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| Wednesday, 3 September 2003 |
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Saturday September 6 will be a day to remember when all Royalists past, present and future will get together and present a spectacular pageant never before held in the streets of Colombo. It will be an event that will rewrite the history of College Walks. After months of preparation the parade will take the streets which will comprise of around 6000 students, each grade dressed in colourful costumes, 250 members of the staff, 1000 parents and well-wishers and around 2000 old boys. The old boys in their different groups will display their creative talents and showcase extravagant outfits specially created for the event. Apart from all this there will be trade floats, vintage cars, horses, elephants and a variety of dances depicting the hybridist cultural influence of Royal College. As always members of the armed forces will display their musical skills and add colour to the parade. The parade will commence from Royal College at 4.00 p.m. and proceed through Flower Road, Green Path, Liberty Circus to Galle Road upto Bambalapitiya Junction turn at new Bullers Road, Reid Avenue and back home to the Royal Grounds. The entire route will be decorated with college flags and pennants. The proceeds of the parade are for a very worthy cause. Royal College Union it is constant endeavour to raise much needed funds for all projects undertaken by the union has embarked on another unique idea of constructing a Career Guidance and Counselling Centre together with a separate enclosure for the scouts. The foundation stones of these buildings were laid last Friday 29, August by the Minister of Human Resources Development Education and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku and Colombo Mayor, Prasanna Gunawardena. The proposed buildings will serve students who are passing out from college to steer their career path on a vocation most suited with their skills and interest. The counselling centre will cater to students who need guidance and advice in choosing a profession. All Royalists who wish to be part of the Parade have to report to their respective groups by 3.00 p.m. at the entrance to the swimming pool. Those who wish to join the parade could purchase tickets priced Rs. 300 from the sales points. If all this is not enough, the end of the parade gives rise to an extravagant musical fiesta at the Royal College Sports Complex featuring Bathiya & Santhush and a host of artistes ranging from Ronnie Leitch, Ginger and Corrine to name a few. The whole complex will be decorated to depict a carnival atmosphere with food and drink stalls to cater to the public. All are invited to join in and witness the parade and later be part of the show. It's Mardi Gras time, Royal Style. |
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