“Ananda Sunila Sara” – A Commemoration of Legends in Sri Lankan Music History

Featuring renditions of the most popular songs by Ananda Samarakoon and Sunil Shantha, the “Ananda Sunila Sara” music extravaganza will be held at Mahinda College, Galle on the 29th of July at 6.00pm. Those planning to attend this commemoration of popular Lankan artistes can consider accommodation at a hotel in Weligama that offers relatively easy access to Galle and this venue. Properties like We Escape are amongst such options one can consider. Organized by the ’96 batch of Mahinda College, more details of the event are available on the official Facebook page; “Ananda Sunila Sara”. Renowned for songs, “Poson Pohoda”, “Asay Madura” and “Pudamu Kusum”, Ananda Samarakoon was a popular 20th Century Sri Lankan singer and a songwriter. Sunil Shantha who was a popular composer, singer and a songwriter active in the same era of Ananda Samarakoon is known for songs such as “Dahasak Wasara”, “Emba Ganga”, and “Diya Goda Semathena”.