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The Lecture by Mr. Nadeeka Guruge on the Evolution of Music in Sri Lanka was held on Wedenesday 15 th Nov.’ 23 at the SLINTGL Auditorium. The deep insights by Mr Guruge on the sounds and rythms of Sri Lanka since antiquity was appreciated by a large audience of over 150 participants that included Mr Dheera Hettiarachchi , Director and Mr.Mangala Suraweera, Senior Lecturer, both guests of honor from SLITHM. We thank all our members, directors, patrons and the batch of SLITHM students of tourism who were present that day.

A note of appreciation also goes out to our event sponsors from Kandy, Royal Holdings and Gamini Gems.
We hope to keep you posted on the next lecture on Sri Lankas Maritime Life scheduled to be held in the near future.

*Evolution of Sri Lankan musical elements from the Mesolithic era to the New Millennium.

*Was Balangoda Man attuned to music?

*Trends and changes in local music forms through the ages.

Lecture and Discourse by Mr. Nadika Guruge on 15 th Nov. 2023.
Venue: SLINTGL Auditorium at 9.00am onwards.
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SRI LANKA is the finest example of a country where the pristine power of nature is overhelmingly evident. We call all travellers to embrace the diversity of our green world, our friendship and the islands truly amazing discoveries! Happy World Tourism Day!

The part 2 of the lecture titled “Foreign influences in the Art and Architecture of the Cultural Triangle” by Prof Raj Somadewa was held on 25th of July 2023 at the auditorium of SLINTGL. We appreciate and thank Prof Somadewa for all enriching and invaluable archaeological inputs at this session.

We also thank all the National Guides who participated in the lecture and SLINTGL Director Trainings Mr Don Anil Munasinghe for his untiring effort to make this event a success. The Board of directors also appreciate the invaluable support rendered by two sponsors, The Lions Club of Colombo Aleandrite and Tiesh Lakmini – Kandy. Please check in at the SLINTGL web site for further updates on any more seminars to be held in the near future.

On Saturday, June 17,2023, the Russo Cricket Cup ll – 2023 was grandiosely completed at the Gatambe stadium Kandy.

The tournament was organized by the Russian wing of SLINTGL , The Russian speaking tourist Guide Association (RUSSO), with the generous sponsorship from the country’s leading commercial organizations in the tourism industry.

This tournament was peculiar because it featured a a match between teams made up entirely of full-time employees from business with connection to the nation’s tourism industry.

The tournament showcased 17 teams, with Ishini gems and Jewelers (Pvt)Ltd emerging as the Russo Cup ll tournament champions. Royal Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and Exotic Holidays International (Pvt) Ltd came in second and third place, respectively.