“Paradise Calling” promo song
View(s):Sri Lanka Tourism’s promotional song titled “Paradise Calling” was launched at a function held at “Ape Gama” in Battaramulla recently in the presence of M.L.A.M. Hizbullah – Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Willie Gamage, Secretary to the Minstry of Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation, Bhashwara Gunarathna Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism (SLT), Rumy Jauffer, Managing Director of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau, Dr. D.S Jayaweera – Director General of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
(SLTDA) and Nilmin Nanayakkara – Board Member of SLTPB.
The song’s musical concept and direction was done by Sri Lanka’s famous young artist duo Bathiya & Santush. The lyrics were written by veteran song writer Kelum Srimal, a media release from SLT said.
The launching ceremony was held with the participation of more than 24 young vocalists and many distinguished guests representing travel and tourism industry of Sri Lanka.
Vocals by: Bathiya & Santhush, Nirosha Virajini, Kasun Kalhara, Bachi Susan, Roshan Fernando, Umaria Sinhawansa, Sangeeth Wijesooriya, Shanika Wanigasekara, Ashanthi De Alwis, Lahiru Perera, Randhir Withana, Sahan Ranwala, Jananath Warakagoda, Centigradez, Dushyanth Weeraman, Himasha Manupriya, M Sivakumar, Buddika Ekanayake, Demian Fernando, Ayomi Perera, Sarith & Surith.
The song was composed and arranged by Ken Lappen with lyrical concept and lyrics by Kelum Srimal.
The new promotional song contains lyrics in all three official languages to appeal to a wider audience both locally and internationally. It covers major attractions of Sri Lanka, the heritage, lifestyle, hospitality, culture, natural beauty and the warmth of Sri Lankan people. The new song will be used for all SLT promotional activities in order to uphold the numerous tourism attractions and value of Sri Lanka as a traveller’s paradise. SLTPB is also planning to produce this song in many languages in the future.