He comes from Pitigala not Jaffna – by Joe Paiva The  ALBORADA ART HOME in Matugama opened its doors on 25 February 2023 with the screening of the film ‘Hansavila’ directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayaka  first screened  in 1998. The home was filled beyond capacity, followed by simple light dinner.   However the Art Home at present  is at an embryonic stage and expects to develop progressively. Some time in March children from schools in the area will be actively involved in a session of  creative art, such as dance, drama, music, poetry etc Matugama is in the Southern Province, of Sri Lanka,  approximately 90 minutes drive from Pitigala in the Southern Province. Matugama is a semi urban town surrounded by low undulating Hills. The small rural town of Pitigala is on the border of the Western ( Colombo) and Southern Provinces (Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Pitigala, Matugame, Matara, Kataragamme, Aluthgamme). Very much  ...

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