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| What people said about the Sri Lankan Cultural Shows in Scotland I have had the pleasure of attending the Glasgow Sri Lankan Communities’ New Year Celebrations in both 2005 and 2006. The Cultural Show which is held each year as part of these celebrations is colourful and entertaining and I think the organisers can all be justifiably proud of their work. The imagination, talent and positive spirit which has been shown by the Sri Lankan Community in making these celebrations possible serves as an example to Communities across Scotland. Scotland is becoming known more and more around the world as one of the most culturally diverse nations. Strengthening the links between our different nationalities, faiths and ethnic groups helps to make Scotland a thriving and inclusive country today. I believe that the wealth of different cultures represented by the many and diverse communities in our country will serve to make Scotland stronger in the future, both economically and culturally. Events like these add so much to the vibrancy of life in our country. We are all the stronger for celebrations like the Sri Lankan New Year. Patricia Ferguson I was delighted to have been able to attend the
Sri Lankan Cultural Show, organised by the Scotlanka Network and
held in St Brendan’s Primary School in Yoker. The event
helped to provide an exhibition of the vibrant culture of Sri
Lanka and also to highlight the positive contribution that is
made by the Sri Lankan community in Scotland. The show brought
together many different members of the local community and I look
forward to attending future events over the coming years. I was delighted to be guest of honour at your
inaugural Cultural Show in Glasgow, which was a fascinating insight
into the music and culture of the peoples of Sri Lanka. I thoroughly enjoyed the Sri Lankan Cultural
Show on the 2 occasions that I received an invitation. I was more than happy to accept the kind invitation to attend the inaugural Cultural Show to represent St. Clare’s Primary school and the community of Drumchapel. I found the show visually energetic and uplifting while providing great insight into Sri Lankan culture. I would like to thank the Scotlanka Network for creating this informative show as it also highlighted the important contribution the Sri Lankan community have within Scotland. Mr. Gerard McLaughlin Sri Lankan Cultural show was a great experience,
showing how our cultures can blend together Edward Donnachie The Sri Lankan Cultural Show held in St Brendan's Primary School, Yoker, truly represented the statement, "One Scotland, many cultures" as promised by the organisers ScotLanka Network. The colourful and energetic displays of Sri Lankan culture were wonderful, with the traditional dancers bringing a taste of Sri Lankan culture to the audience. We look forward to our next opportunity to experience Scottish and Sri Lankan cultures working together to inform, educate and entertain." Ruth Adey Once again I was pleased to accept the invitation to participate in the Sri Lankan Cultural Show, I thoroughly enjoyed the insight, as did my wife and son. The colourful and talented performances were delightful and a credit to all who worked to make it possible. I am sure ‘SCOTLANKA NETWORK’ will go from strength to strength whilst continuing to positively develop cultural awareness as well as harmonious integration. Well done, and wishing us all the best for the future. Tam Munro At Anniesland College we have students from Sri Lanka, who now live in Glasgow, who contribute greatly to college life. It was such a delightful experience to share with the Sri Lankan and Scottish Community the Sri Lankan Culture Show in St. Brendan's Primary School in Yoker. The event showcased Sri Lankan culture and all who attended were able to share and enjoy a rich cultural event. Well done to the Sri Lankan community for organising such a memorable event and thank you for your invitation. Linda J. McTavish CBE It was indeed another memorable event for us Sri
Lankans who relish a purely Sri Lankan show of this calibre, in
a desert, devoid of our own cultural activities. We consider this
an incentive for our younger generation of Sri Lankans to get
a taste of our culture. It was also a show that displayed their
inherent talents. |
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