Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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PRESS RELEASE

31^st January 2023

A Rock Band Concert to Mark India's 74th Republic Day & Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

      As a part of celebrating 74th Republic Day of India & Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Consulate General of India, Hambantota in association with Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi & Southern Provincial Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs & Culture organized a Rock Band Concert on 30^th January 2023 at Hall De Galle Auditorium, Galle.     

02.    The Performance featured UDX (Under the Cross), a renowned Rock band from India led by Inakhu Atoshe Ayeh. UDX is a seven-member band, which performed in Sri Lanka for the first time, hails Nagaland, India,  known for its musical talent & unique music style.

03.       The occasion was graced by the H.E (Dr). Willie Gamage, Hon’ble Governor of Southern Province,  Mr. Bimal Indrajith De Silva,  Secretary, Southern Provincial Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs & Culture. More than 400 distinguished witnessed the programme including many prominent local personalities.

04.       The one and half hour performance by the Rock Band kept the audience spellbound at the venue. They enjoyed the programme and appreciated the efforts of Consulate General of India, Hambantota in bringing such energetic & youthful music genre to Sri Lanka.

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