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A musical mission and memories
Country Roads’ regular performers, both foreign and local, talk to Yomal Senerath-Yapa of their unique connection to the concert The foreign performers at Country Roads, Asia’s longest running country music show, have forged a close bond with Sri Lanka where they return each year. Astrid Brook from London has memories of riding a ‘sweet elephant’ [...]
Lankan designer Ruwanthi secures Award
At the Prestigious Redress Design Award 2023 Ruwanthi Gajadeera, an exceptional talent in the world of sustainable fashion, has earned the runner-up position at the esteemed Redress Design Award 2023, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition. Ruwanthi’s remarkable journey has been marked by her unwavering dedication to environmental conservation and innovative fashion design. Ruwanthi [...]
Miracle cure turned Medical scam
‘Saw X’ Hollywood horror thriller ‘Saw X’ is now being screened in theaters around the country. Directed and edited by Kevin Greutert, and written by Peter Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, the film is the tenth installment overall in the Saw film series and serves as both a direct sequel to Saw (2004) and a prequel [...]
Shorter version of ‘Sokari’ goes on the board
A theatrical version of ‘Sokari’, an old folk drama in Sri Lanka, which was formed according to the rural traditions of Shanthikarmas that were performed to Goddess Paththini seeking fertility and prosperity, will be staged on October 5 at 8.15 am and 10.45 am at Colombo 10, Elphinstone Theatre. Directed by award winning playwright Jaliya [...]
Ever popular children plays at Elphinstone
Ever popular children plays ‘Punchi apita Den Therei’ (We know it now) and ‘Toppi Welenda’ (Hat Seller) will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at Elphinstone Theatre in Colombo. All seats are box planned and tickets are now available at the theatre gate. The play is organised by Jude Srimal.
A ‘Dream Theatre’ in town
Playwright and academic Dhananjaya Karunarathne’s collection of short plays titled ‘Sihina Rangahala’ (A Dream Theatre) will be staged at the Elphinstone Theatre at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm on October 8. Originally produced in 1995 the collection consists of five captivating short dramas titled ‘Valenne Enakan’, ‘Chandravathi Samaga Rathriyak’, ‘Oba Sapekshayi’, ‘Duwana Un Dennek’ and [...]
Alston sings his new ‘Climate change song’ at WTN in Bali
By Sanath Weerasuriya President of SUNx Climate Friendly Travel Club Geoffrey Lipman with the Chairman of the World Tourism Network Juergen Stienmetz has made a joint statement on Alston’s effort on addressing climate change problems and promoting island Sri Lanka on the world travel map. Sri Lankan born Alston Koch was one of [...]
‘Thaharjith Dance Extravaganza’
‘Thaharjith Dance Extravaganza’, a multi-faceted dance concert, presented by Anoma Kalubowila Dance Academy, will be held at the auditorium of National Youth Services Council in Maharagama on 7 October, 2023 from 6.00pm. Product of the Colombo Aesthetic University, Anoma Kalubowila is a veteran dance instructor for Advanced Level students for the last two decades. ‘Thaharjith [...]
WCIC Ramp Up 2023
‘RAMP UP 2023’a fashion show with gala dinner and stellar entertainment, organised by Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) will come alive on the 8th of October at the Colombo Hilton. Presenting a glamorous fundraiser, RAMP UP 2023, the Women’s Chamber seeks to create awareness for the need for diversity, equity and inclusion for not [...]
Jetwing Colombo Seven partners with the USAID
The Way for Sustainable mobility in the Hospitality Sector Ambassador Chung celebrates USAID Sri Lanka Energy Program collaboration with the Jetwing Colombo Seven, to usher in a new era of environmentally conscious transportation within the hospitality sector. This collaboration will establish solar-powered charging facilities for electric vehicles (EVs) on the premises of Jetwing Colombo Seven [...]