The CFW drama unfolds
Over the past 14 years, the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) has established Colombo’s presence on the fashion circuit and enabled local designers to stride out boldly on the ramp with collections that reflect their creativity. CFW 2017 which hit the catwalk last week gave a flavour of its island inspiration while also projecting international [...]
Walking into a ‘tuneful’ house
Soft footfalls as twos and threes walk in, some still in school uniform, and signal the start of classes. Then begin the sound of notes emanating from varied musical instruments, as tuning is performed by the children themselves. Between the 217th and 218th kilometre-post and Hungama and Nonagama in the deep-south, off the Tangalle-Hambantota Road, [...]
Stumbling in the dark for 20 years
He can smell the flowers but he cannot see the vibrant hues of pink and red of the roses, zeeniyas and ixora in his garden. For, diminutive Wathukarage Ashoka Thilakeratne, just 31 years is blind. He has not been blind from birth, but the cruel hand of fate had rendered him a hard blow when [...]
Femininity strides alongside deconstructed gender lines
Every year when Colombo Fashion Week opens with the Emerging Designers’ showcase, there is an air of anticipation that bodes well for the future of fashion in this country. These after all are the handpicked young designers of whom much will be expected in the future. Day One of Colombo Fashion Week 2017 kicked off [...]
Exploring a melting pot of culture
With Asian destinations gaining popularity as holiday hotspots, Hong Kong could easily be the Manhattan of Asia. From its ancient temples, awe-inspiring skyscrapers to its quaint trams, its colonial heritage blends seamlessly with its complex and intricate cosmopolitan lifestyle that drives this densely populated territory. For first timers or seasoned travellers, Hong Kong offers an [...]
Slava and Sharon in concert- A gift from Australia
Australia-Sri Lanka bilateral relations span 70 years. They began in 1947 when Sri Lanka was under British rule and Australia’s populace was homogenous and almost entirely European. Today, Sri Lanka is an independent republic and Australia is a paragon of multiculturalism laudably celebrating ethnic, cultural, linguistic and faith diversity. The bilateral bonds between the two [...]
Kings, witches and wizards to raise a storm when they meet again
Sprites and witches. Magic and prophesies. Romance, murder and storms across tropical shores and the misty Highlands. Over the next two weekends, the Workshop Players will explore Shakespeare through the realm of magic and the supernatural with “Macbeth” and “The Tempest” in this year’s edition of “Shakespeare in the Park”. A festival celebrating the playwright’s [...]
A fun celebration of good music and good friends
Rukshan Perera’s shows are always a treat. Great musicians, good music and a polished performance all come together in a rare mix at his ‘Live in Concert’ sessions. The most recent, held on March 5, was no different. From rock ‘n’ roll to pop to jazz to western classical themes to traditional melodies and baila [...]
It began with a toast to role models and ended with men’s fashion show
“Be Bold For Change”, an evening celebrating women role models was held on March 7 at the Galle Face Hotel. In partnership with HSBC, the event was a festive precursor to International Women’s Day. The Ladies VIP night event was dedicated to the strength of women as role models and included a montage of local [...]
A not-to-be missed cultural show tonight
The Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, at Borella will showcase a cultural show today, March 19 at 7 p.m. with dance forms that reflect the rich heritage of Sri Lanka. It’s also an ideal aesthetic experience for foreign visitors who wish to see traditional and authentic Sri Lankan dance performances and a rich educational experience for [...]
EWC creative writing competition
Writers and budding writers, you can now send in your submissions for the 2017 Creative Writing Competition by the English Writers Cooperative of Sri Lanka (EWC). Short stories and plays of a maximum of 1500 words and poems of 30 lines will be accepted. Prizes will be awarded for the best entry in each section [...]
Make your own pizza with Il Ponte’s Italian Master Chef
Starting on Saturday, March 25, Italian Master Chef Massimo Zampar from the Hilton’s Il Ponte will be demonstrating how to make a beautiful Italian pizza and is inviting kids between the ages of 5 and 12 years to come and get their hands into dough to make their own! Mums around town can now relax [...]
Royal Asiatic Society 10th conference
The 10th Conference of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka will be held on Thursday, March 23 – Saturday, March 25 at the Auditorium of the Mahaweli Centre, 96, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. The opening ceremony will be held at 8.30 a.m. on the 23rd under the patronage of Speaker of the Parliament [...]
March Market is back
The March Market is back at the GFS! The popular March Sale organised by the Girls’ Friendly Society will be held on Friday, March 24 at its headquarters at Green Path, Colpetty from 8 a.m. onwards. As usual, there will be a variety of miscellaneous items on sale.
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for veteran broadcaster Vijaya Corea
Well known broadcaster, telecaster and showbiz personality, Vijaya Corea received a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the State Awards Ceremony held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and the Minister of Internal Affairs, North Western Development and Cultural Affairs, S. B. Nawinne at Nelum Pokuna recently. The award was presented to Mr. Corea ‘in recognition [...]
Letters
Community letter boxes may help deliver justice to the many “Nayanas” of this country The Sunday Times of February 26 published under the headline, “No postman no University admission” an incident of a student Nayana Sanjeewanee who was eligible for admission to the university being deprived of her opportunity, due to receiving the letter informing [...]
Appreciations
Ranil Abeynaike Joyful memories of those cricketing days in England I am penning a few lines on my dear friend Ranil on his 5th death anniversary which fell on February 21. I played cricket with Ranil and closely associated with him in England. In 1979 I captained a team called Simon C.C in the south [...]