HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
Symphony of Freedom by Usha Uthup – Celebrations of 71st Anniversary of India, organized by High Commission of India in Colombo
To celebrate 71st Anniversary of Independence of India and conclude ongoing India and Sri Lanka @70, mesmerizing performance of ‘Symphony of Freedom’ by Usha Uthup and ensemble at BMICH Colombo.
A special exhibition of 100 years of Indian Cinema was also organized in collaboration with National Film Archive of India.
Hon’ble Speaker of Sri Lanka K aru Jayasuriya, H.E. former President Chandrika Bandarnaike-Kumarathunga, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and High Commissioner, H.E. Taranjit Singh Sandhu lighted the auspicious lamp for cultural evening for concluding ceremony of India and Sri Lanka @70
Hon’ble Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, H.E. former President Chandrika Bandarnaike-Kumarathunga, Hon’ble Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senior Government officials, celebrities, corporate gurus and college students enjoyed the unique evening.
Jam packed BMICH auditorium was enthralled by Usha Uthup’s powerful voice. Sang in local languages too!