( Apple, Amazon, Google, Starbucks, Unilever, Nike ) Part 2

2021-08-25T23:57:00.003-07:00

Apple Company
Headquarters in California United States.

Apple is an American multinational technology company that design, develops and sells consumer electronics, computer software and online services. As the Story goes, the logo is a tribute to the late, great Alan Turing, the father of computer science. He committed suicide and he’s rumored to have carried put the act using a cyanide-laced apple.

Amazon Company
Headquarters in Washington United States.

Amazon is an American Multinational technology company, which focuses an e- commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence. The Amazon Logo was created to represent the message that it sells everything from A to Z (the Arrow connects the two letter) and also represents the smile that customers would experience by shopping on the Amazon.com web site.

Google Company
Headquarters in California United States.

Google is an American Multinational technology company that specializes in internet related service and products, which include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Its logo is supposed to symbolize that they don’t play by the rules and know how to have fun. Instead of having a crazy font or symbol, they chose to relay their message with color.

Starbucks Company
Headquarters in Washington United States.

Starbucks corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle. Washington. The double-tailed mermaid appears to be a reference to an Italian medieval character. Starbucks has claimed as “Norse” but in any case, the imagery, born from a maritime book. Inspired its founders to make her the logo of the Seattle coffee shop.

Unilever Company
Headquarters in London United Kingdom

Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company. It makes a ton of products and to showcase that they created a “U” out of a variety of icons symbolizing some of their care products. It’s fun way to show they have their hands in a variety of areas and gives the viewer something to piece together.
NIKE Company
Headquarters in Oregon United States

Nike, an American multinational corporation that is engaged that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing. And worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. In Greek mythology, Nike is the winged goddess of victory. The logo is derived from goddess wing, swoosh which symbolizes the speed of sound, movement, power and motivation.

This is the first part of this article and the second part of this article will bring you information about some of the most successful companies in the world. Thank you for staying with us.

The most successful companies in the world (BMW, FedEx , Coca-Cola, TOYOTA, NIKE, Walmart, Rolex, Tesla,) Part 01

2021-08-21T03:57:00.000-07:00

BMW (Bavarian Motor Works)
Headquarters in Munich Germany

Bavarian Motor Works Commonly Referred to as BMW is a German multinational company which produces luxury vehicles and motorcycles. The White and Blue checker boxes are supposed to be a Stylized representation of a White and Silver propeller blade Spinning against a clear Blue Sky. BMW logo symbolized the Bavarian flag Colors and Represented the company’s origin.

FedEx
Headquarters in Tennessee, United States

FedEx is an incredibly popular shipping Company, and its logo is plastered on Trucks and Planes all over. While there isn’t anything incredibly groundbreaking in the colors or simple type, there is a hidden gem in there. The arrow between “E” and “X” represents the idea of moving forward with speed and precision. Much like the FedEx brand.

Coca-Cola
Headquarters in Georgia United states

Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. 130 years ago, alcohol was taxed but soft drink was not. So, the Coca-Cola company began painting its barrels red in order to help customs and tax officials distinguish them from barrels of booze. The Coca-Cola logo is a trademark of it’s time. Yet has remained fashionable through generations.

TOYOTA
Headquarters in Aichi Japan

Toyota Motor company is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The Toyota Ellipses Symbolize the unification of the hearts of their customers and the heart of Toyota products. The Background Space Represents Toyota’s technological advancement and the boundless opportunities ahead.

NIKE
Headquarters in Oregon United States

Nike, an American multinational corporation that is engaged that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing. And worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. In Greek mythology, Nike is the winged goddess of victory. The logo is derived from goddess wing, swoosh which symbolizes the speed of sound, movement, power and motivation.

Walmart
Headquarters in Arkansas United States

Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, Discount Department stores, and grocery stores. As for the hidden message of Walmart logo. It considered that it symbolizes 6 sparks. And each spark in turn symbolizes ideas, which are making company successful they also remined of the founder Sam Walton. Who believed in himself and his success

Rolex
Headquarters in Geneva Switzerland.

Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch manufacture based in Geneva, Switzerland. The original design was a five-pointed coronet or crown in gold above Rolex in green text with a gold outline. The logo embodied the Rolex slogan, “A Crown for Every Achievement” and the chosen colors were meant to symbolize the brand’s excellence in watchmaking (gold) and prosperity (green).

This is the first part of this article and the second part of this article will bring you information about some of the most successful companies in the world. Thank you for staying with us.

Tea Cultivation in Sri Lanka "Ceylon Tea".

2021-08-18T02:34:00.004-07:00

Tea Cultivation in Sri Lanka
Tourists visiting Sri Lanka prefer to visit a tea estate and learn about the process that takes place in a tea factory. Tea Cultivation is one of the main Sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Currently exports 300 million Kilograms of tea annually. It accounts for 20% of Global tea Exports. Sri Lanka is the fourth largest exporter of tea. Today, Sri Lanka Sells the best black tea in the world.

Beginning of tea Cultivation
James Taylor from England Started Cultivating Sri Lanka Tea and Thomas Lipton Popularized Sri Lankan Tea all over the World. When the tea plant was grown on the slopes of the mountains of the country, it grew well under its Environmental and climatic condition.

