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Local dance forms at festival in China
The Saptha Rangi Institute of Performing Arts represented Sri Lanka at the France Gannat International Art Festival held in Taiyuan, China. The event, aimed at fostering international cultural exchanges took place from October 1-7 in Qingxu, China. The 17-member Sri Lankan delegation, from the Saptha Rangi Institute, showcased the island’s rich cultural heritage through traditional [...]
Feroze brings back Nana with a tighter script
By Sajani Ratnayake “Doing a one-man show is absolutely terrifying,” says well-known actor, director and playwright Feroze Kamardeen explaining that the whole play rests upon one’s shoulders. Yet not daunted, he is preparing to take the stage once again with the sequel to ‘Grow Up Nana’ – ‘Grow Up Nana 2’, both written and performed [...]
The iPhone 16 is here: Should you upgrade?
By Mahesh de Andrado The iPhone 16 lineup, launched globally on September 20, 2024, is now available in Sri Lanka through select retailers. This latest lineup introduces updates in processing power, display technology, and camera functionality. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide if it’s worth upgrading to. A18 chip: Power and efficiency The iPhone [...]
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Eranga celebrates silver jubilee in silver screen
‘Gentleman’s Love’ By Susitha Fernando Veteran cinema director Eranga Senaratne’s 8th film venture ‘Pirimi Adarayak’ or ‘Gentleman’s Love’ will be release in the NFC Rithma Circuit cinemas from November 22. Starting in 1999, Eranga was famed for his earlier directions like ‘Gini Gath Madu Samaya’, ‘Sweet Angel’, ‘Rosa Patikki’, ‘Sinasuna Adaren`, ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Aa’ [...]
‘Sinhabahu’ in Veyangoda
Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s epic stage play ‘Sinhabahu’ will go on the boards on November 20 in Veyangoda. A prescribed text for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Sinhala Syllabus, the play will be staged at 8.15 am and11.00 a.m. at Anura Bandaranayake auditorium. The shows are organised by Jude Srimal.
Youth Drama Festival from Nov 18
The 43rd National Youth Drama Festival will kick off from November 18 and will continue till December 31 in Colombo. Organised by National Youth Services Council, the annual festival is conducted to promote young and upcoming playwrights, actors and actresses and other artistes related to theatre. During the festival long plays will be staged at [...]
‘Realm of Paradise’ by US Journalist’s to promote Sri Lankan tourism culture
A documentary film titled ‘Realm of Paradise’ by New York-based journalist Anna Leonti, highlighting Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination known for its vacation hotspots, was released on her YouTube on November 3. Anna is a New York based journalist, Brand and Image strategist, Founder of WBC (World Brand Company). She has worked at [...]
‘Ballad of the Warriors’
The charity concert ‘Ballad of the Warriors’, a night of enchanting music, organised by the ‘Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Veterans’ Association’ (SLASFVA), was held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium in Colombo recently. ‘Ballad of the Warriors’ featured the performances by many renowned vocalists such as Yohani, Umara, Sohan, Judy, Janaka Palapathwala popularly known as [...]
SRIPA at the International Art Festival in China
The ‘Saptha Rangi Institute of Performing Arts’, (SRIPA) a renowned Sri Lankan dance ensemble, has proudly represented Sri Lanka at the France Gannat International Art Festival held in Taiyuan, China. This prestigious event, aimed at fostering international cultural exchanges and preserving global intangible cultural heritage, took place from October 1st to October 7th, 2024, in [...]