Event Schedule

Monday, October 26, 2015 - Friday, October 30, 2015

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

"Parade" 12:10～12:25 @Fountain
Showcasing the traditional ceremony called perehara in Sri Lanka.
Perform traditional dances including western and eastern style with
the participation of all the Sri Lankan students and some international students.

"Musical Event" 19:30～20:30 @Outside near Cafeteria
Bringing the unique style of Sri Lankan music to APU while performing both
Sinhala and some famous English songs.
Ochestra and Singers will be a mix of Sri Lankan and International Students.

"Sports Event (Cricket)" 11:00～16:00 @Near Library
Cricket being most famous sport of the Island of Sri Lanka,
on this day we will play cricket along with all the other south Asians
and other international students while teaching others the game of cricket.

"Food Event" 18:30～20:30 @Near Wave
Giving an opportunity for students to taste Sri Lankan delicious foods for free.
This year’s food event will be conducting at wave.
In order to attract many people we will be decorating it like we do in
the VESAK festival of Sri Lanka. Vesak Festival is to celebrate the born,
enlightenment and the Physical Death of LORD BUDDHA.
In this event we are going to give free food from 200 to 300 people.
The food is a snack made from grams and it will be a bit spicy.

"Grand Show" 18:30～20:30 (doors open17:30) @Millennium Hall
Showcasing of the great culture of Sri Lanka with traditional dance performances
along with a drama.
The chief guest will be the former president of APU, Prof. Monte Cassim.
This year’s grand show is about a love story based on the civil war of Sri Lanka.
It is about a couple from north and south of Sri Lanka who were lived as true lovers, but unfortunately they will face some big issues because of the war.

In between the story we have included the traditional dances of Sri Lanka
to show our cultural background to the students.
We need to give a message to everyone which can be helpful to reach the world peace.