On view: Wendt’s artistic world
Theatre-goers and art lovers in Sri Lanka are familiar with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, but few of the younger generation would have an inkling of the artistic genius it was named after. A versatile personality- Lionel Wendt was a photographer, musician and art collector who made a great contribution to the arts in Sri [...]
Letters to the Editor
Lessons for Putin and other leaders: Economic and social inequalities lead to revolutions The Sunday Times deserves readers’ gratitude for its Editorial and two other articles about the Russian Revolution. Contrary to efforts by Russia’s leaders to vilify the Russian Revolution as a German funded coup, and that Lenin was a traitor (as portrayed in the [...]
Appreciations
Recalling their nurturing, selfless, unconditional and enduring love TUDOR AND BIANCA WEERASOORIYA When I was about five years old, I was given a story book in which the heroine was a little girl with the same name as mine. The story unfolds with a “mala giravi” (who was a actually a “suranganavi” metamorphosed temporarily into [...]
Sumitra treads unknown territory in new film
Osanda (played by Dumindu Dodanthenna), orphaned at childhood is brought up by his grandmother (Iranganie Serasinghe) and extended family. They are traditional puppet-makers from the South. A female puppet possessed by the tree spirit from the tree it is carved (played by Yashodha Wimaladharma), comes alive, bringing him physical and metaphysical experiences. Set in the [...]
Waters Edge: Expanding entertainment hub
Utilise its resources to the maximum for the benefit of the people of this country.” With these words the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Champika Ranawaka handed over the chairmanship of Waters Edge to Chamath De Silva in 2015. With a goal of becoming an organisation with a five billion rupee turnover by 2020, [...]
Wowing judges with an artistic creation of Chicken Roulade
At the Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives International Culinary Challenge and Exhibition 2017 held in Male’ earlier this year, the award of Best Young Chef in the Maldives was won by K.Y.M. Gunesekera, 24, who comes from Nittambuwa. There were 564 competitors from 67 resorts taking part in the Culinary Challenge, which makes Gunesekera’s achievement [...]
For a taste of seafood specials in Galle
Nestled in a corner of the Old Dutch Hospital at Galle Fort is the Tuna and the Crab, an amalgamation of Dharshan Munidasa’s Nihonbashi and Ministry of Crab restaurants which offers a selection of dishes available at the Colombo restaurants, alongside new exclusive signature dishes. With two large metal outlines of a Tuna and a [...]
Sheltered with love and care: Prithipura journey since 1964
Inside the classroom, a student knocks down a tower made of building blocks and smiles brightly as fellow students giggle. “Mahesh* usata hadanawane,” comments teacher Lakshika Fonseka, smiling. There is no lecture or punishment – just understanding of each student’s personality. It is this model of love and care that CFS Prithipura Home adopts with [...]
Making it all click in a cosy setting
Painted in shades of white and soft grey, window covered with sheer white curtains and white drapes of pink and blue scattered flowers, a white cupboard placed against the textured wall, armchair with a green fur rug on the wooden floor and stools at a corner, it looks like a stylish English living room. This [...]
Bedecked in sapphires for the festive season
Tiesh, the jewellery store recently unveiled its brand new collection of sapphires for the forthcoming festive season, at a gala soirée at its Colombo store. The collection comprises beautiful necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings, with a focus on the larger pieces. Speaking about the designs, Directors of Tiesh, Ayesh and Thiyasha De Fonseka remarked, “This [...]
Jewellery and sarees inspired by rich crafts of the silk route
‘Colours of The Silk Road’- a High Tea fashion and jewellery show will be held on Monday, November 27 at 5 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo. Kadambari and Rithihi will place a beautifully crafted collection of exotic handmade jewellery perfectly matched with Rithihi’s sarees and clothing on the runway. Kadambari Jewels [...]
Turkey’s 94th Republic Day.
