A rock band concert ‘Rhythm of Harmony’ was held at the BMICH, Colombo yesterday (24) in the run upto 74th Republic Day of India, reflecting the close links between the two countries in the field of art and culture.
Organized by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the concert featured the Indian band UDX from Nagaland, led by Inakhu A Ayeh and the Sri Lankan heavy metal band Stigmata, led by Suresh de Silva.
In the next few days, UDX will travel around the Island and give performances at Jaffna, Kandy and Hambantota.
This is the first time that UDX, which blends multiple genres such as rock, blues and funk, performed in Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the event as Chief Guest while several Sri Lankan Ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, Indian diaspora and other dignitaries were also present at the occasion.
A memorable evening!! @IndiainSL organized a musical evening in the run upto 74th #RepublicDay of #India.Indian band UDX and #SriLankan band Stigmata gave an entertaining and mesmerizing performance. We thank President H.E @RW_UNP for gracing the special occasion as Chief Guest. pic.twitter.com/ej5MYXrhOQ