Consulate General of India, Hambantota organized “Bharatanatyam Dance Performance” by Dr. Parimal Phadke and his troupe, to commemorate India’s 73rd Independence Day. Performances were held at Monaragala District Library Auditorium, Monaragala on 18th August 2019
The local hospitality for the troupe for event was provided by the Ministry of Sports Youth and Cultural Affairs, Uva Provincial Council.
The event at Monaragala was graced by Mr. Prem Kumar Nair, Consul General of India-Hambantota , Mr. L.A Somarathne Additional District Secretary Mr. Prageeth Kulathilaka, Divisional Secretary, Monaragala, Mr. U.H Upul Planning Director Monaragala, Mr. Amila Nandasiri, Assistant Director, Ministry of Sports Youth and Cultural Affairs of Uva Provincial Council and the residents of Monaragala town. The programme was witnessed by over 250 people
The one and half hour performance by the Bharatanatyam Group, which included specially choreographed sequences on Life of Lord of Buddha & Mahatma Gandhi, graceful in execution kept the audience spellbound at both the venues. They enjoyed the programme and appreciated the efforts of Consulate General of India, Hambantota in bringing such elegant & graceful dance form to Sri Lanka.
