Sangam: Festival of India in Sri Lanka

Sangam: Festival of India in Sri Lanka, 2015-2016 was inaugurated in Colombo on 19 November. The inaugural event, a mosaic of Indian dance forms, “Nrityarupa”, was held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, former President of Sri Lanka. Prominent guests included Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, many Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament. Other invitees included senior officials from Government Ministries, a cross section of businessmen, cultural and media personalities, members of the diplomatic corps, members of the Indian community and students. Over 1000 guests enjoyed the scintillating performance followed by a reception.

Nrityarupa, a medley of classical dances from different regions of India, enthralled the audience as the dancers performed in complete harmony and yet showcasing the distinctive dance forms of different parts of the country. The music and the choreography added to the electric atmosphere.

Nrityarupa was also held in Kandy on 21 November at the Hindu Cultural Hall, and in Galle on 23 November at Hall de Galle.