Young talent in focus

Ruwini JAYAWARDANA

Enhancing and bring young talent to the spotlight had become a timely need today. Daintee Limited, who had been gifting the children of the world with a variety of sweet delights, had taken this task to consideration as they came up with the idea of putting together X-tra Lama Tharu, the reality television program which brings musical, singing and dancing talents of kids around the island to a public stage.

The second chapter of the company's highly successful program came to a close recently with Ravindu Sathsara Ratnayake of Bandaranayake Vidyalaya, Gampaha, being selected as the best singer. Nimesha Sajani of Sangamitta Balika Vidyalaya, Kirindiwala, was the best dancer in the finals which saw a competition between 16 children elected for the finals. Tharshana Madhawa Perera of St. Peter's College, Colombo, clinched the title of the best instrumentalist.

The most popular singer and dancer were also selected in the finals through SMS votes. Here Dilini Ishara Perera of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo, was selected the most popular singer while Pramodi Sithumina Amarasinghe of Dharmashoka Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda, emerged as the most popular dancer.

Around 1500 spectators were present to cheer on their favourites in the grand final which was held at Jilan Madya Maha Vidyala, Keselwatta, on July 26. Daintee Sales Promotion Manager Kapila Weerasinghe and Navodya Patalee of Girls' High School, Mt. Lavinia, compered the event. The jury comprised individuals who are well experienced in music and dance: Tulin Jayaratne, Lakshman Wijesekara, Nirmala Ranatu- nghe, Visha Manohari de Silva and Ranjani Perera.

Chairman of TNL Shan Wickramasinghe was in charge of the production also with Daintee Sales Manager Nishantha Mendis. Chairman of Daintee Limited Prof. Ayal Jayatilleke. Lawyer Sudath Jayasundara, Daintee Managing director Sarath Jayakaru, DIG Ashoka Wijetileke and many other guests took part in the event.

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