Art-felt thank you
It is an unmistakable roadside attraction in the heart of Colombo, a display of paintings in vivid colours on diverse themes. Green Path has for many years been a hub for local artists who in the absence of a gallery to exhibit their work, display them on the sidewalk in the hope that passers-by attracted [...]
Flower warriors on murky waters to victory
The battle is not yet won and the warriors, covered in mud, are not ready to concede defeat……for it is all to do with the rightful National Flower being upstaged by another. Inch by inch, the warriors who began waging war in 2011 are gaining ground and the latest victory is ‘naming’ the imposter by [...]
Letters to the Editor
Win- win solution for all parties without additional costs In the Sunday Times last week, there was a news item highlighting the difficulties faced by a community of fishermen because of the operations of the Lakvijaya coal power plant off Puttalam. From the report it appears that ships carrying coal to the power plant sometimes [...]
Appreciations
In spite of her difficulties she shone bright touching all our lives Dinusha Fernando Our youngest daughter Dinusha was a gift from God on January 13, 1987 to both of us, my wife Roshani and I and to her elder sister Hirusha and brother Hirushke. Dinu’s earthly journey was only 10,606 days as she was [...]
Bouquets or brickbats, to keep writing was his aim
He may have won the 2017 DSC prize for South Asian Literature, but Anuk Arudpragasam seems fairly unfazed by all the fuss. “You can’t take these prizes too seriously because different people read and write for different reasons,” he says, pausing to add that he is appreciative of the recognition and money he received. Another [...]
Johann tries again with a little help from you
After months of gruelling training, time and effort, the summit of Mount Everest looms ahead of you – just 450m away. Suddenly, your oxygen mask malfunctions. The bodies of those who tried to achieve this feat just a little too hard lie behind you, and yet the object of your dreams lies just ahead – [...]
A rare singing treat
Sensational singing star Danielle De Niese will be at a concert celebrating Sri Lanka’s 70 years of Independence, presented by the Colombo Cultural Hub Trust in collaboration with DILMAH. Five years after her Asian debut in Colombo and two months into her Australian premiere in Melbourne and seven days after a phenomenally successful month at [...]
Katharine Norbury: A personal journey that became a public one
Katharine Norbury decided to write The Fish Ladder the summer she and her nine -year-old daughter Evie decided to follow a river from the sea to its source. In a Q&A with the Global Education Network, Katharine spoke frankly of the obstacles in the way of this endeavour – not the least of which was [...]
Await the Fairway National Literary Award winners
The Fairway National Literary Award competition, will reach its climax at the Fairway Galle Literary Festival. The award ceremony will take place at the Fairway Pavilion in the Galle Fort on January 26 at 5.30 p m. Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera will be the chief guest. The Fairway National Literary Award accommodates all [...]
Piano duo performance at Wolvendaal Church, Pettah heralds FGLF 2018
In the run-up to the Fairway Galle Literary Festival which begins in Galle on January 24, piano duo ‘Amacord: The Europeans’ featuring Ivana Alkovic and Maarten den Hengst will play at the Wolvendaal Church, Pettah, tomorrow, Monday, January 22 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. The repertoire for this programme includes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maurice [...]
Get all trumped up with the real elephant in the room, Donald Trunk
The Donald Trunk book launch at Jetwing Lighthouse on Wednesday January 24 at tea time promises to be an extraordinary event with a cake by chef Nihal that lives up to the size and character of Trunk himself, a fun theatrical book reading and many other treasures and treats. Join Donald Trunk by emailing mortanne@gmail.com [...]
SOSL presents Music Beyond Borders
Truly epitomizing that music is the universal language, the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka brings together Indian and Sri Lankan musicians and conductors in a unique celebration of music on February 7 at the Ladies’ College Hall at 7.30 p.m. The programme for the evening features three masterpieces of western classical music repertoire; Dvorak’s New [...]
Once again for a worthy cause, Rukshan takes the stage tonight
Popular singer, songwriter Rukshan Perera will take the stage tonight at the Bishop’s College auditorium at 7 p.m. for the 8th consecutive year. Rukshan is joined by the powerful voices of De Lanerolle Brothers, the talented Soundarie David Rodrigo on piano, the fun entertainer Clifford Richards, Choro Calibre, the classic Colombo Brass Ensemble, combining with [...]
