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The Resilient Isle: ARTS festival @ HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At its core lies a c
Bishop’s College at 150 – stepping into 151: A Celebration to Remember
In 2025, Bishop’s College turned 150 years old, and the celebrations were nothing short of extraordinary. They began with a week that had everyone t
Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust Bank (NTB), announced the staging of the West
From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week: How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway
Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hin
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
“WAVES OF HOPE” Charity Concert Nears Capacity as Support Grows
The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary Distric
“Sing Along with Chandimal” – A Night of Music and Meaning by the Industrial Security Foundation
The Industrial Security Foundation (ISF), the proud representative body of Sri Lanka’s civil security service, is set to host a memorable musical ev
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for Young Minds
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year,
SALAM RAMADAN 2026 - A Celebration of Sri Lankan Muslim Culture
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, fi
Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them: HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportunity to encounter wr
Sri Lanka and the Silk Road of the Sea
In Sri Lanka, Serendib: The Silk Road of the Sea, Dr Sanjiva Wijesinghe invites readers to rethink Sri Lanka’s place in world history — not as a s
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival
At this year’s HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, four compelling voices will take the stage, each offering a distinct lens on history, identity
The Wait: When Absurdity Takes Centre Stage
In a world obsessed with speed, certainty, and resolution, waiting is often dismissed as an inconvenience. Yet, in The Wait—an Absurd Theatre Festiv
Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre workshops by the Emma
Buzz with Danu: Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & Very Good Fish
Let me tell you something. Some places don’t just welcome you… They emotionally adopt you. That was my weekend at Uppuveli Beach by DSK.
SOLA Festival Returns: Building a Long-Term Model for Conscious Festival Culture
SOLA Festival returns to Sri Lanka’s south coast as an evolving cultural movement, continuing its mission to redefine festivals through community co
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival returns for its third edition
At a time when attention is fragmented and discourse increasingly compressed, the need for spaces that allow ideas to unfold thoughtfully has never be
“WAVES OF HOPE”: Aid Concert For Flood Victims
“WAVES OF HOPE”, a charity concert organised by Rotary District 3220 and the Western Musicians Association (WMA), will be held on February 8, 20
KALĀ 2026 — TAKE on Art × KALĀ
TAKE on Art × KALĀ returns this January as a cross-border contemporary arts platform, bringing together leading artists, curators, scholars, and cul
ARTRA Trail 2026 Unveils ‘Silenced’, A Powerful Collective Response to Erasure
ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (Jan 16-22) and across Galle Fort (Jan 23-25), primarily revolves around the poi
Buzz with Danu - Shero
Christmas is magical, but the people who create that magic behind the scenes rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today’s guest is someone I admir
I Will Never Forget You
A programme to celebrate the life of Father Claver Perera will be held on December 17 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya. We had a chat with
AWPA Charity Sale: Fashion for a Cause
The Animals’ Welfare & Protection Association (AWPA) is proud to announce a special charity sale of clothes, shoes, accessories, and sarees on Satur
Exclusive Backstage Experience Enchants Theatre Supporters!
CentreStage Productions welcomed supporters and members of Sri Lanka’s arts and theatre community to an exclusive backstage experience of ’A Chris
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MUSICAL
Directed by theatre veteran Jehan Aloysius, who not only helms the production but also embodies the central character, Mr Scrooge, ‘A Christmas Caro
The Tech Gifts That Will Actually Get Used This Christmas
Christmas shopping for tech gadgets should be exciting, not overwhelming. Walk into any electronics store, and you’re bombarded with thousands of op
A Life in Rugby: The Full Circle of Brig. J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena
Brigadier J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena (Rtd) leans back and smiles as he reflects on a lifetime immersed in the sport he loves. “I have lived rug
Hooves wins International Accolades
The movie Hooves written and directed by Akash Sunethkumara which was screened in numerous film festivals has enabled Sri Lanka to get international r
Buzz with Danu - Shanelle
Ladies and gentlemen… buckle up your dreams and warm up your hearts because on Buzz this week, we have a voice that Sri Lanka has adored for years.
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