Consulate General of India, Hambantota organized a “Carnatic Veena Recital led by Smt. Yoga Vandana J & Group & Kathak Dance Performance led By Smt. Jayashree Acharya & Group”, to commemorate India’s 71st Republic Day. Performance was held on 24th January 2020 at Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Auditorium, University of Ruhuna, Matara. The local hospitality for the troupe was provided by Ministry of Sports Youth and Cultural Affairs, Southern Provincial Council with venue support by University of Ruhuna, Matara. The event at the Matara was attended Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, Prof. Saman Chandana, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, Matara, the Deans and heads of various faculties of the University & Matara Municipal Council Members. The event was witnessed by about 700 people. The Two and half hour performance by the Carnatic Veena Group & Kathak Dance Group kept the audience spellbound. They enjoyed the programme and appreciated the efforts of Consulate General of India, Hambantota in bringing such rare and unique music and dance form to Sri Lanka
