Sri Lankan Night at the Ukrainian House
29 March 2013
On Friday the 29 March the public of the Kiev saw another enticing Sri Lankan traditional dancing performance and appealing photo exhibition at the Ukrainian House, Kiev. The cultural show of three hours performed by the Dance Guild of the maestro Chandana Wickramasinghe, enthralled and pleased the audience with many a traditional dancing, drum fusion, mask dancing, drum orchestra and medley of folk songs. Delivering the opening remarks the Ambassador having welcomed all guests, spoke about the diplomatic and cultural relations between the two nations, traditional dancing of Sri Lanka and development of infrastructure in the country.
Also, he made a special introduction to the opening of the “Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport” in the Hambantota District. The photo exhibition of 120 photos covered the visits of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Republic of Kazakhstan. It also covers major tourist destinations of the country namely; Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Sigiriya, Pinnawela and Nuwara Eliya along with scenic and pristine beaches along both Western and Eastern coast, Sri Lankan cuisine, traditional dancing and wild life.
The Ukrainian Dome is the location where a similar Cultural show was held in 2010 on the side lines of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksas visit to Ukraine. In 2010 also, it was well attended and received by many, who commented on their deep impressions of the performance. This monumental building has been built during 1978 – 1982 and was originally erected as Kiev affiliate of the All Union Lenin Museum, displaying materials documenting Lenin’s life. The opening of the new building of the Museum of Lenin was held in 1982 to honor the 60th Anniversary of the USSR and the current name of the building was received after the declaration of independence of Ukraine. The Ukrainian House consists of a hall spaces which covers large area. The exhibition hall provides huge space for outdoor activities, events and trade fairs. The exhibition centre having imparted its services for past so many years has now become one of the perfect venue for organizing the events, trade fairs, conferences etc. Bringing buyers and exhibitors together for so many years the International Exhibition Centre is the most complete business display platform of many leading industries. The events held at the “Ukrainian House” attracts large number of visitors from all over the world, who are basically related to the industries like business development, building and construction, cosmetics, gas and petroleum.
Apart from the Cultural Show, the promotional programs were carried out at the UITT — 2013 exhibition centre and shopping mall “Caravan”. In both locations distribution of leaflets, liquid tea service, video shows, competitions etc were conducted.
