Guru Geethaya – The Teacher’s Song | Special Film Screening – 08 November 2025 – Sydney, Australia
Time & Location
08 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Readings Cinema – Rouse Hill, 14 Market Ln, Rouse Hill NSW 2155, Australia
About the event
Punaruda Presents:
https://www.punaruda.org.au/
Special Film Screening: Guru Geethaya (The Teacher’s Song)
Punaruda Sri Lanka Australia invites you to a special screening of the powerful and acclaimed Sinhala-language drama, Guru Geethaya (The Teacher’s Song)! Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a cinematic masterpiece and directly support a crucial economic and safety initiative in the Ampara region.
The Film: Guru Geethaya
Guru Geethaya is a compelling cinematic experience, based on Chinghiz Aitmatov’s universally loved novel, The First Teacher. The film tells the stirring story of a determined young teacher who faces fierce resistance from old traditions in a remote village as he strives to bring the transformative power of education to children. It is a profound exploration of cultural heritage, traditional values, and the courage required for societal progress.
Your Contribution: Supporting the Ampara Tyre Recapping Project
The proceeds from this screening will directly fund Punaruda’s key economic development initiative: the Ampara Tyre Recapping Facility Improvement Project. This project aims to transform the facility by addressing critical issues identified in a recent multidisciplinary assessment. The overall goal is to enhance worker safety, improve product quality, and boost local economic output in the Ampara region.
The multi-phased plan focuses on Immediate Safety Measures (to reduce accidents by 80%), Equipment Modernization (to increase output by up to 50% and improve quality by 60%), and Supply Chain Optimization. Your ticket helps safeguard worker welfare and contributes significantly to the long-term sustainability and economic stability of the region.
Punaruda is a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to assisting Sri Lanka’s renaissance across four key pillars: Environmentally, Economically, Socially, and Culturally. By funding educational initiatives, community development, and local economic projects, Punaruda works to build a better future for communities in both Sri Lanka and Australia.