Binara Full Moon Poya Day (2009-09-04 To 2009-09-04)

september


Binara Full Moon Poya Day (2009-09-04 To 2009-09-04)

Commemorates The Buddha's visit to heaven to preach to his mother and celestial multitude. Also the commencing of the Bhikkhuni (nun's) Order. Pajapati Gotami approached The Buddha and implored him to establish the Bhikkhuni Order.


The Ravana Challenge International Chess Tournament
( 12-09-2009 To- 20-09-2009)

The Blue & Gold Chess Club will be organizing inaugural “The Ravana Challenge International Chess Tournament” under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, from September 12th (arrival) to September 20th, 2009 (departure) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tournament will be held in a 5 star hotel in Colombo.The tournament will be the biggest and stongest chess tournament ever held in Sri Lanka and one which will be on par with the most competitive open tournament in the Asia circuit. Blue and Gold guarantees that you will participate in one of the most professional competitions in the history of chess.
Blue and Gold aims for record participation in these events. We hope to attract more than 250 rated players including a minimum 40 Grand Masters from various parts of the world. We are ready to accommodate over 500 participants.
. Ramazan Festival Day (2009-09-21 To 2009-09-21)

Coming with the new moon, the festival marks the end of 'Ramadan a month when Muslims fast throughout the day and eat only at night Prayers, feasts and family get- together are the major highlights of the celebrations. It was during this month that the holy Koran was revealed. Eid means recurring happiness or festivity. Eid is celebrated in India with much enthusiasm and fervor and Muslims from all strata of life can be seen adorned in beautiful new clothes, visiting the mosques to attend Salatul Eid (Eid prayers). Greetings of "Eid-Mubarak" or "a blessed Eid" are exchanged.


Tuk Tuk Rally (2009-09-05 To 2009-09-15)

The Lanka Challenge 2009 is a first ever rally featuring auto rishaws or trishaws more commonly known as ‘tuk-tuks. Travellers from all over the world will descend upon the island nation of Sri Lanka to take part in the 2009 Lankan
challenge which.The point of this challenge is two fold. One it tests the participants racing skills; driving a tuk tuk is no mean task.42 people will be divided into 20 teams will cover 1200 kms in 10 days with a chance of winning 1000 USD. For more information visit www.lankachallenge.com



Art Biennale (10-09-09 - 14-09-09 )
Colombo will host the first ever Art Biennale at Park Street Mews.
The Theme for this year's event is Peace.
Joining Dubai, Bangladesh, Singapore, New York, Sydney
and Venice, Colombo's Biennale aims to encourage and show
contemporary art from Sri Lanka. International artists have shown interest and, plans are underway to accomodate artists from the region and EEC. For more information contact colomboartbiennale@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 115353332

World Tourism Week - 27th September 2009 - 3rd October 2009

A host of events including a all Island essay writing, painting and poster competition under the patronage of HE President Mahinda Rajapakse and direction of Honourable Minister of Tourism, Nandana Gunathilake, have been planned in order to celebrate the first World Tourism Day in a united and peaceful Sri Lanka
For more information on the competition please contact Mangala - 0755 290 280

Theatre - Stormy Weather - 10 - 13th September
See the life story of Noel Richards - the lover, the wife and the sister, three strong women in His life. A cast consisting of Dilrukshi Fonseka, Shanuki De Alwis Michelle Herft and others. At the Punchi Theartre Borella - 7.30 p.m. Tel : + 94 2672121