Carrying on sweet traditions
The Avurudu season beckons as we hear the insistent call of the koha, see the bright erabadu flowers blooming and of course, anticipate the sounds and smells of the sweet treats that adorn the Avurudu mesaya with the tell-tale sizzling of kokis being fried and the smells of sugar, honey and spice wafting in the [...]
Getting into Avurudu spirit with mini redda hattes and sarongs
There was a time when parents struggled to find mini ‘redda hattes’ and sarongs and shirts for their children to wear for Avurudu. It was rare to find ready-made outfits and many had to turn to buying the material and getting tailored kits done for their kids. However, with the demand for traditional attire for [...]
University students on a mission to Maligawatte
They went bearing very welcome and essential gifts recently into the heart of the Maligawatte underprivileged settlement, where almost all families have been hit by the COVID-19 fallout for more than a year. Earlier, in the morning, 12 university students bearing the ‘Lifestory’ banner, all members of a project named ‘Lifeline’ gathered to fill to [...]
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Proving a point
A Lankan team of debaters emerged winners at the finals of the South Asia Students For Liberty (SASFL) Inter-Regional Debating Competition, on March 27. The debate competition, an inter-regional debate competition for South Asia, took place via Zoom, and was organized by the Sri Lanka chapter of Students For Liberty (SFL), along with SASFL. The [...]
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Young initiative that adds a hopeful perspective on adoption
The Rotaract Club of Wellawatte have taken on a unique initiative through their “Add Hope in One” project which aims to shed light on the topic of adoption. “In Sri Lanka, no body openly talks about Child Adoption and they do not consider it normal. There are many parents who are unable to have a [...]
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Chinthaka : Versatile TV programme fabricator
‘The producer has to take the initiative in the event of a problem to solve or a question to answer’ he said. In the above context Chinthaka has excelled in his role as a programme producer by creating new programmes in his own inimitable style not hitherto found in other television channels with his analytical [...]
Rupavahini telecasts Avurudu programme from ‘Ape Gama’
With a variety of programmes in line for this year’s National New Year celebrations, The National Rupavahini will telecast ‘Siri Laka Piri Avurudu Siri 2021’, special Avurudu programme on April 13 and 14 on Rupavahini channel. The series will feature a special New Year programme produced by Tharangi Athuraliya- ‘Hiru Kendan Nekath Avith’ at 9.30 [...]
Oshin writer no more
Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series “Oshin,” has died of lymphoma. She was 95. Hashida had been treated for the illness since earlier this year. She died on Sunday, 4th April at her home in Atami, west of Tokyo, according to Pinko Izumi, an actress who appeared [...]
The Kingsbury’s Tenku opens its doors
The Kingsbury Colombo declared open ‘Tenku’, the Japanese restaurant, recently at the Hotel’s rooftop. Offering a specially curated menu by internationally experienced Japanese Master Chef Toshiyuki Okabe, Tenku gives diners the largest selection of sushi and sashimi, comprising more than 50 varieties, a special menu at the private Teppanyaki room; and an a la carte [...]
Taste the splendour of Avurudu at Weligama Bay Marriott
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa unveils flavor some ideals of Avurudu this year, presenting guests with a range of unique experiences through traditional, cultural and seasonal festivities. The resort is geared to exhibit the perfect Avurudu feast in a village setting, making it a perfect family affair. What blends well with all the sweetness, [...]
102nd birth anniversary of Lester
The 102nd birth anniversary of Sri Lanka’s great filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peiris was marked on Monday April 5 with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Family Convent chapel in Bambalapitiya. Filmmaker and Dr. Lester’s widow Sumithra and a number of well-known actors and actresses attended the Mass which was presided over by Rev. Fr. Lal Pushpadeva, [...]
Father’s New Year dream for the return of missing son
Award winning television producer and teledrama director Ranga Bandaranayaka’s newest single-episode teledrama for Sinhala New Year, ‘Al Hale Kiribath’ will be telecast at 9.00 pm on April 13, on National Rupavahinin Channel. Starring Chandrasoma Binduhewa, Manike Attanayake, N. Thiba Dharshani, John Dinesh Sandaruwan, Priyantha Prabhash, Ramesh Keshan and R. Jeyanthan the screenplay is written by [...]
Creative Activities for Children by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) or popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House commences its next session of ‘Creative Activities for Children’ programme on May 8. Children from ages four to fourteen can take part in the programme. The prime objective of the programme is to develop child’s mental and physical aspects and [...]
Comedy of politics on theatre
Stage drama director Ravindra Ariyarathne’s popular political comedy ‘Balloth Ekka Baa – 2’ will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. at Elphinstone Theatre, Colombo 10 on April 24. The cast includes Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Chamila Pieris, Sarath Karunarathne, Chinthaka Pieris and Ravindra Ariyarathne while Anthoney Surendra has directed the music direction and [...]
Cinematic capture of radical jihadism and terrorist training in Syria
‘Of Fathers and Sons’ Award winning Arabic docudrama online screening from Goethe Institute Multi awarded Arabic-language German-Syrian documentary film ‘Of Fathers and Sons’ directed by Talal Derki will be screened at 6.30 pm via online on April 21 by the Goethe Institute in Colombo. Personal journey through a devastated country and a troubled society, looking [...]