Tea Production Process
Tea Immature leaves of the tea plant are used to make tea. The Tea leaves are harvested from the trees by workers. The Harvested tea leaves are taken to factories and placed on shelves for drying using fan, Air is added to the tea leaves for about 12 hours to remove moisture. Doing so Removes about 50% of the moisture from the leaves. The tea leaves are then put into Grinders. The enzymes in the tea leaves are then Removed by crushing and grinding the tea leaves. The enzymes released by this grinding give the tea a unique taste. After tea leaves are then fermented. It is special in that no chemicals are used in doing so. The tea leaves turn completely black. Sri Lanka tea is exported under the “CEYLON TEA” Brand. Ceylon tea is the best tea in the world.
Benefits of Drinking Tea for The Body
1.      Due to its antioxidant properties, it increases the body’s ability to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.
2.      Activation of Blood circulation.
3.      Reducing Hight blood pressure.
4.      Lowering the Cholesterol level in the Blood.
5.      Reducing the risk of cancer.
6.      Reducing Stress.
7.       Drinking tea can reduce obesity and belly fat by burning excess calories.

Teas Made in Sri Lanka

1.      Orange pekoe.
2.      Broken Orange pekoe.
3.      Broken orange pekoe Fanning.
4.      Pekoe
5.      Silver tips
6.      Golden tips
7.      Green tea.

In the next article you will learn about the coconut tree and local coconut cultivation. We hope to bring a lot of valuable information on local paddy cultivation. We hope to talk about the use of coconut tree, the benefits of coconut tree parts, etc.

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New Year Festival & Various Festival In Sri Lanka

2021-08-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

New year festival

This is a traditional festival held by the Sinhala and Tamil communities on the 13^th and 14^thof April. During this festival, Sinhalese and Tamils in the country cook and eat according to various traditional methods. it is a specialty that people all over the country do these things at the same time.

Activities during the new year season

The whole family gets together, repairs the house, and prepares for the down of the new year. Family members enjoy a sumptuous meal with milk rice prepared for the auspicious occasion. Everyone in the village plays together. Everyone goes to neighboring houses and develops cooperating with each other. By interpreting activities that enhance the unity and support of the family and the community, the tourist becomes interested in the culture of the country.

Family

The family is the smallest unit in Sri Lanka society. It is a feature of the family that father, mother and children respect each other In the same house. The father is the head of the family economy and make decisions. The mother takes care of the children it is the mother’s job to keep the house tidy and to prepare food. Children respect their parents and always follow their advice. Both mother and father are employed in urban areas. The children spend that time with grandparents.

Various Festivals from Birth to Death.

Festivities performed during Childhood.

A few weeks after the Birth of the Child, the Child is taken to a Temple and given the blessings of the Buddha. The baby is fed milk rice as the first food. This is a Sinhala Custom. Celebrating a Child’s Birthday is done by the parents. This is a work in progress at present.

Marriage

Marriage in the Sinhala Community is now done by government registration. Must be over 18 years of ages to get married in Sri Lanka. Traditionally Parents a bride and groom to their Child. The marriage then takes place between the appropriate groom and the bride.

Funeral Ceremony

Sinhala Buddhist after death bodies is cremated or buried. This is done at the will of their family members. When a death occurs, the house and its Surrounding with white Flags. When a death Occurs Buddhists Dress in white and mourn.

Daily Life with a Religious Background.

The most important part of the culture of Sri Lanka is the Freedom of Religion and the way in which one’s religion is intertwined with the activities of each individual in daily life. There are no ono-believers in Sri Lanka. And many are accustomed to practicing the religion daily or weekly. Depending on their preferences and leisure time. This is not a compulsory act, but a religious act performed at the discretion of the individual.

About Sri Lanka part 2

2021-07-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

National Flag

The lion with the sword in his hand the courage and independence of Sri Lanka.
·         Blood red color – Sinhalese peoples
·         Green color band – Muslims
·         Orange color band – Tamil peoples
·         Yellow bars – The unity of all Sri Lankans
·         Bo Leaves – Good Qualities of the Peoples of this Country

Buddhist Flag

Created in Ceylon in the 19^thCentury. Today, This Buddhist flag is used by Buddhists in every Buddhist Country in the World.
Important Things Published Nationally.

·         The National Birds – Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl.
·         The National Flower – Blue Water Lily.
·         The National Animal – Giant Squirrel.
·         The National Tree – Ceylon Iron Wood.
·         The National Gem – Blue Sapphire

Festivals in Sri Lanka

ü Annual Festival held in the Country

Today, due to the diverse ethnic groups in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka has become a Country of various Festivals and festivals that are unique to each of these communities throughout the year. This cultural diversity has become a reason for the beauty and tourist attraction of the country. Three major Muslims religious festivals are held annually. Those dates vary from year to year according to their traditional calendar.

