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After eight weeks of rigorous training, Miss World Sri Lanka takes centrestage tomorrow, September 18. Organisers Model Shop are ready to present the fifth edition of the Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka pageant at the Colombo Hilton in grand style. Speaking to the Sunday Times, silver screen star and one of the directors of Model [...]
An ancient combat that has relevance today
“You might look tall and well built but that has no bearing on on your ability to fight,” teased Vageesha Bandara, an Angampora master, addressing a group of his students who had just finished a combat sequence. Vageesha’s students were showcasing their talent and studies of the traditional Sinhala martial art, Angampora, at the Janakala [...]
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Glimpse at the COINS film festival
The third edition of the Colombo International Student Film Festival (COINS Film Festival) concluded recently at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute and highlighted the exceptional talent of both local and international students of cinematography. Amidst the bustle of the festival, we spoke to Chirath De Silva, who aside from being the project chairperson was also [...]
National Youth Orchestra of Sri Lanka celebrates 25- years of music
The National Youth Orchestra, one of the main aesthetic educational programmes in Sri Lanka will mark its 25th anniversary with a free orchestral concert on September 22, 2017. The National Youth Orchestra was established in 1992 through a Japanese grant of Rs. 54 million and was founded as a Ministry of Education Project by Ms. [...]
Evening of dance and song
On September 23 and 24 the Senior Prefects’ Guild of Holy Family Convent (HFC) Bambalapitiya will proudly stage “Night at the movies – from the silver screen and beyond” at the school auditorium from 6.30pm onwards. The show will herald a selection of old and new classic musical scores from the silver screen. The evening [...]
Lady Gaga takes a break and looks to slow down
Lady Gaga is taking a break from the live music scene in order to re-energise herself. Reports from the US say the ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Born This Way’ hitmaker will slow down for some healing. Gaga made a public appearance in Toronto, Canada on 8th September for the premiere of the Netflix documentary Gaga: Five [...]
Annual Inter School Shakespeare Drama Competition this week
The Annual Inter school Shakespeare drama competition organized by the Colombo YMCA and the Rotary Club of Colombo North will be returning for the 44th year this September. The much anticipated inter school event pays tribute to the Bard’s iconic plays as 19 boys and 15 girls schools compete for the coveted title in their [...]
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‘Rasa Sara Gee’
Artiste Rasangi de Mel Music Teacher of the C.W.W. Kannangara Madhya Maha Vidyalaya, Matugama recently presented her Solo Singing performance titled ‘Rasa Sara Gee’ at the Piyasena Kodithuwakku Theatre to mark 38 years of her musical career. Here he presents a duet with her brother artiste Geeth de Mel. Music at ‘Rasa Sara Gee’ was [...]
‘Neth FM Ridee Nimnaya’
‘Neth FM Ridee Nimnaya’, a musical extravaganza, featuring visharadha Edward Jayakody, Umara Sinhawansa and Sanuka Wickremasinghe will come alive at the auditorium of the Siridhamma Vidyalaya, Galle from 7.00pm onwards. ‘Ridee Nimnaya’ is organised by the Welfare Association of Siridhamma Vidyalaya, Galle in aid of their projects in association of Neth FM. The music backing [...]
YMCA singing concert-2017
The annual Christian singing concert was organised and conducted by the YMCA of Moratuwa for the 5th time at its main hall on 9th Sept. 2017. The objective of this religious concert was to foster amity among the Christian youth of different denominations and testify to them the value of Christian hymns and songs. A [...]
Travel Trade Ball with Doctor and Misty
The dynamic Travel Trade Sports Club Gala Dinner Dance 2017 will come alive on Saturday, the 14th October at the Cinnamon Grand from 9.00 pm onwards. The most celebrated bands in the local music industry, ‘Misty’ and ‘Doctor’ will be there to entertain the travel trade members. ‘Travel Trade Dinner Dance 2017’will be compeered by [...]
Bringing solace through cinema
Suffered with nearly three decade long war and post-conflict complications, movie lovers of Northern Sri Lanka will experience some relief and relaxation with an opportunity to catch a glimpse of what is happening both in the local and world cinema with the Jaffna International Cinema Festival (JaffnaICF) which is now taking place in Jaffna. Happening [...]
‘Mother’
Hollywood’s latest horror film ‘Mother’ directed by Darren Aronofsky starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem in the lead started screening here on September 15, in line with the worldwide release. The film, a psychological thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice that follows a young woman whose tranquil life with her husband at their country home [...]
NFC chairman initiates cinema discussion
Theme is ‘Politics of Cinema’ The latest of the series of discussion on cinema organised by the newly appointed National Film Corporation chairman, Sithendra Senaratne would be held at 3 pm on September 19 at NFC cinema hall. The discussion on the theme of ‘Politics of Cinema’ is participated in by filmmaker Jayantha Chandrasiri, film [...]
Prof. Ediriweera’s renowned play goes on the boards
‘Premathia Jayathi Soko’, one of Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s renowned plays will go on the boards at 8.15 am and 10.45 on September 22 at the YMBA auditorium Borella. The play is a prescribed text for the Sinhala syllabus of the GCE Advanced Level examination. Jude Srimal organises the play.
Sungreen Resort: Under the shadow of Ritigala
Habarana, centrally in the Cultural Triangle, is the home for a number of tourism related attractions and it is a destination itself. It is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in Sri Lanka. The latest addition to its growing number of accommodation facilities is ‘Sungreen Resort and Spa’. Located in Puwakpitiya, Habarana with convenient [...]
Cinnamon Hotels bags 77 medals at Culinary Expo 2017
Cinnamon hotels bagged a total of 77 medals at the 17th edition of the Culinary Art and Food Expo, which was held at the BMICH in Colombo. Organised by the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka, the annual trade exhibition is the country’s largest and fastest-growing professional trade show for the hospitality, food and beverage sector, and [...]