Butterflies flitter from province to province

The Sunera Foundation annual drama festival, Samanalayaya (Field of Butterflies) begun on July 1, has been held in ten locations island-wide, including Jaffna, with a total of 31 short plays being performed during the course of the month. This festival, which is the culmination of one year’s hard work and dedication of differently- abled participants and workshop trainers alike, is a platform to showcase the acting and dancing talents of the Sunera participants.

Samanalayaya, which is now in its third year, will be held with a difference this time. The performances in the provinces, which will be viewed predominantly by friends and relatives of the participants, will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The best of the performances in the provinces will be staged at the John De Silva Theatre on August 7 and 8 at 5 p.m.

Awards will be given to the best production, best director and best performer. The panel of judges will consist of Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, Parakrama Niriella and Tilak Jayaratne.

Parents, friends and well-wishers are welcome to attend these events and see the flutter of butterfly wings for themselves! Entrance is free.

This event is sponsored by the World Bank (Small Grants Scheme), The People’s Bank Friends of Sunera Foundation (UK) and the Employee’s Trust Fund Board.