Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake launched his much-hyped lyrics and poetic collection ‘Sindupathi Kaw Gee’ and two CDs ‘Ira Handa Pamanai’ and ‘Harshanata Liyu Gee’ comprising popular songs penned by him at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Performing Arts Theatre last week, with President Mahinda Rajapaksa participating as the Chief Guest.The Navy Chief presented the first copies of his creations to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The colourful Nelum Pokuna event was spiced with songs, dance and variety items by the Sri Lanka Navy band, the Abhina Performing Arts Academy and students of Narammala Mayurapada Maha Vidyalaya. The music orchestration was handled by Rohana Weerasinghe.

Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne delivered the keynote address while several popular singers including Victor Rathnayake, Rohana Weerasinghe, Edward Jayakody, Sunil Edirisinghe, Rohana Beddage, Bandula Wijeweera, Deepika Priyadarshani, Charitha Priyadarshani and others entertained the audience.

(By Ramesh Uvais)