Vesak 2015

Compared to the previous year’s this time the Vesak decorations were much less almost everywhere. We visited the Gangarama Temple area and the crowd was significantly less. Maybe everyone expected the same decoration and avoided the trouble going there. And it was nothing more than the same decorations as previous years – if not lesser.

Fireworks at Beira Lake

Boats on Beira Lake

Vesak Thorana

Architect 2015

This is the first time I’m visiting an Architecture exhibition; however the one at BMICH wasn’t really what I was expecting. It was more towards interior, accessories, etc… The only building architecture plans and models were displayed by the students of the University of Moratuwa.

The only real highlight for me was the Aluminum Pantry Cupboards, the finishing and the quality was very impressive. The price also compared to wooden cupboards and especially considering the long term use I would think this is the way forward.

Vesak 2014

For the past 4 years or so the same decorations were done around Gangarama Temple. It’s high time they change the setup and the decorations. I felt there is nothing I haven’t seen before and it was waste of time going there.

Reflections of lights on Beira Lake

Boat on Beira Lake

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2013

Thanksgiving is something new to me and in New York City they have a parade for everything! Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade attracted much more people than I initially though on 28th November morning but luckily the balloons were huge and anyone could see them even from a distance.

Toothless the Night Fury from How to Train Your Dragon

Spiderman

More Balloons of Cartoon Characters

Santa and the Reindeers

New York City Marathon – 2013

The New York City Marathon took place on 3rd November 2013. With 47,000 runners participating on a 42 kilometer race it's the world's largest marathon. Among the famous celebrities was Pamela Anderson who finished the race under 6 hours (5:41:03)

One of the first waves of runners

Runners coming down the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge exit

An amputated runner

Team work?

Juggler on the marathon

Village Halloween Parade – 2013

The 40th New York's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade took place on 31st October 2013 on the 6th Avenue. There were many waves of Halloween Costumes, Bands, Puppets, etc...

A skeleton

Witch and Werewolf?

A real life Pinhead

Creative body paint

Among the highlights were the Michael Jackson's Thriller zombie dancers. They did a really nice job and there were at least 500 people on that segment alone.

Thriller

Another body paint costume

Monster truck

El Latino Dance Academy Dancesport Championships - 2013

The event took place at the St. Thomas College Sports Complex, Mount Lavinia on Sunday, 28th July 2013. It was a smaller than usual dance floor but it wasn’t a big issue since most of the events were Latin events.

Latin Choreography

Latin Dancer

Ballroom Dancers

The Tango

Vesak 2013

Since the Vesak holiday's falls on a weekend and to avoid the rush we decided to go on our usual photography tour on Monday, 27th May 2013. We were surprised as there were less decorations and items this year (or maybe I'm bored seeing the same thing every year)

Gangarama Temple and Pelicans

Decorations on a Vesak Lantern

Blooming for a Cause

Women in Management (WIM) had organized a Fashion Show to raise fund for a worthy cause - empowering single mothers in rural areas. It was held at the Kingsbury Hotel on Friday, 22nd March 2012.

Inner Beauty - 1

Inner Beauty - 2

Evening Wear - 1

Evening Wear - 2

Fashion for Men

Colombo Night Races – 2012

After a year Colombo Night Races held in the heart of the city on Saturday, 15th December 2012. The event was rather an exact replica of the event last year plus an annoying Tuk Tuk race. The main event everyone was expecting was the Super Car event which was easily won by Dilantha Malagamuwa in his Lamborghini.

Dilantha on first lap chased by a Porsche

Dilantha Malagamuwa's Lamborghini

The SL-GT Event

Bike Action

Rider with an interesting helmet

Footworks Dancesport Championship – 2012

Footworks Dancesport Championship was held at the Grand Ballroom – Hilton Hotel on 21st October 2012. This year there were many Sri Lankan dance couples in the Novice and Pre-Amateur categories than any other year, however there were only few participants from other countries for Novice and Pre-Amateur Latin events.

A Ballroom dance couple

Latin Dance couple - 1

Latin Dance couple - Preparation

Latin Dance couple - 2

Unleashed

Deanna School of Dancing has organized a concert called Unleashed. It was held on 18th August 2012 at the Bishops College Auditorium.

Though they are specialized on Ballet dancing they have done a really good job on free style. Specially the choreography has been amazing.

Freestyle

Choreographed Ballet

Hip Hop

Born to Party

Ballet

Another Choreographed sequence

International Rhythm World Dancesport Championship - 2012

For the 2nd consecutive year the International Rhythm World Dancesport Championship was organized and it was held on 8th July 2012 at the Grand Ballroom of Galadari Hotel - Colombo. The event was not second to the previous year as there were some amazing performances by both Local and International dancers.

A Ballroom dance couple

Latin dancers from India

Girl with a dragon tattoo

A Latin dance couple

A Latin dancer from Malaysia

Reigning Asian Armature champions performing