1. Milad UL Nabi – Birthday of the prophet.

2. Eid UL FITR – The last day of Ramazan.
3. Eid UL Allah – The last day of the pilgrimage to mecca.

Full Moon Day

The Full Moon Day of each month is called POYA day by the Buddhists. POYA day is a holiday declared by the Government every month. On that day, Buddhists visit more temples than an any other day and they also attend special religious functions on that day. All Liquor outlets in the country do not sell liquor on that day as it is prohibited to sell liquor throughout the country on every POYA day. Compared to the 12-month POYA day, there are various important events in the life of the Buddha and the Following are some important POYA days related to the history of the Buddha in this country.

1.       January – The first visit of the Buddha to Ceylon.
2.       April – The second journey of the Buddha to Ceylon.
3.  May – The Third Visit of the Buddha to Ceylon. Buddha of the Buddha, Enlightenment.
4.       June – Bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Mahinda THERO.

Vesak Festival

Vesak POYA day can be described as the most important and most sacred POYA day of the Buddhist People in this country. During the Vesak POYA day, Various Buddhist religious festivals and activities are held throughout the Week.

ü Features that attract tourists during Vesak week.

1. Pilgrimage of Buddhists.
2. Conducting DANSALS. (The Word DANSAL means Peoples sharing free meals with each other. It enhances their Collaboration.)
3. Lighting of Vesak lanterns in front of house.
4. Decorating roads with Buddhist Flags and various decorations.

Buddhist Procession

The PERAHARA (procession) can be described as an important cultural event that attracts the eyes of all of us, regardless of local or foreign differences. The procession are attractive because of the cultural diversity that it carries in front of us along the way it is an artistic collection. Sinhala Buddhist have organized a procession to pay homage to a sacred objective and to celebrate a religiously important day. Today, as you visit the various procession festivals held annually at Buddhist temples throughout Sri Lanka. You can see their beauty. What is most important to the traveler in interpreting the procession is the traditional dance he sees in front of him.

Kandy ESALA Procession Festival

The ESALA Procession, held annually in July and august to pay homage to the sacred tooth relic in Kandy, is one of the most important and popular cultural events in the country. This has been done since ancient times as a tribute to the tooth Relic. With the beauty of this procession, it attracts more tourists every year.

An article on the beauty of Sri Lanka

2021-07-26T07:49:00.002-07:00

Geographical Location

Sri Lanka is a Country Close to the Equator of the Asian Continent. An Island in the Indian Ocean. Close to India. It is Separated from India by a Small Coastline of 32 km. Sri Lanka is a Country with a Land Area of 65610 km².The Maximum Distance from the North to the Sought of the Country is 437 km and 224 km from West to East.

Population

v 21 million People Live in Sri Lanka. Sinhala is the Main Language of the Country and Sinhala is the Official Language of the Country.in Addition, Tamil and English Are Also used for Communication. The Population is not evenly Distributed Across the Country, With 78% living in Rural Areas, 4% in Estates and 18% in Urban Areas.Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Burghers and Malays live in Sri Lanka.

Economy

v Sri Lanka is now a Developing State and a Middle-Income Country.
v GPD per Capita, the World’s Leading Measure of Development, is in the Range of US $4,000.
v GPD per Capita is the Value of per Capita gross domestic product.
v The Currency of Sri Lanka is the Ceylon Rupee.

ü Grant Schemes that Contribute to the GPD of Sri Lanka
1.       Private Remittances
2.       Apparel Export Industry
3.       Tourism Industry
4.       Tea Export

v 80% of the People in this Country work in the private sector and 20% in the Government Sector.

Pride Cultural Heritage

v It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with Six world Heritage Sites.
v A naval base with Several Important Ancient Harbors along the Ancient Silk Road.
v It is said that pearls, Gems, Spices, Ivory Elephant, etc. were taken from Sri Lanka to Foreign Countries.
v Sri Lanka has the Most Valuable Sapphire in the World. That is way Sri Lanka Is Called “RATHNADEEPA”
v The Word RATHNADEEPA means the land of gems.
v In the past, The Arab Called Ceylon “Serendib”, The Indians “RATHNADEEPA” The English “Ceylon”.
v There are many Unique Sinhala Cultural Heritages in the Country where you can see beautiful Festivals and traditional beliefs throughout the year.

Climate and Environment

v Due to its proximity to the Equator, there is a tropical Climate and there is no seasonal change in the country.
v Therefore, there is a uniform optimum temperature throughout the year.
v The average temperature in the country is around 27 degrees Celsius. It is good for the body.
v Monsoon rainfall is a critical factor in Sri Lanka’s Climate.
v Sri Lanka has created more than 30 beautiful ecosystems due to its climate, temperature and soil nature.
v Due to the Soil fertility and climate of the country, Sri Lanka is green all year round.

Natural Beauty

v At any times of the year in Sri Lanka, the Elephant is the largest land animal and the blue whale is the largest sea creature.
v As a Country with high biodiversity, we are proud to be one of the 34 warmest places in the world for biodiversity.
v The UNESCO World Heritage site of the central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest are some of the most beautiful places in our Country.
v Many endemic plants and animals can be seen in Sri Lanka during a few days visit.
v Sri Lanka is also a bird’s sanctuary with about 500 species of birds.