Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2008
The Victorian Multicultural Commission has giving awards for people who giving better service to the community,
Rashika Kulasinghe received the award in 2008 for
Service Delivery to MulticulturalVictoria- Community Arts
Service Delivery to the Community
Rashika Kulasinghe
Dancing Instructor & Director
Vishver Rangayathanaya
Gimhana Rangana MonashAlexandraTheatre March 2002
(Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation)
Cultural/Dance presentation
Gimhanaye Gee Sandawa – AdamsonHallWesleyCollege March 2003
(Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation)
Gimhana Tharanga – SpringvaleTown Hall March 2003
(Presentation by Skyway Travels)
Songkran Festival – Springvale April 2003
International New Year festival – Dance Presentation
Sri Lankan New Year Festival – Dandenong Show Ground April 2003
Dance Presentation
The S K Y Concert – Wesley College Hall April 2003
Presentation by Sri Lankan Youth organisation
Sri Lankan Night theCooindaCenter Wendouree May 2003
Dance Presentation
Madhuranga Variety Concert Besen Centre – Burwood July 2003
In aid ofDhammaSaranaTemple- Keysborough
Indian & Sri Lankan Cultural Night – November 2003
Presentation by Clayton North Primary with LOTE Programme
Ridma Rata – Dancing Concert December 2003
Presentation by SCAT committee forSri Lanka
Sri Lankan Independence Day celebrations – February 2004
Federation Square –Melbourne
Gimhana Rangana – MonashAlexandraTheatre March 2004
(Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation)
Cultural/Dance presentation
Sri Lankan Festival –ImmigrationMuseum Melbourne May 2004
Dance through a timeless journey August 2004
Production advisor and Choreographer
Dancing Concert – Presentation by students at Berwick Buddhist Vihara
September 2004
Berwick/ Vietnam Temple Tsunami Appeal Fundraiser – Springvale Town Hall Dance presentation February 2005
Soorasa Susara – Melbourne Concert Hall - March 2005
A Music Concert performed by Sri Lanka’s most renowned singers Amaradewa, Victor Rathnayake & Nanda Malini
Presented by Swarna Hansa Foundation – Tsunami Appeal
Dance presentation
Vishver Narthana Rekha – MonashAlexandraTheatre March 2005
Traditional Sri Lankan dancing concert presented by over 120 students of Vishver Rangayathanaya. Over 20 dance presentations, to the traditional Kandyan / Low Country / Folk & Kolam dance presentations. Bharatha and Hindi dancing presentations added glamour and creative additions to the concert.
Production Choreographer and Costume Designer
Mepura Gee Kel Watson Theatre June 2005
A musical concert presented by 12 Sri Lankan Vocal Artists located inMelbourne.
Music by B Sharp and presented by Roshan Fernando.
Dance presentation
Surakna – Tsunami Appeal Concert HamptonPark July 2005
Dinner Dance with a musical evening presented by
Australia/ Sri Lanka Carer’s Association Inc.
Dance presentation
Mahasara – Besen Centre Burwood July 2005
Sri Lankan drama perfectionist Dr Ediriweera Sarachandras most acclaimed
Drama Mahasara presented by SCATSVictoriawithMelbourne’s finest drama, singing and dancing artists.
Production dance director.
Sasala Roo Sarani - KewHigh School August 2005
40 Years of Sri Lankan Cinema in concert. A production of Sri TV, Melbourne.
Dance presentations.
Desithaka Gee – MoorabbinTown Hall August 2005
A Tsunami aid musical concert with Asanka Priyamantha Peiris , Upali Kannangara and Saharas music group.
Dance presentations.
Folk Songs & Dance Seminar – John Pandozopoulos Hall Doveton October 2005
Seminar on Sri Lankan Traditional folk dancing & songs, with popular Sri Lankan artists T. M Jayarathna & Jayasri Chandrajith. – Dance Presentation
Australian Sri Lankan Catholic Society – Fund Rising Lunch October 2005
Dance Presentation
70th Anniversary Celebrations -VictorianSchool of Languages November 2005
LINGUASEST Concert Federation SquareMelbourne
Representing the Sri Lankan Traditions in dance form together with variety of international dance presentations by local artists.
Demansale Gee: NoblePark November 2005
A musical evening with Ranasinghe Bandara & Lalith Arunashantha
Dance presentations.
