Thaipongal Festival organised by the Art Assembly and Cultural Center of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura was held on 27th January 2017, from 8.30 am at the Cultural Center, in front of the Sumangala Building. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Charmalie Nahallage and many academics participated to share the happiness of...Read More
Featuring the local and foreign Guitarists, “Guitar Fest” was conducted on 20th January at 6. 30 pm at Sumangala Reading Hall, Organized by the Guitar association of Sri Lanka and Cultural Center and Art Assembly of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Seventh Festival of Guitar Music was rendered by following renowned guitarists… Miss. Thilangee Thilkarathne- Classical &...Read More
Dr. Neranji Wijewardana from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences won an award for the “Best Paper Presenter” at the “6th International Symposium 2016” organized by the South Eastern University on 20th December 2016. Presentation conducted by Dr. Wijewardana on the topic of “Patterns of Youth...Read More
International Hindi Day was celebrated on 10th January 2017 at Sumangala Reading Hall, organised by The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. D. P. S. Chandrakumara, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and prominent Hindi...Read More
2016 was landmark year for three artistic masterpieces in terms of films, stage plays and novels. Dr. Lester James Peries’ ground-breaking movie “Rekhawa” and Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchndra’s renowned stage play “Maname” marked their 60th year milestone in 2016 while the 60th year landmark of Martin Wickramasinghe’s celebrated novel ‘Viragaya’ also crossed its 60th year in...Read More