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A Campfire…where Youthful Zeal burned as Brightly

The youth gathered…72 of them, drawn from 17 Regional Centres of CPArts…at the Chinthana Centre, Wennapuwa on December 7th and 8th.

Peace was the theme, as they gathered to share and learn aspects of creating good theatre through a modern theatre workshop and to participate in a discussion panel scenario that examined the subject, “To Create a New World”.

A highlight of the youth meet was the programme put forward by renowned theatre personality Jerome De Silva and his Workshop Players, who conducted the modern theatre workshop. This proved to be an exciting and absorbing experience for the youth, who profited immensely from the various theatre techniques that unfolded before their eyes.

As is customary with all CPArts programmes the youth came together; they bonded; they learnt together; they learnt to move with, co-exist and understand other youth from different backgrounds and circumstances. An invaluable experience. In the end, it was difficult to know which burned more brightly…the campfire or youthful zeal!

Folk Drama Competition

Building capacities and interests beyond the tragedy of war is an integral aim of CPArts.

Thus, it was rewarding to witness the Folk Drama Competition that took place in Jaffna on the 10th December 2007 at the CPArts Centre, Jaffna. The event brought together dramatists from across the Jaffna region.

At the same event, we conducted a school drama competition which ran throughout the day. Prize winners were awarded cash prizes.

We also took the opportunity of felicitating folk drama icons in the region who were honoured through special awards as well.

A special CD was launched, containing 153 folk songs of the Jaffna peninsula

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CPArts, Panadura Celebrates 7th Anniversary

This event was held in grand style on the 23rd December 2007, at the Panadura Town Hall.

Themed “Rangasarani”, it featured several dance items including western dance, and a Sinhalese modern play called “Piyapath” which is contained in the“Vaddeka Jathaka” stories drawn from Buddhist history.

Members of the CPArts centres of Avissawella, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Monaragala and Kandy participated in this event.

We had a full house, with CPArts members drawn from every community out in full force.

The Chief Priest of the Sri Wijeyarama Temple, the Ven Kotavaye Muditha Nayake Thero was the chief guest. Mr. Jagath Angage, President of the Panadura District Secretariat and the Panadura Police Investigation Officer were guests of honour.

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Report by CPArts Team

		*Special Activities in Month of December 2007*




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	*A Campfire…where Youthful Zeal burned as Brightly* The youth gathered…72 of them, drawn from 17 Regional Centres of CPArts…at the Chinthana Centre, Wennapuwa on December 7th and 8th. Peace was the theme, as they gathered to share and learn aspects of creating good theatre through a modern theatre workshop and to participate in a discussion panel scenario that examined the subject, “To Create a New World”. A highlight of the youth meet was the programme put forward by renowned theatre personality Jerome De Silva and his Workshop Players, who conducted the modern theatre workshop. This proved to be an exciting and absorbing experience for the youth, who profited immensely from the various theatre techniques that unfolded before their eyes. As is customary with all CPArts programmes the youth came together; they bonded; they learnt together; they learnt to move with, co-exist and understand other youth from different backgrounds and circumstances. An invaluable experience. In the end, it was difficult to know which burned more brightly…the campfire or youthful zeal! Folk Drama Competition Building capacities and interests beyond the tragedy of war is an integral aim of CPArts. Thus, it was rewarding to witness the Folk Drama Competition that took place in Jaffna on the 10th December 2007 at the CPArts Centre, Jaffna. The event brought together dramatists from across the Jaffna region. At the same event, we conducted a school drama competition which ran throughout the day. Prize winners were awarded cash prizes. We also took the opportunity of felicitating folk drama icons in the region who were honoured through special awards as well. A special CD was launched, containing 153 folk songs of the Jaffna peninsula Click on for pictures *CPArts, Panadura Celebrates 7th Anniversary* This event was held in grand style on the 23rd December 2007, at the Panadura Town Hall. Themed “Rangasarani”, it featured several dance items including western dance, and a Sinhalese modern play called “Piyapath” which is contained in the“Vaddeka Jathaka” stories drawn from Buddhist history. Members of the CPArts centres of Avissawella, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Monaragala and Kandy participated in this event. We had a full house, with CPArts members drawn from every community out in full force. The Chief Priest of the Sri Wijeyarama Temple, the Ven Kotavaye Muditha Nayake Thero was the chief guest. Mr. Jagath Angage, President of the Panadura District Secretariat and the Panadura Police Investigation Officer were guests of honour. Click on for pictures BACK Report by CPArts Team