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Alston Koch sings at Academy Awards ‘After Party’
Legendary Sri Lankan born singer, songwriter, producer and actor Alston Koch was a special participant at the America- China sponsored ‘After Party’ of ‘Star studded’ ‘The Academy Awards’ at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. Alston raised the barriers of performance once again and was recognised for his effort by the President of the America-Chinese (ACCS) [...]
THOMIAN CD TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS AT MOUNT
Among a host of jubilant activities to celebrate a century of Thomian spirit at Mount Lavinia, along with the 139th Royal Thomian battle, musician Priya Peiris has produced a CD comprising 20 nostalgic songs depicting schoolboy life at STC . All songs have been composed and musically arranged by Priya himself and sung by the [...]
The beauty of Bangladeshi cinema
A collection of recently released Bangladeshi movies, some of which have won international awards will be screened at the Bangladesh Film Festival in Colombo from March 23 to 25 at the National Film Corporation cinema hall. The screening will be at 10.30 am, 3.30 pm and 5 pm and the entrance for the film festival [...]
Restoring Sri Lankan cinema
The National Film Corporation (NFC) has initiated historic endeavour to preserve and restore Sri Lanka’s cinema productions of yesteryear. Three renowned experts are now in Sri Lanka to share their knowledge of film restoration and conservation. David Walsh – Digital preservation Consultant, IWM Training and Outreach Coordinator, FIAF, Mick Newnham – Former Manager of Conservation [...]
NFC Film discussion to promote cinema
Inoka Satyangani’s ‘Sulang Kirilli’ will be screened at 2 pm on March 15 at the cinema hall of the National Film Corporation (NFC). The film discussion is one of the series of events organised by the National Film Corporation to promote cinema literacy among children, undergraduates and those interested in film. The film discussion will [...]
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ musical play in town
‘Dhikthala Kaalagola’, Punyasena Gunasinghe’s ever popular musical play will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on March 17 at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre in Borella. With a number of ever popular songs written by Charles Silva Gunasinghe the play has a cast comprised of Richard Maanamudali, Jayantha Bandara, Thushari Gunarathne, Isuru [...]
A black comedy in town
Ravindra Ariyarathne’s “Charithe Horu Aran”, a black comedy will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm on March 18 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre Colomob. The play stars Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawala, Chamila Peiris and Ferni Roshini. Music was composed by Sandasiri Adikari and the show is organised by Jude Srimal. All [...]
Saraii Village : The Essence of Lanka
Yala, Bundala, Kirinda and Kataragam are some of the biggest attractions in the Deep South. With the tourism boom in Hambantota District, Weerawila is gaining popular attraction mainly because of the beautiful Weerawila Lake. This magnificent lake is located by the A2 highway, popularly known as ‘Galle Road’, which stretches well beyond not only Galle [...]