With its soaring ceilings and four-poster bed, the presidential residence stands as a symbol of the extreme chasm between the rich and powerful and the poor.
"They've ruined our country beyond repair," she said."We initially voted for them, but they took huge loans from China and I don't think they had any plans about how to pay them back."
Ms Perena reminisced about taking holidays in Europe. Now the family can't afford to buy fuel, even if it was available.In another wing, a group of protest leaders protects the president's bedroom.Crowds have flocked to the presidential building to see the wealth on display inside With its soaring ceilings and four-poster bed, it stands as a symbol of the extreme chasm between the rich and powerful and the poor.Protesters aren't allowing the general public into this part of the building. They say it must be preserved for the country's next leader.Angelo Kulasooriya says the house belongs to future generations.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player"People outside are suffering without electricity," he said."People have no food.
Protesters and the massive crowds who've come out to visit the president's house sense they are close to winning this battle to rid the country of the Rajapaksas.Angelo Kulasooriya said he was angry when he saw the inside of the residence
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