‘Malay Fiesta’ jointly organized by Sri Lanka Malay Association and the Colombo Malay Cricket Club is now in progress at the Malay Grounds.
The main objective of this two associations is to foster harmony among Malays in Sri Lanka along with other communities. ‘United in Brotherhood’ is the theme of this Fiesta. The theme serves to stimulate and advocate the uniqueness and unity of Malays in Sri Lanka. With its past success the Rally is an ideal avenue to preserve the Malays' rich history and strong cultural ties as a community. The Rally which is the 4th of its kind organized by the SLMA/CMCC over the past 15 years consists of Cultural Pageants, Fashion Shows, Sports Competitions, Trade Stalls , a 'Do you know' contest and various activities for the young and old.
The patrons of the event take great joy in seeing both elders and the youth perform and being so passionate about the Malay culture. It stands testimony to the knowledge that the heritage and culture of Sri Lankan Malays will be carried on by the youth for generations to come.
The Colombo Malay Cricket Club (CMCC) inaugurated in 1872 and the Sri Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) founded in 1922, are two of Sri Lanka's premier Malay organizations. |