Ena De Silva, Chitrasena (Courtesy of Dominic Sansoni)
Creative Legends
Creative Legends of Sri Lanka, featuring the extraordinary careers of Ena de Silva and Chitrasena. Join us as we look at the timeless legacies they have left behind.
- Sat, Jan 16Online EventEna de Silva was perhaps the most glamorous fashion icon of her day. In the 1950’s and 1960’s observers held her fashion sense in extremely high esteem and she often set the trends of the day with what and how she wore. Join us as we explore her designs and the mark she has left with her legacy.
- Sun, Jan 17Online EventGurus and artistes of the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most prestigious traditional dance schools, reflect on the ephemeral and energizing nature of dance and the continuous struggle to preserve Sri Lanka’s traditional art forms while innovating for contemporary audiences.