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By Shazzana Hamid
Dancing since she was 4 years, Ashley Fargnoli has fostered a keen understanding of the intrinsic healing elements of dance. Today as a certified Dance/Movement Therapist, she has worked in many countries around the world including Bosnia, Herzegovina and India. Engaging in the fields of community building, rehabilitation and empowerment, her work has enabled her to...
Making History Come Alive:
The history of Sri Lanka is rich and diverse. Ancient architecture indicates that we possessed advanced knowledge on irrigation and infrastructure. Some of our monarchs of the past have shown great leadership and some have not. However, there are only a handful of people who are truly informed of the intricate details of our glorious past. One of them happens to be artist...
“The mind is prepared to face challenges” – Vyasah Kalyanasunderam
The tradition of yoga has been in existence for thousands of years. The practice of it will enrich your mind, body and soul. It has often been described as a spiritual journey, as it invites you to merge your own consciousness with the consciousness of the universe. Vyasah Kalyanasunderam, the chief Yoga...
Sculpture is a distinct branch of visual art. It requires not only a disciplined mind, but also an adequate amount of craftsmanship. Born in Colombo, Pathmal Yahampath is one of the few established sculptors in the country.
A customary trait for many artists, Pathmal too was fascinated with art since childhood. Speaking candidly, he says “Actually, my brother is very...
Vajira Chitrasena presented with Padma Shri:
Bestowed by the Government of India, Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the country. This year, the revered Dr Vajira Chitrasena and the late Prof Indra Dassanayake have been honoured individually with this award for their revolutionary work. Addressing the magnitude of this accolade and her grandmother’s intriguing life of dance, Thaji, granddaughter of...