Xmas Carols Australia Sri Lanka Catholic Association Inc. December 2006
Dance Presentation
Gimhanaye Gee Besen Centre Burwood January 2006
A musical evening with popular Sri Lankan Artists Nirosha Virajini &
Senanayake Weraliadda – Dance presentations.
Sri Lankan Independence Day celebrations – Sounds of Lanka February 2006
SpringvaleTown Hall
Gimhana Rangana – Bescen Centre Burwood March 2006
Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation
Sumnation Festival- Sandown Race Course March 2006
International Multi cultural dance festival presented by City ofGreater Dandenong/ Springvale Neighbourhood House – Dance presentation
Cultural Harmony Day Doveton John Pandazapoulos Hall Doveton
Dance presentation April 2006
A cultural presentation to celebrate World Harmony Day organised by the Sri Lankan Senior Citizens Group
S A N I D A P A – MoorabinKingstonCity Hall April 2006
A musical evening with Sangeeth Weerasinghe presented by Sausiri Enterprises
Dance presentations
Vasantha Udana - MoorabinKingstonCity Hall April 2006
A musical evening with Sri Lankan music artists Anesley Malawana & Sasika Nisansala to celebrate the Sri Lankan New Year – Dance presentation
Professor De Krester Felicitation Night -San Remo BallroomCarlton May 2006
Dance presentation – Community Felicitation Dinner in honour of
Prof. David De Krester AD Governor ofVictoria.
Mahasara (Repeat concert by request) – Dandenong Drum Theatre July 2006
Production dance director
Rohana Ransara Robert Blackwood Hall Sep 2006
Best ever Sri Lankan Musical show representing Rohana Weerasinghe and 30 other artists fromSri Lankaincluding Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne, Nanda Malini, Suni Edirisinhge, Victor Ratnayake, Edward Jayakody, Nelu Adikari, Deepika Priyadharshini, Caritha Priyadarshini and Dayan Vitharana. – Dance presentation
Australia – Sri Lanka Catholic Association Christmas Carols December 2006
Hampton Park Community Hall – Dance presentation
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration Living in Harmony February 2007
KingstonCity Hall– Moorabin
Organized by the Consulate of Sri Lanka in association with the Committee forSri Lanka- Dance Presentation
Vishver Narthana Rekha 2007 – Besen Centre Burwood March 2007
Traditional Sri Lankan dancing concert presented by over 150 students of Vishver Rangayathanaya. Over 25 dance presentations, to the traditional Kandian, Low Country, Folk dance, Classical Bharatha Natyam and Modern dance presentations. Producing Choreographer and Costume Designing by Rashika Kulasinghe.
Wasantha Udanaya - MoorabinKingstonCity Hall March 2007
A Musical evening with Sri Lankan music artist Anesley Malevana & Damitha Abeyrathne to celebrate the Sri Lankan New Year. – Dance Presentation
Buddha,s Day and multicultural festival May 2007
Federation SquareMelbourne
Held by Buddha’s Light International Association Victoria – Dance Presentation
Veenavee - August 2007
Aid for a Sri Lankan solder that lost his leg in battle field
Surakna – Thunami Appeal Concert September 2007
Dinner Dance with a musical evening presented by
Australia/ Sri Lanka Carer’s Association Inc. – Dance Presentation
Cultural Show Mauna Farm September 2007
Held by Sri Lankan Senior Citizens Group
Dance Presentation
Kerrie Neighbourhood House 30th Anniversary Glen Waverley Dance Presentation October 2007
Australia – Sri Lanka Catholic Association Christmas Carols December 2007
Hampton Park Community Hall
Dance Presentation
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration Live in Harmony February 2008
SpringvaleTown Hall presented by SCATS
Dance Presentation
Sathsara Wasantha Rangana RowvilleSecondaryCollege February 2008
In aid of the building fund of Sakyamuni Sambuddha Viharaya - Berwick
Musical evening withSri Lankan famous singers Asanka Priyamantha & Namal Udugama – Dance Presentation
SEBALIYA Besen Centre Burwood March 2008
Aid for Sri Lankan Wemen Solders
Gimhana Rangana – Frankston Art Centre March 2008
Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation
Cultural/Dance presentation. Over 80 student of Vishver Rangayathanaya Participate in this concert.
SISINDRA Wesley College Hall St Kilda March 2008
In aid of the building fund of Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple Western Victoria
Musical evening with Sri Lankan famous singers Sisira Senaratna & Indrani Wijebundara.
