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Vijaya Corea called to compere in Dubai
The glitter and sparkle of entertainment filled the air at the Sheikh Rasheed Auditorium, Indian High School in Dubai, when a star-spangled show kept a ‘Full House’ enthralled during the fund raiser held under the auspices of ‘Sahana’ – the only Sri Lankan Welfare Association registered with the State of Dubai. Sri Lanka’s leading compere, [...]
AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
An Evening of Classical Music was presented by Alliance Française de Colombo last week featuring Chiho Akaisi (Piano) Masataka Miura (Baritone) and Yuki Kataira (Soprano) at their auditorium. The Trio performed songs composed by the world famous French Composer Claude DEBUSSY, Italian Composer Puccini and also some Japanese songs. It was considered as an extremely [...]
Lankan journalist to cover Royal Wedding
Anne- Marie Mediwake one of the most highly-regarded Canadian television newscasters has been invited to broadcast the coming Royal Wedding in London, England. Anne Marie Abeyesinghe Mediwake was born in 1975 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. She is the daughter of Mervyn Mediwake of the well-known Mediwake family from Dumbara in the Central Province emigrated to [...]
Dr. Lester, Sumithra joined to create a film fantasy
‘Vaishnavee’ –‘The Goddess’, Sumithra Peries’ newest film made based on a story by country’s pioneer filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peries is now being screened at 30 cinemas around the country. The film was released on April 5, coinciding with the 99th birthday of Dr. Lester James Peries. ‘Vaishnavee’, revolves around a puppeteer who is arranged [...]
Creative Activities for Children by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) or popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House commences its next session of “Creative Activities for Children” programme on May 5. Children from ages four to fourteen can take part in the programme and it aims to develop children’s mental and physical aspects and to enhance artistic taste, [...]
Saman returns to theatre with ‘Serada Sahodara’
Experienced playwright K. Saman Thushara’s newest stage play ‘Serada Sahodara’ with a cast comprising some of the leading stars will go on the boards today, April 8 at 6 pm at Negombo Town hall auditorium. Based on Indian novelist Anil Barve’s novel ‘Thank you Mr. Glad’ the play is scripted by Ajith Hadley Perera and [...]
Dilum’s documentary ‘Great Elephant Gathering’ awarded in Japan
Dilum Alagiyawanna’s maiden documentary film “The Great Elephant Gathering of Asia” Documentary Film on Minneriya Elephant Gathering won the Best film award for the behaviour of animals at the Japan Wildlife Film Festival 2017 on Tuesday. Produced in partnership with the Department of Wildlife, the film competed with 208 Wildlife Documentary Films from all over [...]
The best of Avurudu offers with Amaya Resorts
With school holidays again in April, the National Avurudu Festival has started to warm the holiday season. Amaya Resorts and Spas have the best in store for its patrons this coming season with traditional Avurudu activities and various holiday offers. Teaming up with three card offers, Amaya Resorts is setting the mood for a lovely [...]
Russel’s completes 30 years in the industry
Russel’s, one of the renowned Tea Service Companies in Sri Lanka, celebrated its 30th anniversary in Hospitality Business on 25th March 2018. ‘Russel’s’ is the brain child of Russel Perera, Chairman of the Russel’s Group of Companies, who ventured into small scale tea serving company in 1988 at the Seylan Bank with the inauguration of [...]