[Cultural Diary]

Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics holds dance program

By Kalabhooshanam Chelvatamby Maniccavasagar

The Thirumarai Kala Manthra (Centre for Performing Arts) "Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics" Jaffna held its annual dance programmes recently presided over by Professor Rev. N. M. Saveri.

In this dance programme which included Pushpanjali, Alaarippu, Jatheeswaram, Varnam, children's dance, Keerthanam, Patham, Jhillana and various other dance forms more than 50 students participated.

Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics was established by Professor Rev. N.M. Saveri two years ago with several other dedicated artistes of high standard to give an opportunity for students to learn Bharatha Natyam and various other dance forms.

The Centre for Performing Arts has completed 45 years of service to all the communities irrespective of caste, creed and religion. In fact there are 10 centres in Sri Lanka for Sinhala artistes and 10 centres for Tamil artistes in Sri Lanka.

Prof. Saveri is of the view that art, drama, music and dance and other cultural activities are the natural result of a development of the mind and heart of man. It is a reflection of his individual and social ethos.

It is also a very effective means of communication and inter action between different cultures and communities. Their diversity cannot, but be considered a blessing if any nation is to develop. Further it has to foster not only the growth of its own cultural heritage but also intra cultural and inter-cultural exchanges.

Exhibition of new media and technology art

An exhibition of new media and technology art will be held at the Theertha Red Dot Gallery, Pitakotte from March 27 to April 7. Artists Eline Jongsma (Netherlands), Kel O'Neill (USA), Kusal Gunasekara (Sri Lanka), Manoj Baviskar (India), Pradeep Thalawatta (Sri Lanka),Prasanna Ranabahu (Sri Lanka) and Sarawut Chutiwongpeti (Thailand) will take part in the exhibition.

'Thine Roo Prabha 2010'

"Thine Roo Prabha 2010" an interschool photographic exhibition and prize giving organised by Sapugaskanda Vishaka Vidyalaya Photographic Society, with 30 schools joining in will be held on March 30 at 10 a.m. at Vishaka Balika Vidyalaya Sapugaskanda.

Western Province Education Director J.A.L.D. Hemachandra will be the chief guest. Zonal Education Director and Kelaniya University Humanities Faculty Senior Lecturer Patrick Ratnayake will also participate.