National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) lauded the Sinhala radio channel "Shree FM", for their original contribution to the broadcasting industry.

The NAB recognises international radio and TV channels that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the broadcast industry. Mahen Perera, Executive Director of Colombo Communications Limited, stated that Shree FM, after being named the most listened to radio channel by Survey Research Lanka's Media Facts 2001 and LMRB's Radio Audience Points 2002, was now victorious on the international playing field as well.

This he pointed out is an honour not only to Shree FM and its sister stations, E! FM and Raja FM. The NAB accolade was dramatically unveiled to the audience during a testosterone filled act, which saw macho men carry on to the stage the citation. Suddenly dancers appeared on stage to an explosive sound and lighting effect, which captured the imagination of the spellbound audience.

Sharmalee sings in Germany
Sharmalee Fernando , who performed in Germany, as a solo singer Mary, is back in Sri Lanka on a short stint. During her stay she will be in action at down south Hotels, mostly in the Serendib Leisure hotels.

"Most of the tourists like when I sing in German. They too sing with me" she said.
She will be again performing in Oman and a short visit to Maldives would be her plan before leaving for Germany in July.

Fete de la Musique '02
Once again popular Fete de la Musique '02 (International Music Day) organised by the Alliance Francaise de Colombo will be held at the New Town Hall, Greenpath on June 22, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fete de la Musique (The Music Day) is open to every one - amateurs and professionals (no age barrier), who can sing, play any kind of musical instrument or dance and musical groups. So here is the chance for music lovers and the musical groups of Sri Lanka to expose the hidden musical talents. The organizers will provide live background music and sound free of charge.

The performances will include all categories of music - pop, jazz, reggae, folk, country & western, classical, rock and baila too. This will be a meeting place of cultures and an opportunity to share the joy of listening and appreciating a variety of melodies. If any TV Times reader wishes to participate in this concert please contact the Alliance Francaise de Colombo at 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07.

The Fete de la Musique-'International Music Day', which started off in 1982 in France, saw amateur and professional musicians of France take to the streets on June 21 to celebrate the summer solstice.

On this day after a dismal spring the whole of France breaks into a gigantic celebration of music song and dance. People head for the squares and parks and perform free of cost for the benefit of on lookers and for their own pleasure.

In Sri Lanka the event has grown in popularity amongst the young and old and every year a lot of people participate and many people of all ages come to see this event.
So flock in to the New Town Hall and enjoy a full days music free of charge.

Many popular musicians are expected to perform from time to time during the whole day and many professional comperes will also handle the days proceedings and details will be released in the coming weeks.

'Charitha Hathak' at Tower Hall
The play 'Charitha Hathak', being directed by Wilson Gunaratne would go on boards on June 9 at the Tower Hall 3.30-6.30 p.m to raise funds for Sri Lanka Association of Parents of Deaf Children (deaf youth self employment project).

The above play is a hilarious comedy. This is a unique play in which the 7 characters are dramatised by one actor, each having a different voice and a personality. One has to see it to believe it.

Ten Sports from Comet Cable
Kicking off from May 31 is the month-long 2002 FIFA World Cup extravaganza for fans all over the world. This is the first time that this event will take place in Asia, in a favourable time zone for the Sri Lankan viewer, who will be able to catch all of the 64 match action LIVE' on Comet Cable, with the launch of 'Ten Sport', the new sport channel.

Comet Cable is the premier pay television network in Sri Lanka that brings an experience that's beyond conventional TV. Supported by an unsurpassed state-of-the-art wireless pay television technology ( MMDS - Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System ) which is transmitted from the heart of Colombo to a radius of 60 km, Comet Cable provides its viewers crystal clear pictures with crisp sound clarity that is hard to beat.

Comet Cable's channel line-up includes some of the world's most watched, acclaimed and loved TV channels 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including 24-hour movies, sports, music, news, children's programmes, nature etc., which by far is an unsurpassed package of entertainment that has turned the Sri Lankan entertainment industry up-side down.

Along with the 'All 64 match' distribution rights for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Comet Cable is also proud to introduce one of its newest channels, Ten Sports which features a fantastic array of cricket, including cricket triangulars from Morocco, Classic India-Pakistan Cricket as well as all international cricket from Sri Lanka and also broadcasting other popular sporting events like the WWF, The English FA Cup, Manchester United Football, the WTA (Professional Women's Tennis), ATP Dubai Tennis Open, The Ryder Cup, The British Open, Champions Trophy Hockey and Champions Challenge Hockey.

New chef at JAIC Hilton
By Poorna Rodrigo
Wendland Kai a prominent chef from Germany is in town especially invited by Jaic Hilton to offer a taste of their dishes to local customers for one long year. Kai made his entry into the vast field of culinary art some ten years ago. During this period he has toured many countries and gathered a lot of experience. He believes whatever the dishes of varying taste that are being prepared maintaining quality is of utmost importance which is sadly lacking at times.

With Asian foods getting more and more popular in the western countries Kai says people are going for foods with less spice. He has plans to introduce a bit of local taste coupled with foreign dishes.

This being his first ever visit to an Asian country, many more visits are planed to other Asian countries as well upon completing his period here. "I will be flying to Singapore and Malaysia", Mr. Kai said. Born in Germany he had been working in Egypt for many years. But it will take a while before he goes back to Egypt where he has been working at Egyptian Business Club managed by Hilton as an executive chef.

As for the local chefs, doors should be opened up for them to have a better exposure, a factor that has been denied to many of ours. During his stay several demonstrations and perhaps lectures that will benefit the chefs will be on agenda.

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