The Consul General participates “Sankalana Thala Rata – 2024” in Toronto

The Consul General of Sri Lanka Thushara Rodrigo graced the annual cultural event of Sri Lankan Canadian youth “Sankalana Thala Rata – 2024” organized by Sankalana Dance Academy in Toronto recently.

The Consul General in his remarks said that Sankalana Dance Academy has created a strong institutional framework to promote the unique cultural identity of the Sri Lankan Canadian community through art and culture. Also, it nurtures innovative artistic skills of young Sri Lankan generations living in Canada preparing them to perform on international events in Toronto.

While appreciating the great community services  of the academy he urged the young performers to do further research on historical roots and the literature of various traditions and rhythms of Sri Lankan dance fusions to develop modern creations securing the essence of Sri Lankan traditions in their efforts to talk to the international audience through body language.

The Chief Incumbents of Sri Lankan Buddhist temples in Toronto and   members of the Sri Lankan Canadian Community had participated in the event.