“Thunsithaka Rawaya” YarraValleyGrammar School Ringwood 24 Aug 2008
In aid of irrigation project of Sri Lanka urban areas.
Musical evening with Three Popular Sri Lankan singers Amarasiri Peiris,
Pradeepa Darmadasa & Lakshman Wijesekara.
Surakna – Tsunami Appeal Concert September 2008
Dinner Dance with a musical evening presented by
Australia/ Sri Lanka Carer’s Association Inc. – Dance Presentation
B-Sharp night – Sri Lankan Music Band Show October 2008
10th anniversary
Rowville Secondary Collage – Dance Presentation
Hoppers Night October 2008
Fundraising forDandenongTemple& youth society
KarawathaCollageHallNoblePark- Dance Presentation
SCATES Elders society December 2008
Dandenong Arts Centre – Dance Presentation
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration Live in Harmony February 2009
BoxHillTown Hall presented by SCATS
Dance Presentation
Kelani Night – Get-togetherUniversity of KelaniyaSri Lanka March 2009
Dance Presentation
St Paul Apostle North School Endeavour Hills Multicultural day celebration
Dance Presentation March 2009
Vishver Narthana Rekha 2009 – Besen Centre Burwood September 2009
Traditional Sri Lankan dancing concert presented by over 165 students of Vishver Rangayathanaya. Over 25 dance presentations, to the traditional Kandian, Low Country, Folk dance, Classical Bharatha Natyam and Modern dance presentations. Producing Choreographer and Costume Designing by Rashika Kulasinghe.
Celebration Dandenong police in front yard Dandenong Bunnings warehouse
Dance Presentation March 2009
Sri Lanka Week 2009 Docklands WaterfrontMelbourne November 2009
Dance Presentation
Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio 3ZZZ 20th anniversary December 2009
Dance Presentation
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration February 2010
BoxHillTown Hall presented by SCATS
Dance Presentation
Tharuth Samaga Reyak – Besen Centre Burwood
(Together with famous Sri Lankan film actors) The aid for build a bridge in north part ofSri Lanka February 2010
Gimhana Rangana – Besen Centre Burwood March 2010
Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation
Cultural/Dance presentation. Over 75 student of Vishver Rangayathanaya Participate in this concert.
Tribute Concert For three Ladies who brightened up and served the Sri Lankan community in Melbourne – Kingston Church Hall Clarinda June 2010
Organised by SCATS Seniors inMelbourne
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration February 2011
BoxHillTown Hall presented by SCATS
Dance Presentation
New Year Celebration April 2011
Dhammasarana temple Keysborough
Lakmihira Multicultural radio Anniversary April 2011
BoxHillTown Hall
Children Multicultural Festival 2011 July 2011
Frankston Arts Centre Theatre
Vishver Narthana Rekha 2011 – Besen Centre Burwood September 2011
On the 4th of September 2011, Rashika presented with the epic saga of Vijaya and Kuveni, a story detailed in the Mahawamsa chronicle. This historical tale not only gives rise to the Sri Lankan empire, it also sets the foundation for Kandyan dance inSri Lanka. Vishver Rangayathanaya, once again, blew the audience away with a formidable and original performance. Never before hasMelbourne had the pleasure of witnessing an expression of Sri Lankan history and culture through dance in such a unique way.
Sri Lankan Independent day Celebration February 2012
BoxHillTown Hall presented by SCATS
Dance Presentation
“ATHURU MITHURU” March 2012
A music concert and CD launch of a collection of lyrics written specially for children by Sisira Dissanayake. At the Kel Watson Theatre, Burwood East
Gimhana Rangana – George Wood Performing Art Centre April 2012
Sri Lanka German Technical Training Institute Association – Presentation
Cultural/Dance presentation. Over 60 student of Vishver Rangayathanaya Participate in this concert.YarraValley Grammar School Ringwood.
Kelani night:- Get-together University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka May 2012
Dance Presentation
Moratu Night:- Get-togetherUniversity of Moratuwa Sri Lanka July 2012
Dance Presentation
Sri Lankan Talent Show – RND foundation Presents November 2012
AikmanHallHaileburyCollegeKeysborough
Aid for Gaminiwewa Viduhala in MedavachchiyaSri Lanka Dance Presentation
A Soiree Spectacular – an evening of entertainment November 2012
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