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As humans all the problems that we face are a part of life’s journey. Despite all of this though, humanity endures and above all “we have the proclivity and the propensity to fight back against problems that are ten times bigger than us,” says Suresh De Silva, the vocalist of Stigmata. Lyrically this was just [...]
Sounds and colours of Rasa Sayang
It was a feast of Malay song and dance on May 6 at the Bishops College Auditorium when the Mabole Malay Association in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy presented ‘Rasa Sayang’. Pix by Indika Handuwala
Ghosha: Breaking free with the sound of humanity
We walk into the Shalika Hall late morning to come across a circle of people in animated discourse. Hands thrown about in dramatic illustration of points, voices raised excitedly in debate and laughter, and we sense a strongly palpable fervour that speaks of bubbling artistic ferment. Here we are very close to the beating heart [...]
All the world’s a stage
The 7th Colombo International Theatre Festival (CITF) organised by the Inter Act Art Organization will be held from May 24 -30 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7. Held annually for the past six consecutive years, this year will see Austria, Germany, India, Argentina, Kosovo, Turkey and Italy joining hands with Sri Lanka to make [...]
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Getting fit the Crossfit way
CrossFit Ceylon, a brand new CrossFit gym opened its doors last month in the heart of Colombo in Slave Island. The gym founded by four enthusiastic CrossFit Certified Coachers Andy Andrews (Head Coach), Alexandria Senanayake, Rakhil Hirdaramani and Dimitri Sheriff. The gym is equipped with Rogue Fitness, the official equipment supplier to the Global Reebok [...]
A shared passion
The exhibition of creative photography – ‘InFocus’ will open at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre on the 18th of May with veteran film actor/director Mr. Ravindra Randeniya as chief guest. The exhibition will be open for public viewing on May 19 and 20. InFocus is presented by a group of talented professionals who have found [...]
Casual French dining with ‘Baguette’
Founded by French native Nathalie Pujolle in July 2016 Baguette.lk is now saying Bonjour to the busy streets of Havelock road. A cosy corner opposite the Police Park, Baguette,lk is an ideal stop for mouthwatering breads, pastries, desserts, condiments and beverages. Having moved away from their still running production facility in Kohuwala, Nathalie shares “this [...]
Goddesses and angels rock controversial Met Gala
Katy Perry came as an archangel, Rihanna dressed like the pope, and Kim Kardashian was a golden goddess for New York’s Met Gala on Monday on a night of high fashion inspired by religion. Bejeweled crosses, veils and halo-inspired headdresses ruled on the red carpet, dubbed the Oscars of the east Coast for its celebrity [...]
Christina Aguilera to release eight album
Christina Aguilera is to release her eight album ‘Liberation’ on June 15. The 37 year old is releasing a new album after six years. She is also preparing to undertake her first tour in 10 years. Aguilera who has served as a mentor on the US edition of The Voice has also released her new [...]
Second rotation climb – through the treacherous Khumbu Ice Fall
Everest Blog -week 4 – 8th May 2018 Since my last update I have completed the second rotation of the climb. This is a five-day journey from Everest Base Camp (EBC) up through the infamously treacherous Khumbu Ice Fall to Camp 1 where we camped for a night, then up Camp 2 where we camped [...]
Youth and Peacebuilding through provincial symposiums
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s Youth4Youth programme enables and empowers youth from Northern, Eastern, Southern & Central provinces to interact with one another on social issues, propose and implement community projects to address these issues while also learning from one another. During these sessions, youngsters will have the opportunity to engage with mentors from [...]
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Glory: ‘Gloryfying Lankan music with their sound’
Moratuwa is the cradle of the Sri Lankan music scene, since it was recognised by the fun loving public. Popularly known as the ‘city of the thousand stars’, Moratuwa is world famous for its typical rhythms and beats of Colonial influence. Since then Moratuwa has begun to produce stars of various music genres from baila, [...]
Priyantha: End of a Chapter
Music world too grieve over the death of singing sensation Priyantha Fernando. Priyantha passed away last week and his funeral took place at the Mount Lavinia general cemetery. He was the son of popular yester year singer C. T. Fernando. Priyantha, who mostly sang his father’s popular songs, was a crowd puller at all the [...]
‘Bradby Dance 2018’
Popular night out in the hills, ‘Le Garage’ at Amaya Hills in Kandy came alive last Saturday with ‘Bradby Dance 2018’, after Royal stunt the Kandyan Lions. Here are some of the action pictures of ‘YES-Legends Bradby Dance 2018’, the most popular Bradby Party in the hills.
Locarno Opens Doors for South Asia once again
Young Sumudu Malalagama in Open Doors Lab which promotes producers One of Sri Lanka’s young renowned directors Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s latest film project ‘Amma’ has been selected as one of the eight projects in the Open Doors section at the Prestigious Locarno Film Festival, in Switzerland. Open Doors is the Locarno Festival sidebar that operates [...]
Rajitha’s “Adara Wasthuwa” at Wendt
Award winning playwright Rajitha Dissanayake’s latest play ‘Aadara Wasthuwa’ (Love Object) will go on the boards at 3.30pm and 7.00 pm on May 20 at the Lionel Wendt theatre. The drama seeks to question the notion of love; its boundaries and politics and the extent to which it determines our behaviour when confronted by other overpowering [...]
Pension increase for senior cinema artistes after 20 years
A monthly pension allowance offered to artistes, who have immensely contributed to the development and promotion of Sri Lankan cinema, had been increased, the National Film Corporation stated. A concept of offering an allowance to yesteryear cinema artistes was introduced by former President J. R. Jayawardene in 1987. The monthly allowance which was started with [...]
Upgraded Wijeya Cinema Batticaloa reopens
Wijaya Cinema – Batticaloa owned by Cinemas Ltd, pioneer film producers and theatre owners has reopened with the Tamil release film “Irumbu Thirai” (Iron Curtain) starring Vishal. The theatre was reopened at 6.30pm on May 11 with the screening of the Tamil action thriller directed by P. S. Mithra. This cinema has 300 reclining seats [...]
Mother’s Day at Mövenpick
Mother’s Day is a time for everyone around the world to celebrate and appreciate mothers. Mövenpick Hotel Colombo has put together an incredible range of goodies, to treat mother well for the upcoming Mother’s Day. Hotel’s Pastry Chef has created a special selection just to make mother smile, from ribbon cakes to delectable red velvet [...]
A day with mum at Amagi Aria
Amagi Aria in Katunayake has created a special event to celebrate ‘Mother’s Day 2018’ on Sunday, 13th May. A day out at Amagi Aria is a simple yet great way to show the mother how much she means to you. The Amagi Aria Mother’s Day special day out package is priced at Rs.2,750/- nett per [...]
Mother’s Day Culinary Masterclass with Premila Fernando
Hilton Colombo Residences announced its celebrations for Mother’s Day with an entertaining culinary masterclass for the family with well-known Executive Sous Chef and culinary personality, Premila Fernando. The Masterclass will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 11:30 AM, with a registration fee of Rs. 2,500 nett per participant. Spend a fun afternoon with [...]