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Suba Saha Yasa special show
A scene from Suba Saha Yasa |
The new production of Suba Saha Yasa, directed by Simon
Navagaththegama, is scheduled to be staged at John de Silva Memorial
Theatre on November 17 at 6.45 pm.
Sriyantha Mendis, Nihal Fernando, Kusum Renu, Srinath Maddumage,
Samadara Ariyawansa, Wasantha Wittachchi, Kumara Thrimadura, Amaradasa
Thalgahagoda, Deepika Abeygunaratne, Ratne D Nambuge, Premakumara
Dassanayake, Susil Perera, Neil Ravindra, Ravindra Ariyarathna and Asoka
Zoysa are the main actors.
Makeup is by Wasantha Wittachchi and Stanley Omar is providing the
music. Stage Management is by Kumara Thirimadura and Stage Setting is by
Lional Bentarage. Costumes by Dhanapala and Kamalkanthi Bogodage. Upali
Weerasinghe is providing the lights.
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A painting entitled ‘Ordination’ by French master Nicolas Poussin
(1594-1665) is displayed at the British Christie’s auction house
in Paris. AFP |
Poussin painting in Paris
“The Ordination”, a major work by the 17th-century French master
Nicolas Poussin, went on display this week in Paris ahead of its sale at
auction in London next month.
Painted in around 1630 as part of a Poussin series on the Seven
Sacraments, the work is being put on display until Wednesday by
Christie’s auction house which is organising the December 7 sale.
“The Ordination”, which represents Christ handing Saint Peter the
keys to the Church in presence of the other apostles, is estimated to be
worth between 15 and 20 million pounds (18-24 million euros / 24-32
million dollars), according to the auctioneers.
Poussin painted his first cycle on the Seven Sacraments in Rome at
the request of a major collector, Cassiono dal Pozzo. The seven works in
the series were bought discreetly 150 years later, in 1785, by the
Fourth Duke of Rutland. AFP
Three children’s books
Silumina journalist Rupanthi Bulathsinhala had scripted three
children’s books titled Punchi Unath Api Hapannu, Devi Piyaneni Avasarai
and Mehamath Minissu.
0Punchi Unathi Api Hapannu reflects the value of children in this
world. It is also an easy read for children who had just begun to take
to books. Devi Piyanani Avasarai is linked with realigion and social
issues.
It shows how religious ideologies function when we encounter various
issues in the society. The third book Mehamath Minissu shows how some
people react in certain situations.
It tells us the value of positive thinking and how individuals can
overcome obstacles if they face the problems with a positive outlook.
Book launch
Palitha Jayakody’s latest book Mini Kana Vyagrayanta Mediva was
launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Ven S Mahinda Mawatha, Colombo
10 on November 16 at 10 a.m.
Mini Kana Vyagrayanta Mediva is the authentic Sinhala translation of
Kenneth Anderson’s popular book This is the jungle.
Mini Kana Vyagrayanta Mediva is a Dayawansa Jayakody publication.
Sinhala book on disaster management
Sri Lankave Apada Kalamanakaranaya, a book relating to the disaster
management system of Sri Lanka, has been written by Disaster Management
Media Director Sarath Lal Kumara. He had been involved in the field for
around five years.
Most of the books focused on this topic had been written in English.
It will be useful for those learning the subject to have some books
written in Sinhala and Tamil. This is one of the main aims behind
Kumara’s attempt.
Disaster management is now included in the school syllabus. It is
also taught as a diploma course at the Colombo, Peradeniya and Kelaniya
universities. No doubt Sri Lankave Apada Kalamanakaranaya will come in
handy for the students.
Eldorado
at AF Kandy
Eldorado, a film directed by Bouli Lanners, subtitled in English will
be screened at Alliance Francaise de Kandy on November 20 at 3.30 pm.
Yvan and Elie are two loners who wander aimlessly through their
lives. Yvan is a quick-tempered 40-year-old vintage car dealer while
Elie is a young burglar and ex-junkie. One day Yvan catches Elie trying
to rob him. Instead of beating him up, he becomes strangely attached to
him and agrees to drive him home to his parents in his old Chevrolet.
Yvan and Elie are both nostalgic about lost relationships, which is
what leads them to undertake a bizarre journey through a region that is
as spectacular as it is crazy.
Both are trying to find the pieces of a puzzle that they want to put
back together, but it might be too late.
Calling child artistes
Sunil T Fernando |
Renowned film producer Sunil T Fernando is searching for talented
children between eight and 12 to take part in his 51st film production.
The movie will be directed by V Sivadasan and will feature a number of
seasoned actors and actresses.
Children are asked to come for interviews with their parents to the
National Film Corporation, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, on November
20 at 10 am.
Iconic traditions
Soul Sounds will team up with Voice Print to ring in the seasonal
cheer and enthrall the audience at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on November
26.
The iconic traditions will begin with the choirs and the lighting of
the Christmas tree. This year’s Christmas tree is around 30 feet tall.
It will be the tallest ever tree to be lit in the country.
Exhibition of Paintings
‘Impressions of Sri Lanka’ by Jeanne Geubles - Denissen will be held
at
Alliance Fracaise de Colombo auditorium from November 19 to 22 from
9am to 6 pm.
Divine poems
Vimalothayam Pathmanathan’s poetry collection titled Divine Poems
will be launched at the Indian Cultural Centre on November 19 at 4pm. |