Karainagar

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Karain…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Karainag…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Karainagar, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your r…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Karainagar? We'd love to hear your …

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Karainagar? Share your tips in the comments!

Karainagar (Tamil: காரைநகர்) (pronounced Kaarai-Nagar) is located 20 km from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on the island of Karaitivu. In Tamil, the name is derived from the Tamil word 'kadar-karai' meaning a settlement (or town) o…

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 'Pathétique' - I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major, D850 - I. Allegro vivace Musopen · Public Domain

Dvořák - String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 51 (B92) - I. Allegro ma non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Cello concerto in e minor, op. 85 - iv. allegro, Op. 85 Musopen · Public Domain

Johannes Brahms - concerto in a minor, op. 102 'double concerto' - iii. vivace non troppo (double concerto) Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 'Italian' - IV. Saltarello (Presto) Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1, Op. 11 (string quartet)-1. Allegro maestoso Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurek As-dur op. 17 nr 3 Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin - Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 7 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

Frederic Chopin - Mazurka in F major, Op. 68 no. 3 Musopen · Public Domain