Avurudu:A new take on the traditional
Avurudu/ Puththandu is a time of tradition, and of course celebration of the New Year with family. Generations of Sinhala Buddhists and Tamil Hindus have followed the same customs every year, albeit with certain adjustments which reflect modern day lifestyles. However, in recent years there have been modern trends which can be seen during the [...]
Tea and fashion at Kingsbury
Creations by ‘Pintuck’ were on display at Sparkle, the Kingsbury hotel’s monthly high tea fashion show in its March edition at The Gourmet Station. [...]
Step out in style with those fashion frames
Leading eye care solutions provider Vision Care launched its latest sub-brand ‘Fashion Frames’ at the recently concluded HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), providing a wide variety of contemporary and stylish frames and sunglasses for designers who presented their collections at CFW. Vision Care has also appointed an expert team of ‘Fashion Advisors’ at select outlets, [...]
Mirror
Discovering the outdoors this holiday season
Aside from the long holidays and customs, the Sinhala and Tamil new year also brings with it a sense of stepping away from the old routine and into a new one. This week, we’ve put together a list of adventure based activities that are certainly worth trying out, especially if you’re looking for a different [...]
Reviving old art forms
Beyond Drapes and Looms an event “that converged the age-old art of beeralu, crochet and macramé with edgy, contemporary styles.” Took place recently at Hype Studio.The event featured an exhibition of their vast array of products, a pop-up store, a live demonstration of creating beeralu lace. Nifty Looms a brand that incorporates the age old-craft [...]
Where have all the flowers gone ?
The scarlet Erabadu flowers in full bloom during the season of Avurudu are an unmistakable metaphor of the festival. From the image of the Asian Koel (Koha) singing its melodious songs sitting on a Erabadu branch to the crimson Erabadu flowers emanating the bright shades of the sun, Erabadu tree is one of the most [...]
TV Times
Bump and Grind to promote Lankan rap stars
The third episode of ‘Bump N Grind’ DJ parties was held at the exclusive ‘Voice Lounge’ in Colombo 7 on 29th March, 2019. ‘Bump N Grind’ is all about promoting Sri Lankan Hip-hop/Rap artistes and their music to the vibrant Colombo night life. DJ Cairo, popular Sinhala Rap star was the main attraction of the [...]
Shane takes the first step towards his dream career in music
Led by sheer will, inspired by the late ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson and backed by SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka (SOSCVSL); Shane Manohara Rajapaksa, who is an SOS youth took the first step towards his dream career in music and, released his maiden single- ‘Wannama’, recently at the SOS Children’s Villages, Piliyandala. Speaking about [...]
Children’s movie highlighting the value of education
Children’s film ‘Iskoleta Mang Awa’, the maiden film direction by film writer Prasad Samaratunga, is now being screened at MPI circuit cinemas around the country. Produced by Sandun Dolamulla, the film stars Edna Sugathapala, Kumara Wanduressa, Roshana Ondaatje,Rajitha Hiran Chamikara, Upul Weerasinghe, Udith Abeyratne, Samanthi Lanerolle, Theja Nadeeshani, Viraj Madhushan, Kusal Weeramanthri, Shaini Rochana Neththikumara [...]
Rupavahini Avurudu from Down south
Celebrating the National New Year, the National Television, Rupavahini will feature a number of programmes including practising of new year customs, cultural events, teledramas, films, new year games and many more. This year Rupavahini will broadcast its live Sinhala and Tamil New Year programmes from Down south in Weerawila and Tissamaharamaya. On the New Year’s [...]
‘Kelani Palama’ in town
R. R. Samarakoon’s ever popular stage play which had a long run both here and abroad, will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. on May 5 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. A social criticism of political manipulation and the ever-widening gap between the poor and the rich, the drama was first staged [...]
Comedy play in Borella
‘Charithe Horu Aran’ another comedy play by Ravindra Ariyaratne following his successful theatre production ‘Balloth Ekka Behe’, will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre on May 4. Kumara Tirimadura, Gihan Fernando, Sarath Kotelawela, Chamila Peiris, Ferny Roshani and Ravindra Ariyaratne himself star in the play. [...]
‘Avurudu Dodol’ mixing’ at Grand Kandyan
The traditional ‘Dodol’ mixing ceremony, to mark the beginning of Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival days, was held at the Grand Kandyan Hotel. The General Manager Susitha Samaraweera, along with Executives and the Staff were present at the ‘Dodol’ Mixing ceremony. The Grand Kandyan Family looks forward in celebrating the joy of New Year [...]
Au revoir ‘Raid Amazones’
‘Raid Amazones’, the world’s biggest female adventure race concluded successfully earlier this month with close to 500 contestants from France over the two legs. Contestants completed approximately 50km of trail running, 32km of Kayaking and 46km of cycling and running, over the course of the race. ‘Raid Amazones’ is unique because it is the first [...]
Bocuse d’Or Sri Lanka 2019: Kicks off with Michelin-Starred Chef
SSri Lanka’s selection of candidates for the world’s most prestigious culinary competition- ‘Bocuse d’ Or’ began on the 1st of April with a master class featuring Michelin-starred Chef Roland Debuyst. The event was held at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (SLITHM) Auditorium in Colombo. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion [...]