Virtuoso performance to mark India and Sri Lanka @70
President Maithripala Sirisena, Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya diplomats, artistes and others enjoyed the musical evening presented by the High Commission of India at the BMICH on Wednesday ‘to celebrate India and Sri Lanka @70’. Titled ‘Bollywood and Beyond’, the audience was treated to a virtuoso performance [...]
Cool off at Galle’s “Isle of Gelato” as you head for a literary feast
The Galle Fort has always offered tourists and locals alike a microcosmic world of whimsy, culture and relaxed fun for the whole family. With events such as the Fairway Galle Literary Festival next week, Suranjan and Shalini Perera are serving visitors one of the Fort’s newer, hidden gems. “Isle of Gelato” opened its doors just [...]
Palate-tickling flavours of Sichuan, Guangdong, Hunan and Fukien
With 42 restaurants in over 16 cities, Mainland China – South Asia’s leading Pan Asian restaurant chain opened in Colombo serving an array of hot and cold authentic Asian dishes. The flagship brand of Speciality Restaurants Ltd, Mainland China is a venture in partnership with Cusino Ltd. Specialty Restaurants, a Bombay Stock Exchange and National [...]
Indulge in the luxury of Lux
Lux introduced their new ‘Perfumed Bar Collection’ at the House of Lux 2018 with a grand evening celebration on January 16 at the Shangri-La Ballroom. The Ballroom had different fragrance zones inviting guests to discover the fragrance that suits their mood and personality – Charming Magnolia which is fragranced with the combination of delicate French [...]
Celebrating students who toured Los Angeles and USA
Celebrating their students who toured Los Angeles, USA and their performance in Disneyland, in April 2017, Danceworld held an evening reception at the House of Wine on Flower Road, Colombo 3 with Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera presenting certificates to the young stars. The young dancers with the Sports Minister and below guests at the [...]
Meet our very own von Trapp children
Over 375 young theatre enthusiasts, ranging from ages to 5-15, signed up for the auditions to play the parts of the von Trapp children in South Asia’s first international theatre performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian’s West End production of The Sound of Music. Presented by Cinnamon Life, the well loved musical will [...]
Special writers’ workshop with Commonwealth Writers
The year 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Gratiaen Prize. The prize was founded in 1993 by the writer Michael Ondaatje, with the winnings from his own Booker Prize for The English Patient. Administered by the Gratiaen Trust and adjudicated by an independent panel each year, the Gratiaen Prize celebrates the best work of [...]
J’Pura Medical Science Faculty marks 25 years
The Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) will complete 25 years in March. To commemorate this important milestone and to mark the occupation of the faculty’s newly-constructed Phase IV building an all-night pirith ceremony was held on Friday with the participation of the monks led by the Chancellor Ven. [...]
As the New Year dawned Sri Dalada Maligawa came alive with annual rice ritual
Every year, the Sri Dalada Maligawa performs four main cultural events: the Aluth Sahal Mangalya on Duruthu Poya in January, Aluth Avurudu Mangalya (Sinhala New Year) in April, Esala Perahera (July/August) and the Kartika Mangalya in November. This year as Duruthu Full Moon Poya fell on January 1, the Alut Sahal Mangalya rituals were conducted [...]
National Trust lecture on maritime archaeology
The National Trust –Sri Lanka’s lecture on Thursday, January 25 will be on “Maritime archaeology in Sri Lanka” by Rasika Muthucumarana. This is the Trust’s 102nd session and will be held at the HNB Auditorium, 22nd Floor, HNB Towers, 479 T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10 at 6.30 p.m. Muthucumarana will discuss the recent investigations done [...]
British curry kings here to give us curry!
Sri Lankan diners can whet their appetites by tucking into British curry, as the Taste of Britain Curry Festival sets up a base at the five star luxury Hilton Colombo from January 24-28. A team of British chefs will be here for this British food promotion, which is organised by the UK trade magazine, Curry [...]
Amagi Aria launches tea, coffee based cocktail menu and high tea
Negombo’s four-star hotel Amagi Aria has launched partnerships with Ceccato Colombo (Illy Coffee) and P.M. David Silva & Sons. “We are pleased to announce the beginning of a collaboration between Ceccato, the sole agent for Illy Coffee brand and Amagi Aria, a prestigious hotel located in Negombo. Ceccato decided to collaborate with Amagi Aria because [...]