Entertainment

Galle Literary Festival set to make grand comeback

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1 month ago

April 30, 2023

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After several years of hiatus, the Galle Literary Festival is set to make a grand return, due to the directive from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President”s Media Division (PMD) states.

With a focus on promoting the tourism industry, a series of programs featuring various art forms will be held in the areas of Galle, Matara, Ahangama, and Hikkaduwa in January 2024.

A preliminary was held in this regard on April 28 at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

According to the PMD, the President has emphasized the importance of organizing the activities in a way that highlights the Sri Lankan identity and pride to the world. In line with this, many programs aimed at promoting the tourism industry through various art forms are also scheduled to be released consisting of various art elements including new art media (Modern Art), music, fashion show, book exhibitions, and festivals.

The PMD media release in this regard further says :

Furthermore, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the revival of the tourism industry is a top priority of the government, and the support of all parties is necessary for the programs to be successful. The Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, and other government officials, including the secretaries of ministries, were present during the discussion.

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Independent regulatory body to develop cinema & television industry

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3 days ago

June 6, 2023

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The Cabinet has approved the establishment of an independent regulatory body to provide necessary facilities and guidance for the development of the cinema and television industry.

The State Film Corporation was established under the State Film Corporation Act No. 47 of 1971 to promote local cinema and was renamed as the National Film Corporation in 1980.

The government said the film industry is facing a severe setback due to various problems and it has been recognized that there is a need to establish an independent regulatory agency to revive the film industry.

“It also appears desirable to have an independent body to provide guidance to develop the television industry. After taking these factors into consideration, the proposal made by the Mass Media Minister was approved by the Cabinet,” it said.

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Yohani receives Dubai Golden Visa Award

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4 days ago

June 5, 2023

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Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani De Silva received the ‘Golden Visa’ awarded by Dubai, UAE.

The prestigious award awarded by the Dubai authorities to the people who have made a great contribution in the fields of arts, culture and entertainment is known as ‘Golden Visa’.

Yohani continues to captivate audiences with her unique blend of traditional Sri Lankan folk music and contemporary pop music, and the ‘Golden Visa’ recognizes her unwavering commitment to artistic excellence and commitment to promoting cultural diversity on a global scale.

In a Facebook post, Yohani said that she is thrilled to share the incredible news of being honored with the prestigious Golden Visa in Dubai.