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Colours of Vesak
From the simple kuduwa to more complex ones and the thoran of many bulbs, there is much thought and effort behind the Vesak decor we see on the streets By Arrenga Nadaraja Vesak marks the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, and as worship and religious observances in temples take pride of [...]
Young performers on stage
British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick was chief guest at the recent concert and awards ceremony for high achievers at the 2024 Trinity College London examinations. Held at the Bishop’s College auditorium, the evening saw many young stars delighting the audience with their talents in the performing arts.
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‘Gehenu Lamai’ resurrected with French support to be premiered at Cannes Fest 2025
Sumithra Peries’ acclaimed debut ‘Gehenu Lamai’ (1978) restored by Film Heritage Foundation in association with the ‘Lester James Peries and Sumitra Peries Foundation’ (LJPSPF) has been selected for a world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. A triumph for Sri Lanka’s film heritage, the film has been restored under the aegis of FISLCH: [...]
‘Symphony of Hope’: A musical fundraiser to help restore vision by HelpAge Sri Lanka
A special musical evening titled ‘Symphony of Hope’ will be held on Friday, 23rd May at 7.30 pm at the Musaeus College Auditorium, in aid of the HelpAge Sri Lanka Eye Hospital’s free cataract surgery programme. The concert will feature a lineup of renowned Sri Lankan performers, including Sohan Weerasinghe, Annesley Malewana, Keerthi Pasquel, Mariazelle Gunathilake, Ashanthi de Alwis, Judy de Silva, [...]
Celebrating 50 Years of London Grill
Celebrating 50 Years of London Grill at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo with renowned Chef Phillip Davenport will be held from 15th to 23 May, 2025. London Grill will invites all its fans to indulge in an unforgettable culinary celebration with internationally renowned Chef Phillip Davenport, with five decades of fine dining and timeless [...]
Golden Anniversary of Damayantha K.
The landmark musical show ‘Damayantha Kuruppu Golden Anniversary 50 years of Music and Memories’ will come alive on Saturday 17th May 7.00pm at the BMICH . This is a show with a difference put together by DK Promotions to relive the memories of first concert presented by Damayantha Kuruppu in 1975 at Nawaragahala . The show was also the [...]