{"id":161,"date":"2015-08-25T00:24:06","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T04:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2016-04-07T14:27:48","modified_gmt":"2016-04-07T18:27:48","slug":"slcao-sinhalese-and-tamil-new-year-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/2020-2021\/2015-2\/slcao-sinhalese-and-tamil-new-year-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinhalese and Tamil New Year Celebrations 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commencement of the Event 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lighting of the Oil Lamp 6:05 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Religious remarks by clergy representing the Sri Lankan community 6:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Fathers Thyagan Fonseka and Father Cryton Outschoorn<\/p>\n

-Pandith Bhanvani Shankar Kalavakolanu, Hindu Temple of Ottawa<\/p>\n

– Most Ven. Walasmulle Sirisumana Thero from Ottawa Buddhist Vihara<\/p>\n

-Ven. Nugegalayaye Jinananda Thero from Hilda Jayawardanarmaya Buddhist Monastery<\/p>\n

-Ven. Kirinde Vijitha<\/p>\n

-Ven. Koralegama Anuruddha Thero from Theravada Buddhist Vihara<\/p>\n

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National Anthems of Sri Lanka and Canada 6:20 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome Speech by Mr. Naradha Kodituwakku, President of SLCAO 6:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speeches by Guests of Honour<\/p>\n

Mr. Waruna Wilpatha, Acting High Commissioner in Canada<\/p>\n

Ottawa South MP, Honourable David McGuinty<\/p>\n

His Worship, Mark Taylor, Deputy Mayor of Ottawa<\/p>\n

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\u201cTraditions of New Year\u201d Speech by Kumudini Nicholas 6:45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cultural Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pooja Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

This traditional Kandyan dance is an invocation dance conducted to bring blessings to auspicious occasions and dispel darkness.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Deepa Hettige<\/p>\n

Performed by Sadali Rajapakse, Indumini Jayakody<\/p>\n

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Madhura Wasanthe<\/strong><\/p>\n

This song is from the movie Kussa Paba and presents the celebration of the arrival of spring and<\/p>\n

The feeling of love, joy and romance.<\/p>\n

Choreographed and Performed by Melanie Ratnayake<\/p>\n

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Tabla Item<\/strong>
\nThis musical performance is in a 16 beat format formally known as table as teen taal.\u00a0 This beat cycle is the most commonly used by soloists and for accompaniment in classical forms a music throughout India and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Choreographed and performed by Akhil and Ashwin<\/p>\n

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Mee Amba Atthe<\/strong><\/p>\n

This dance depicts\u00a0the celebration of the New Year, demonstrating traditional rituals and activities with some of the youngest members of our community.<\/p>\n

Song: Mee Amba Atthe by Milton Mallawarachchi and Neela Wickramasinghe<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Therika Gayathri Ekanayake<\/p>\n

Performers by Anuki Senanayake , Liara Wijayatunga, Hiruni Rajapakse, Kehara Fernando, linaya Weerakonda, Audrianna Perera , Oshini Seneviratne , Deelaka Appuhamy, Nethul Fernando, Gavin Weerakonda<\/p>\n

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Rang Manch (Colouring of the Stage<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Rang Manch illustrates the preparation of the stage for worship and meditation. Rang Manch is\u00a0Comprised of graceful movements and gestures signifying the art of devotion and respect to\u00a0The greater spiritual being.\u00a0Choreographed by Smt. Kasturi Mishra, Artistic Director of Gharana Arts.\u00a0Music composed by Pt. Chitresh Das<\/p>\n

Performed by Vinuthna Dittakavi, Nikhila Parameswaran<\/p>\n

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Vaddi Netuma<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This song is from the movie “wadigapojja” Which depicts different activities of the (weddas) in\u00a0Sri Lanka, and how closely they associate with nature.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Dilani Jayarathna<\/p>\n

Performed by Kushal and, Raveena Jayarathna, Annika and Elsa Mayer, Chathu and Thinaaya Mahanama.<\/p>\n

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Manmada Raasa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tamil Classical raga and thaala with great drum beats.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Chamindra Warnapura<\/p>\n

Performed by Yewin Warnapura, Ulaganathan, Sineth Fonseka, Udara Leelaratna, Kalmini<\/p>\n

Warnapura, Shankari Rameshan, Savini Welihinda, Ovia Kandiah<\/p>\n

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Radha Kaise Na Jale<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This song recreates the magic of Maha Raas, enacted by Lord Krishna on the full moon night of<\/p>\n

Sharad Poornima<\/p>\n

Choreographed and Performed by Kavindi Ranasinghe and Maneesha Senarath<\/p>\n

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Erabadu Aha Aralia<\/strong><\/p>\n

This dance is to show the beauty of Sri Lanka during Awrudu Season.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Suwini Sulochana<\/p>\n

Performed by Bimdini Perera, Nethuli Perera, Uvini Kalansuriya, Christeen Shanica, Viruni Kalansuriya, Noella Ferdinand, Senesa Jayasuriya, Sethuni Imbulgoda, Vihangi Wijeratna, Onaya Perera<\/p>\n

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Sakura Mal<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dance portrays the dreams of a child about cherry blossoms blooming in the front yard,<\/p>\n

Walking fish, flying lions & tigers etc.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Yasangi Tissera<\/p>\n

Performed by Prathibha Dance Group<\/p>\n

Emma Alwis, Naomi Sandarage, Neha Kurera, Chehan Marakawatta, Cineth Marakawatta<\/p>\n

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Clay Pot Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galana Seetha Jale by Latha Walpola<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Therika Gayathri Ekanayake<\/p>\n

Performed Kiyara Kurera, Senya Amararathne, Isurini Wijesinghe, Oshara Wijaytunga<\/p>\n

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Ada Ape Thaththa \u2013 Funky Dirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a funny light hearted song depicting the struggle between a father and a son<\/p>\n

Choreographed by Maneesha Senarath<\/p>\n

Performed by Flavio Kurera, Tharusha Herath, Nushaine Ferdinand, Dylan Wickramasinghe, Chanthika Jayathilake Methira Herath, Evan Wickramasinghe, Binath Kalansuriaya, Hasith de Alwis, Yasas Rajapakse<\/p>\n

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Recognition of Teachers and Community Volunteer Awards 7:50 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DINNER 8:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New Year Play\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9:05 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

This show exhibits the Sri Lankan New Year traditions, activities and New Year games.\u00a0 Coordinated by: Lankesh De Silva and Suwini Wijayavickrama
\nYouth\/Kids Band Performance 9:35 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abilan Ravindran (Bongos), Mathura Nanthaseelan (Violin), Indumini Jayakody (Vocals and Keyboard), Kasuni De Silva (Vocals and Guitar), Chehan Marakawatte (Guitar), Keith Jason Silva (Drums), Cineth Marakawatte (Guitar), Nisini Dias (Violin), Vidun Jayakody (Congos), Shannon Silva (Vocals)<\/p>\n

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Musical Director and Teacher: Udaya De Silva<\/p>\n

Raffle Draw \u2013 You could win a beautiful Samsung TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dance Music by DJ Stixx – <\/strong>Kushmin Balasuriya 10:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Album 1:\u00a0RSV Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Album 2:\u00a0Photo credits to Ferdinand Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Souvenier : Click here to view<\/a>\u00a0(Dropbox link 320mb)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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