First batch of Sri Lankan nurses to arrive soon in Kuwait
May 3, 2010 04:19 pm
“[The nurses] were arranged through government to government
channels,” he added. “This will be the first time we bring our nurses to
It was the first time ever for
According to Dissanayake, through cultural activities like
Sri Lankan Cultural Week they are bringing people together. “Without words,
people understand music and dance. We are bringing people together,” he added.
The week of celebrations were held at several locations throughout
It was held two days before a controversial, Sri Lankan New
Year’s Day party in Jahra which was interrupted by a group of angry Kuwaitis
who claimed it violated Islamic rules. The Sri Lankan embassy denied all
allegations against the organizer and the Sri Lankan community in
The Sri Lankan Cultural Week was held under the patronage of
The Sri Lanka Rangana Cultural Extravaganza was put on stage by a 28-member cultural troupe featuring a combination of traditional dances and fusion acts, contemporary and modern forms of performances while an orchestra entertained the audience with live music, modern and classical songs. The culture week also showcased an exhibition of handicrafts, textiles, garments, masks, decorative items and ornaments.
Chandana Wickramasinghe, director of the Dancers Guild and
Sonali Dharmawardana, a designer, thanked local media for their extensive
coverage. They also thanked Sri Lankan nationals and those who attended the
show for their numerous congratulatory messages. – (The