Tankers' Melody of Peace brings cream of bands together
Raising funds for needy comrades:
By Dhaneshi YATAWARA
'The Tankers' are preparing to bring a thrilling experience hand in
hand with the best of the showbiz in the country, 'Melody of Peace' -
the musical extravaganza of the year. The cause: to raise funds for
disabled Armoured Cor-personnel and their families affected by the war
in ridding terrorism.
The Sri Lanka Army prestigious Armoured Corps or fondly known as 'the
Tankers' in the aftermath their immense contribution towards the
historical victory of the Security Forces over terrorism, is organizing
this gala event with the ever popular musical bands 'Gypsies' and
'Marians'. The special day, September 19 evening will be dazzling to the
tunes of the melody of peace. Also performing on stage to thrill the
audience would be the enchanting dancers of the well-known 'Prasadi
Dance Academy'.
In their own words, this is an exercise that would thrill those who
give as well as those who get. Having fulfilled their obligations to the
nation eternally silencing ruthless terrorism in our motherland, they
have now taken it on themselves to raise funds towards improving welfare
facilities extended to families of their comrades killed and wounded in
battle. 'Melody of Peace' is what they have come up with.
A press conference was held recently at the 'Rock House' Camp - the
Armoured Corp headquarters, to inform the media about this wonderful
event at seven in the evening at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.
"Serving these valiant soldiers is the utmost duty of a citizen as
they are the people who sacrificed their lives and limbs to protect us.
First, I am a citizen and the artist in me came next. Hence it is my
responsibility to support them by any possible means," Nalin Perera, the
'Marians' leader said.
Wishing the very best for this goodwill gesture, Nalin said, "Still
we know that people love our heroes and definitely they will gather on
that day filling the entire stadium."
Speaking at the especial event, Colonel Commandant of the Armoured
Corp Major General Niranjan Ranasinghe said," Coordinating this sort of
an event is strange to an average soldier trained to handle the roaring
tank and its booming guns. Yet we are determined to carry out our duty
to our comrades and it is the need of the hour."
"The stage is all set for the honourable cause and we hope all the
best for the success of the event," Maj.Gen. Ranasinghe added.
Supporting the goodwill gesture, by moving in as key sponsors, are
the market leader in the telecommunication field Sri Lanka Telecom,
Cosmic Technologies, MPI Group and WSR Fernando Group and Company
Private Limited.
At the special event representing the sponsors Ms. Vijitha Ratnayake,
Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Telecom, Kumar Rajapaksa, Managing
Director of Cosmic Technologies, Sunil Fernando, Managing Director of
WSR Fernando Group and Company Private Limited, Karel Korcian from M.P.I.
Group and 'Marians' leader Nalin Perera, Prasadi Ranasinghe representing
Prasadi Dance Academy were also present.
Tickets are priced at Rs.3000/,2000/,1000/,500/,250 and sold at all 'Keells
Super' outlets in Colombo and suburbs.
Last but not the least, the Sri Lanka Armoured Corp, as one of the
pioneer institutes of the esteemed Sri Lanka Army invites you all to
enjoy the musical gala and be a part of a worthy cause.
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