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Mirroring a different tune
"This may be the last I look upon you.
Or the last I live under your shade,
But learn from those who went before you,
And leave untouched what they forbade."

Insightful words from young writer Sonalini Gunasekera, an 18-year-old who has recently published her first works of poetry and prose. A former student of Colombo International School, Sonalini will be attending Oxford University to read Law in October.

The book of prose is called 'Kadapatha', as it mirrors her thoughts and experiences. Sonalini has a unique style of narration, which makes Kadapatha enjoyable reading. It pays homage to Sri Lankan influences that range from national heritage sights to old buildings and a forgotten generation of people who formed the country's colonial past.

'Music from another room', is the book of poems in this dual publication. It consists of lyrics covering several themes ranging from ambiguity and destiny to reconciliation.

Both books are in aid of charity, with the revenue channelled to the children's ward of the Cancer Hospital and to buying books for libraries devastated by recent flooding. Both books will be sold together at the Cargills outlet at Braybrooke Street, at Odel Unlimited and at the C. G. Associates Bookshop at tha British Council.

Eastern grandeur
Pakistani fashion designer Nazneen Tariq is all set to dazzle Colombo audiences at 'Silhouettes', a grand fashion show presented at the Colombo Plaza Hotel, on June 29. She was flown down by courtesy of SriLankan Airlines and the Lions Club of Colombo (Host).

Nazneen has successfully exhibited in America, Canada, Nairobi, Bangladesh, Singapore and the Far East. This is her first excursion into Colombo's fashion world. Her designs are a fusion of western lines blended with traditional styles in soft satins, gossamer silks and fine cottons.

The show itself promises to be a visually exciting evening of fashion and entertainment combining local as well as Pakistani models, with choreography, hair and make up by Nushara Fernando Atapattu and Lou Ching Wong.

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