Celebrating Christmas …in the ‘new normal’-by Sohan Weerasinghe Source:Island Sohan Weerasinghe (Entertainer/Singer – Sri Lanka) Before the pandemic, Christmas was a time I splurged a lot of money on friends, on parties, expensive gifts, etc., and never worried about from where the money came. Now the scenario is totally different. The accent is on helping the poor, and the needy, and making sure they have, at least, the bare necessities. I’m also playing a prominent part in an organisation that is dedicated in looking after the less fortunate people in Sri Lanka. So, I’m involved in raising funds for them and making sure that they, too, enjoy a little bit of fun and enjoyment. While doing all these, I also make it a point to observe all safety protocols and not allowing the spread of the virus. ...

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Duo scene for husband and wife Source:Island Merlina Fernando and her band Mission had a good thing going in Dubai, performing at a well-known venue, and also operating as a duo, with her husband, Suresh. Then came the pandemic and everything went topsy-turvy, for everyone. Entertainment, in the UAE, came to a complete halt, in January, this year, and, in March, Merlina decided to return home. She says it was a kind of a blessing in disguise as she missed her family very much, and the chance to be with them brought her immense happiness. ...

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