Geta Bera [ Kandian Traditional Drum]

 The Kandyan traditional drum is also known as Geta Beraya or Udarata Beraya in Sinhalese. It is a hill country drum named as such because of its barrel-like shape.  The geta beraya is sometimes called the wedding drum. The width on the center of the drum is wider than its sides. The trunk of the drum is made from asala, kohomba or kos timber, while the drumheads on both ends are each made from different skins producing different pitches: Cow hide – lower pitch, and goat hide – higher pitch.  The two drumheads are bound with warapata, a rope like fastening made from cow hide.  The geta beraya is played with the hands.

The history of drums used in Sri Lanka dates to 2,500 years ago.  The geta beraya were traditionally used with other instruments in ritualistic dances such as the Kandyan tradition, dances traditionally performed only by men dancers.

Kalasoori Panibharatha

 

Panibharatha was born on February 24, 1920, in Algama, Kegalle, Sri Lanka, as the second of six sons.He belonged to the Algama Dance generation of the Hathara Korale of the Kegalle District.Apart from academic activities, Panibharatha created several ballets.Panibharatha also choreographed films, such as Sikuru Tharuwa, Kurulu Bedda, and Asoka, through and Indian experiences.In his concerts, he used a wide array of dancing strategies as well as drum orchestra fusions. Kalasoori Panibharatha has passed away. He was 86

The Coconut Tree

The coconut tree is very useful to us. In countries of South East Asia people cannot do without the coconut tree. Coconut tree grows high up like a pillar. There is not a single thing that we could reject from the coconut tree. Every part of it is used for something. The fruit gives us food and drink. Coconut oil is used to produce soap and candles. House wives are keen on using coconut oil because, unlike other oils it is much easier for them to cook curries and other eatables.

The leaves are also used for thatching the roofs of houses. Another important part of the tree is its trunk. People use the trunk for building purposes. Today coconut is one of the major export products of this country as well as of countries like Malaysia, India and Burma.

The Kandy Perahera

The Kandy Perahera is one of the most important and glorious festivals of Sri Lanka. It is sponsored by the Dalada Maligawa.The Kandy Perahera is held in the month of Esala (August) in honour of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha. The Perahera is divided into three sections. The first is the Kumbal Perahera and then comes the Randoli Perahera and the last one is the most beautiful Maha Perahera.

People from all parts of the island visit Kandy to watch this historic pagendyan dancers dressed in traditional costumes go on dancing. They arant. Kae accompanied by drummers. Elephants march behind dancers. 

Motivational Session

Our first motivation lecturer’s name is Chathurangi Abeshika. It was held in 2024.12.11. She host a first class degree from the University of visual and performing arts. Now she has completed a masters in mas communication at the University of Kaleniya. She is working as a film maker. She has won awards for that. She taught us that English is very important to change our lives. At the end of the lecture, we learned a lot of things. We all thanked her for teaching us things we didn’t know about English.

Self Introduction

My name is Navodya Dewmini Ekanayake and I'm 21 years old. My parents and others call me Dew.I like that name.My mother is a housewife and my father is store manager.I love my family very much and enjoy spending time with them. First I studied at Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya and then at Sirimavo Bandaranayake Vidyalaya.My hometown is Boralasgamuwa.My birthday is on 27th of February.Some of my interests include watching movies, travel other countries and riding bicycles.My ambition to be a lecturer.Then I would like to do my masters in another country.