A mega star is born
Megha Sooriyaarachchi captivated the audience when, on the big stage at Mr. World 2024 last week in Vietnam, he dared stride out in his massive hybrid elephant-and-eagle costume, stepping majestically to steal the limelight. It was no surprise he ended up among the Top 10, the first Sri Lankan contestant ever to do so – [...]
Community Medicine: The human face
The families did not come to the doctors, instead the doctors went to the families in their own little homes at Rahulpura in Madiwela. It was a heartwarming sight on the gloomy and overcast afternoon of November 18 – medical specialists with medical students in tow trudging into a labyrinth of underprivileged homes. Rahulpura falls [...]
Inspiration is never far away
It is a home designed for an artist (by her architect friend Yvette Kahawita of Kahawita De Silva & Associates) so it is not surprising that in the past few years the artist Marie Alles Fernando has preferred to have her annual exhibitions in this airy house down a quiet by-lane in Nawala where she [...]
Of music, bonds and friendship: Junior Symphony Orchestra in concert
Nurturing the next generation of musicians has always been a priority with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL). Carrying on this tradition, the SOSL is currently training the young musicians of the Junior Symphony Orchestra (JSO) who will be seen in concert on December 3 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, directed by Dushyanthi Perera, [...]
Shedding more light on Prof. Gunapala Malalasekera
“Professor Gunapala Malalasekera: A Photographic Portrait” was launched by the Malalasekera Foundation this week commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of scholar and cultural advocate, Professor Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera. Authored by the Ven Wetara Mahinda Thera after eight years of meticulous research, the book is a tribute to Professor Malalasekera’s unparalleled contributions to education, Buddhism, and [...]
Thank you for the music
All roads led to the Mount Lavinia Hotel’s Paradise Beach last Saturday evening as ARRIVAL from Sweden, a leading ABBA tribute band took fans on a nostalgic journey through those well-loved hits that had made the four-member Swedish band a household name across the world. It was a night for reliving memories as the band [...]
Come, hear the LG Singers
The Lylie Godridge Singers will be singing at the Bethel Chapel of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7 Alfred House Gardens on Friday, December 6 at 6.45 p.m. All are welcome to this evening of praise and worship.
Lanka Mahila Samithi seasonal sale on Dec 4
The Lanka Mahila Samithi will hold its annual seasonal exhibition showcasing products crafted by its talented members at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on December 4, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Established under an Act of Parliament in 1930, the organisation that focuses on uplifting the lifestyles of rural women, has been continuously functioning [...]
Mithuruwela support for Apeksha diagnostic testing
Mithuruwela, a non-profit organization committed to supporting those affected by cancer has provided reagents and other consumables required for molecular testing of breast cancer to Sri Lanka’s main cancer hospital – Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama. These reagents will be utilized for testing prognostic as well as therapeutic information by the consultant pathologists. This donation has [...]
Reframed: The power of women
Anoma Wijewardene’s latest exhibition took place, appropriately, at The City Of Dreams, the new Cinnamon Life Hotel, during the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF). The artworks were captioned by poetic lines written by Ramya Jirasinghe. There were also contributions by other activists and writers, interspersed with the artworks in the form of placards. Reflect: Reframe: [...]
It was all there, the fun and festive spirit
The atmosphere was festive and full of fun as another enjoyable and successful International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) was held at the Galle Face Hotel on Saturday, November 24 with colourful stalls representing different countries attracting a stream of shoppers looking to bag an unusual seasonal treat. All the fun is for a cause. The [...]
Chef Marco brings his grandmother-inspired Italian dishes to Amari
Colombo’s newest landmark, Amari Colombo, proudly introduces Prego, one of Thailand’s most celebrated Italian dining brands, to Sri Lanka. “Prego’s 21-year journey has been about staying true to authentic Italian roots,” says Chef Marco Boscaini, who draws inspiration from childhood memories and years of culinary expertise in designing the menus. “Bringing Prego to Colombo allows [...]
Thai flavours, familiar and new
Amari Colombo, the city’s newest hospitality gem, officially welcomes guests starting today, December 1. Located in the heart of Kollupitiya, offering scenic ocean views, the hotel offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Amari Colombo boasts a diverse array of dining options. At the heart of its culinary offerings is Ahara, the hotel’s signature [...]