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'Sangeet Abhimana' a mix of vocal and instrumental music "Tamasha", a newly formed company to promote oriental music is due to present their concert on August 22 at 6.30 p.m. at the Sausiripaya Auditorium. The presentation will be a mix of vocal and instrumental music of the oriental classical mode. The artists are all specialists in their chosen fields. Shilpini Manjula Seneviratne who is an accomplished vocalist with a Sangeet Nipun degree from Bhatkande University will open the programme with a vocal recital. She will be followed by Shilpi Anil Mihiripenna who graduated from the famous Shanthinekethan regarded as the leading flautist cum Esraj player in Sri Lanka today. He will be followed by Shlpi Chanaka Peiris on the 'tabla'. He is also an alumini of the Bhatkande University and is the son of well-known tablist D.R. Peiris. After an intermission, Shilpi Hemapala Perera who has mastered five muscial instruments viz. the flute, tabla, violin, mandolin and the guitar will present a guitar recital. Shilpi Mahinda Senaviratne will present the final item for the day with a classical music recital on the violin. He is a pupil of one of Sri Lanka's outstanding violinists Pt. Somasiri Illesinghe. "Tamasha" was set up recently as a company by a group of individuals who have studied oriental classical music, but whose vocations happen to be engineering, architecture and technology. The primary purpose in setting up this company was to provide opportunities to the public interested in the fine arts to listen to and appreciate oriental classical music. The company will, in its endeavour provide a platform for experienced erudite artists as well as for accomplished up and coming young artists. During the past three years, "Tamasha" has presented four music recitals for invitees only and one public recital in February this year at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The guiding light behind this venture is Chitral Pandita, Chairman and Chief Executive of "Tamasha", an accomplished musician in his own right, he happens to be the Chairman and Managing Director of a leading company in the civil engineering field in this country. Tickets (free) could be collected at 500/126, Thmbirigasyaya Rood, Colombo 5 Tel: 588155,508751 ######### Floral Fiesta 'from Me To You'
The significance of this "Floral Fiesta" is that, part of the proceeds from the workshops and demonstrations will be directed to the National Hospital, Kurunegala to be utilized for the benefit of child victims of Thalassaemia. Thalassaemia is a genetically transmitted condition, which is still incurable.
There is also a Thalassaemia Association in Kurunegala to increase awareness and understanding of the disease among parents, patients and the general public. More information could be had from tel. 695481 or 697359 ######### Pinthaaru 2003 - art auction and sale
Among the artists whose work will be featured at this are internationally recognized artists such as - H.A. Karunaratne, S.H. Sarath, Iromie Wijewardhana, along with Nelun Harasgama, Nihal Sangabo Dias, Niloo Gunasekera, Ouida Keuneman, Geetha Senewiratne, Shanaka Perera, Lakimini Amararatne, Suni Nirmalalingam, Ishira Kanathigoda, Ranmali Hapugala, Srikanth Kurukulasuriya, Basil Cooray, Neville Perera, Gamini Abeykoon, Jayanath Bodahandi and Rohan Widanapathirana.
The paintings would be on display at the Atrium Cafe of Colombo Plaza hotel from 10.00 am and the auction would commence at 5.30 p.m. Participation at this event is by invitation only. If you want to find out more about this event, email [email protected] or visit the web site - www.rotaryCregency.org for a list of the paintings on offer. Sponsored by HSBC - and organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency, Pinthaaru 2003 is a pioneering effort by Rotary to promote Sri Lankan art artists and to raise funds to finance community service projects identified by the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency.
######### Book on privileges of parliament
This is the first ever attempt made to study and analyze the Law relating to the Privileges of Parliament in Sri Lanka which plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of a Democratic Government. The study covers many aspects of the law including history, nature and scope of privileges, breach of privileges and allied matters, punitive power of Parliament, power of the Supreme Court in the area of parliamentary privileges, conflict of jurisdiction and the areas where the reforms are needed. The reference has been made to some other jurisdictions to set the subject in its comparative perspective. The language used is simple and lucid. The book can be useful not only for lawyers but also for those interested in the values of a democratic society. |
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Flower arrangements by Ian Buxton, a foreign expert is now on till
August 22nd in aid of the Child Victims of Thalassaemia of the National
Hospital Kurunegala The Shi-en Ikebana and Floral Arts Society of Sri
Lanka was formed in 1991 to promote the art of flower arranging as a hobby
in Sri Lanka and has held a number of successful exhibitions in the past.
The Society has now a membership of over 100. the significant aspect of
the floral arrangers in Sri Lanka is that unlike in Japan and the West the
majority are women.
Thalassaemia makes people ill due to the inadequacy of red blood cells
resulting in the lack of sufficient oxygen the body requires. There are at
least a 1000 victims in Sri Lanka primarily from the North-Western,
Central, North Central and Uva provinces. These patients require frequent
blood transfusions and daily injection of drugs through infusion pumps.
The National Hospital of Kurunegala maintains a special ward for victims
of Thalassaemia.
Pinthaaru 2003 an art auction and sale featuring around 20 artists of
local and international repute would display and auction over 75 paintings
on August 16 at Colombo Plaza hotel. Paintings on offer range from
abstracts and landscapes, in oil on canvas and watercolour to line
drawings.
Local, individual and Corporate clients as well as international art
buyers / trading houses are expected to participate.
Some of such projects are - a low cost housing programme, provide life
skills for school leavers and young adults, provide education assistance
to school children by way of scholarships, and self-employment programmes.
The second revised edition of a book by Dr. D.M. Karunaratna, (LL.B. (Hons.),
M.Phil., Ph.D., Attorney-at-Law) entitled "a Survey of Law of
Parliamentary Privileges in Sri Lanka" has been recently published.
