CPArts Special Programmes in Month of May

Motor Bike Peace Yathr(y)a

The Centre for Performing Arts orchestrated an island-wide Motorcycle Peace Yathr(y)a, which took place from the 11 th of May through the 14 th of May. The Peace tour started at one of the CPA centres in Panadura with the finale taking place at CPA Avissawella. The Peace Troupe included 60 Tamil, Sinhala, Muslim and Burger CPA members.

The Motor Bike Peace Yathr(y)a began at the Panadura location at 11:30am on the 11 th of May with the appropriate festivities to mark the occasion. The tour itself moved across the island visiting eight of the twenty CPA centres: Galle , Matara, Hambantota, Monaragala, Haputale, Kandy , Anuradhapura , and finally Avissawella. During these visits, CPA members on the tour along with those at the varying locations took part in events to mark the occasion and their combined dedication to the peace process. One particularly spectacular event was the demonstration of the fantastic visual arts ability of CPA members in Haputale. A women's group from the Monaragala CPA also provided a magnificent display of their handicrafts which are used as income generation.

An additional highlight took place on the 14 th of May as CPA members visited Sri Saranada Buddhist Temple to light 2550 oil lamps. Although this activity was done as a part of the Vesak festival, it was also used by CPA as a symbolic gesture of the dedication to keep the light of peace continually burning. Following this, there was also a Bhajan (Prayer) service in Anuradhapura to continue to commemorate the vital nature of the peace process for not only the members of CPA but for each individual in Sri Lanka as a whole community.

The Centre for Performing Arts uses the arts as a tool for promoting peace and tolerance in its twenty centres across 18 districts on the island. CPA is one of the only fully-integrated arts organizations firmly dedicated to bringing together members from all ethnic, linguistic religious and regional groups across Sri Lanka .

CPA Members receive a great honour

We as the members of the Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) are delighted to share in the honour given to our following artistes by the Cultural Ministry of Sri Lanka in the awarding of the ‘Kalapooshanam' title on the 22 nd of May 2006 for their remarkable achievement in the field of Arts and Culture. This presentation took place at the John De Silva Memorial Hall in Colombo 7. The program was organized by the Hindu and Muslim Cultural Ministries as well as the Cultural Ministry of Sri Lanka.

Mr. A.V. Anandan received recognition for his work as a sculptor, poet, set designer and entrepreneur. Mr Anton Balathas was awarded for his contributions in the areas of drama, music, for his role as folk playright and his significant additions to the Tamil Naatu Koothu and Nadagam. Mr. S. Nagarajan was recognized for his versatile abilities, including his talent as a vocalist and a music director. Mr. Ramani was recognized as a gifted modern artist, art teacher, sculptor, and front cover designer for both books and magazines.

The prestigious awards were given by the honorable Minister of Media, Anura Priyudarshna Yappa, the Cultural Director, Mr. M Aberathne, as well as the Hindu Cultural Director, Mrs. Shanthi Thirunavakkarasu, the Muslim Cultural Director, Jannaf M.H.Ameer, the District Governor, Mr…., and the President's Parliamentary Advisor, Mr. A.H.M. Aswar.

We at CPA are extremely proud of our members and their vastly important role in the global artistic community.

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	Motor Bike Peace Yathr(y)a The Centre for Performing Arts orchestrated an island-wide Motorcycle Peace Yathr(y)a, which took place from the 11 th of May through the 14 th of May. The Peace tour started at one of the CPA centres in Panadura with the finale taking place at CPA Avissawella. The Peace Troupe included 60 Tamil, Sinhala, Muslim and Burger CPA members. The Motor Bike Peace Yathr(y)a began at the Panadura location at 11:30am on the 11 th of May with the appropriate festivities to mark the occasion. The tour itself moved across the island visiting eight of the twenty CPA centres: Galle , Matara, Hambantota, Monaragala, Haputale, Kandy , Anuradhapura , and finally Avissawella. During these visits, CPA members on the tour along with those at the varying locations took part in events to mark the occasion and their combined dedication to the peace process. One particularly spectacular event was the demonstration of the fantastic visual arts ability of CPA members in Haputale. A women's group from the Monaragala CPA also provided a magnificent display of their handicrafts which are used as income generation. An additional highlight took place on the 14 th of May as CPA members visited Sri Saranada Buddhist Temple to light 2550 oil lamps. Although this activity was done as a part of the Vesak festival, it was also used by CPA as a symbolic gesture of the dedication to keep the light of peace continually burning. Following this, there was also a Bhajan (Prayer) service in Anuradhapura to continue to commemorate the vital nature of the peace process for not only the members of CPA but for each individual in Sri Lanka as a whole community. The Centre for Performing Arts uses the arts as a tool for promoting peace and tolerance in its twenty centres across 18 districts on the island. CPA is one of the only fully-integrated arts organizations firmly dedicated to bringing together members from all ethnic, linguistic religious and regional groups across Sri Lanka . CPA Members receive a great honour We as the members of the Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) are delighted to share in the honour given to our following artistes by the Cultural Ministry of Sri Lanka in the awarding of the ‘Kalapooshanam' title on the 22 nd of May 2006 for their remarkable achievement in the field of Arts and Culture. This presentation took place at the John De Silva Memorial Hall in Colombo 7. The program was organized by the Hindu and Muslim Cultural Ministries as well as the Cultural Ministry of Sri Lanka. Mr. A.V. Anandan received recognition for his work as a sculptor, poet, set designer and entrepreneur. Mr Anton Balathas was awarded for his contributions in the areas of drama, music, for his role as folk playright and his significant additions to the Tamil Naatu Koothu and Nadagam. Mr. S. Nagarajan was recognized for his versatile abilities, including his talent as a vocalist and a music director. Mr. Ramani was recognized as a gifted modern artist, art teacher, sculptor, and front cover designer for both books and magazines. The prestigious awards were given by the honorable Minister of Media, Anura Priyudarshna Yappa, the Cultural Director, Mr. M Aberathne, as well as the Hindu Cultural Director, Mrs. Shanthi Thirunavakkarasu, the Muslim Cultural Director, Jannaf M.H.Ameer, the District Governor, Mr…., and the President's Parliamentary Advisor, Mr. A.H.M. Aswar. We at CPA are extremely proud of our members and their vastly important role in the global artistic community. Click on for pictures Report by CPArts Team