Turkish ambassador Tunca Ozcuhadar hosted a grand reception recently at the Chequerboard of the Galle Face Hotel on the occasion of Turkey’s 94th Republic Day. The ambassador addressing the event
It’s just 14 days away; the International Christmas Charity Bazaar
Colombo’s much awaited seasonal shopping experience – the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) is just 14 days away – so save the date – Sunday, November 26 at the Hilton Residences from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The bazaar is in its 37th consecutive year with all proceeds going to local charities. Shoppers will have [...]
Charity project lights up two remote villages
Getting to these remote villages requires a seven km trek through the wilderness. Uda Galadebokka and Galamuduna are situated 15 km from the rural town of Hasalaka in the Kandy district. There is a rough dirt track being constructed to Galamuduna, and half the distance can be travelled by tractor, but the entire distance to [...]
Tanya to perform Mozart’s ‘Elvira Madigan’ and two originals
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo performs its “Season Finale” on Tuesday, December 5, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The concert will feature the internationally acclaimed composer-pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka performing Mozart’s most popular concerto the ‘Elvira Madigan’. Classically trained and with a background in popular and South Asian music, Tanya Ekanayaka is also an [...]
Get ready to cry and laugh with Dillie Keane of Fascinating Aida fame
Most people know Dillie Keane as one of the original members of the highly successful musical trio Fascinating Aida – a British comedy singing group and satirical cabaret act. For 30 years, she and various female singing partners wrote and performed their satirical shows. Keane would also enjoy an acclaimed solo career. Taken together, they [...]
12 Angry (Wo)Men: Challenging production hits the boards
Cold Theatre 7 presents Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry (Wo)Men (adapted to also be played by 12 women ) directed by Kevin Cruze at the Lionel Wendt from November 16 – 19. For the cast, a mix of veterans, seasoned players and newcomers to Theatre 7, it has been an exhilarating experience. “The fact that we’re [...]
The Gratiaen Prize to mark 25 years with renewed relationship with Lankan literature
Submissions for the Gratiaen Prize 2017 will be open from December 1 to 31, 2017. Themed a ‘25-year journey with Lankan literature’ the 2017 prize marks the silver jubilee of the award. The prize will be open to multiple genres including fiction, poetry, creative prose and literary memoir. More details on prize submission and regulations [...]
Kelani Viharaya a monument to her piety
Wewage Don Helena Dep Weerasinghe born in 1864 at Waragoda Kelaniya, married Muhandiram Don Philip Tudugala Wijewardene of Tudugala Kalutara on September 1, 1880, at the Christ Church Cathedral, Mutwal. Don Philip was a well known timber merchant. This marriage saw the dawn of a new era of the Wijewardene family which began from Sedawatte. [...]
You’ve got to keep performing to keep going: Tony Christie
Tony Christie has had a long and colourful career and he’s just added Colombo to the list of places he’s performed in. The singer with over 40 albums and 70 singles, who has performed in many parts of the globe including Australia, Germany, Spain, Singapore and Austria was at the BMICH last night to thrill [...]
Choir Games ends on a note of diverse cultures celebrating together
It was a triumph for host country Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific Choir Games with their choirs winning an overall 19 medals for their performances with Indonesia following close behind with 12 medals and India (3), Iran (3) and China (2). The 4th South Asia Pacific Choir Games bid adieu at Temple Trees on [...]
These children need your help
Fathima Azeeza Pally, 10 months old had been diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome and is receiving treatment at Colombo North Teaching Hospital,Ragama. As recommended by the medical specialists, she has to undergo a liver transplant as early as possible. The surgery is to be done in Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Chennai, India as Sri Lanka currently does [...]
‘Diving legend’ to address WNPS monthly lecture
An “International Legend of Diving”, the first and only person from the Indian Ocean region to be so honoured, Rex De Silva’s name is writ large in the annals of conservation in Sri Lanka. De Silva will deliver the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society Monthly lecture, ‘From ocean depths to the stars: The Evolution of [...]
Alzheimer’s Foundation’s annual sale
The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation will have their annual sale on November 18. Doors open to shoppers at 10 a.m. and the sale will go on till 5 p.m. Many food stalls will be available and a huge range of export quality garments comprising ladies, men’s and kids wear. The sale is to support a worthy [...]