Awards & Recognition

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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