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Dance in ancient Tamil literature-By Dr. Subashini Pathmananthan Source:Sundayobserver There are five important ancient Tamil classics which are still dominating the Tamil literature world. These are Silapathikaram, Manimekalai, Civaka Cintamani, Valayapathi and Kundalakesi. Ancient Tamils called their dances by the generic term Koothus. Silapathikaram is one of the five great classics of Tamil literature dealing with the ancient culture, literature, and life of the people of the time. It was written in the second century A.D. by Illango Adikal, the prince of the royal lineage who renounced the royal heritage and took to the robes. In Silapathikaram the oldest Tamil epic contained, numerous references to dance, drama, and other literary work. Until the 17th century dance and drama developed together and were collectively called Koothus. The epic Illango Adikal described various types and forms of Koothus and described the nuances of different Koothu forms. ...

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Celebrating 75 years of dedicated service Source:sundayobserver The Sri Lanka Police College, Kalutara will commemorate its 75th anniversary on September 29, 2023, with pomp and grandour, while paying tribute to its former and current servicemen. As the key institution in charge of providing professional training to the new recruits, the Training College has been rendering a yeoman service to both the Sri Lanka Police and the country as a whole. The Ceylon Police Force (Sri Lanka Police) was officially established when the country was still under British rule. ...

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‘Imago Sui’ at Seed Café-by RUZAIK FAROOK Source:Sundayobserver An art exhibition by Dr. Avanthi Jayasinghe was opened at the Seed Café at Horton Place amid a distinguished gathering on September 8. The show is held in aid of the Cancer Hospital. The exhibition Imago Sui underscores the concept that persons possess a self-image or a sense of identity that shapes their thoughts, behaviour, and interactions. This is a concept that is widely explored in several fields. Philosophically, the idea of Imago Sui is tied to self-awareness and self-consciousness. As famously stated by Rene Descartes (1596-1650), Cogito, ergo, sum, this notion suggests that self-awareness is an inherent aspect of human existence, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself in relation to the world.   Self-concept and self-perception In psychology, Imago Sui coincides with self-concept and self-perception. Carl Rogers (1902- 1987) and Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) emphasized the significance of self-actualisation, wherein people strive ...

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Asoka Handagama’s film “Alborada” premiered in Chile-by Eda Cleary Source:Sundayobserver The film Alborada by director Asoka Handagama was premiered in Chile recently with the Director of the Film School of the University of Valparaiso, film professor Rodrigo Cepeda, inviting academics, students and interested people to see the film. After the screening, a “film forum” was also organised with the participation of the Director of the Publishing House of the University of Valparaíso Jovana Skármeta, Karin Berlien, Director of the Division of Equality and Diversity, and Dr. Eda Cleary, sociologist and author of several essays on Neruda in the East. Also present were the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Alejando Witt and the Director of the University’s Theatre School Claudio Marín. The film was shown with Spanish subtitles, prepared by film professor Luciana Pinilla. Its projection was impeccable in terms of colour, image and sound. ...

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Hamilton Canal: Longest man-made canal in Sri Lanka- by S.K. Tissera Source:Sundayobserver The Paru Ela Canal also known later as Dutch Canal or Hamilton Canal, the history of which dates back to the Dutch period in Sri Lanka is supposed to be the longest man-made canal in the island. It starts from the Kelani river estuary at Elakanda, Hendala in Colombo North and ends in Puttalam with more than 125 kilometres in length and could be a money-spinner if used properly after a well-thought out, much concerted renovation which it richly deserves given its present situation, an antithesis of its intended purpose, i.e. transportation of goods from Colombo to Puttalam and vice versa. ...

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Tissamaharama cradle of Ruhuna’s ancient civilisation-by Mahil Wijesinghe Source:Sundayobserver After passing through Lunugamvehera and the thick residential area, the Wiravila tank is seen on the road to Tissamaharama. The Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport has given the area a modern face-lift. The Wirawila tank nestles amid the mountainous profiles of the sacred peaks of Kataragama. On either side of the highway, stretch large tracts of paddy fields watered by the Lunugamvehera tank. The next destination of great historical and cultural heritage is Tissamaharama – the cradle of Ruhunu Rata civilisation in the deep South where kings ruled. This ancient kingdom of Magama was founded by King Mahanaga of the 3rd century BC after the famous or infamous mango fruit episode, as related in the chronical of Mahavamsa when he fled Raja Rata with his retinue and consort to Ruhunu Rata and founded this epic kingdom of Mahagama. ...

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Rave Reviews of LAKE BEAUTY from Adelaidians-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Here’s what readers have to say: Justin La Brooy: “Lake Beauty is a novel based in rural Australia covering much of the first half of the last century.  It gives an exquisite glimpse into a time and place that has changed out of recognition, though one is left with a sense that the mind-sets and patterns of behaviour may be still with us…. The story grabs the attention of the reader from the beginning and maintains its interest as the plot develops…………………. A great read.” Rod Becker: I couldn’t put the thing down. I was intrigued by the setting and the descriptions of the characters. But the plot quickly thickened and I think that became the attraction. The book had plenty of energy and you were never quite sure where it might take you. Just a great read. ” Wilf Prest: “I ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24th September 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter An appreciation of Harry de Sayrah, OAM – By Ivor Novello Sri Lanka selectors make calculated risk on an improving squad much in line for their unorthodox game plan – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) ජපන් සංස්කෘතියේ අනන්‍යතාව – ගීෂා ළදුන් – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. SUNDAY CHOICE – You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” (Deuteronomy 2:3) – By Charles Schokman ‘Live’ International Media Conference to announce the signing of the agreement with Hollywood, India & Sri Lanka – by Alston Koch Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-23 https://www.elanka.com.au/visit-to-the-st-anthonys-church-in-wahacotte-by-dr-harold-gunatillake/ Neil Para’s Marathon Walk to Secure ...

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Hasaranga ruled out of World Cup – By  Rex Clementine Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Source : island Sri Lanka suffered a major blow before leaving for the ICC Cricket World Cup in India later this week when star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old was sidelined from the Asia Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during the Lanka Premier League but was expected to be fit for the World Cup. However, he aggravated the injury during rehabilitation and now medical experts will determine whether the former Richmond College cricketer needs surgery. Hasaranga has a grade III hamstring tear.Hasaranga had been named in the World Cup squad but now he’s most likely to be replaced by Dushan Hemantha, the leg-spinning all-rounder. There was no place for fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera either in the World Cup ...

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