Pathbreaking play The One Who Loves You So launched in book form
George Beven’s sensual semi-nude young men, in cotton sarongs- beautiful and paradisical- languished suggestively on the walls of the Barefoot Gallery. Coinciding, uncannily, was another event- the launch in book form of Arun Welandawe Prematilleke’s 2018 Gratiaen-winning play: The One Who Loves You So. ‘Gay Gauguins’ and queer theatre: it was a mingling celebration of [...]
A concert of remembrance in true Soul Sounds style
Although we’re nearing the end of the year, 2019 will forever be remembered as one of the darkest years in Sri Lanka’s history owing to the deadly bombings on Easter Sunday. The lives lost, the smiles that will never be seen again and the laughter of the children that will never be heard. It is [...]
Jovani Couture for women
A new women’s wear label “Jovani Couture” was launched recently at 135, Dutugemunu Street, Kohuwala. Jovani Couture is a sub brand under Dressbay Holdings, an ecommerce market place in Sri Lanka focusing on fashion. Founder / Director Lakmali Wickremesooriya opened the store with the launch attended by well wishers and customers. Jovani’s designs are also [...]
Don your superhero kit and do your own ‘heroic’ deed for the environment
When we think of cosplaying, we imagine individuals dressed in elaborate costumes at convention halls. The idea of them collecting garbage is one that would surely never pop into our heads, but that is where Cosplay Clean Up Global comes in. Created by Sharan Velauthan, a Sri Lankan influencer currently living in Australia who has [...]