Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Celebratin­g Europe meets Asia

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The gala final celebratio­n concert of the Choir Games 2017 “Europe meets Asia” took place on Thursday, October 26 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre. “Alie Parusa of the Art School #1 in Vladivosto­k” - a children’s choir from Moscow, “Shenzhen Yuanling Jiujiu Choir” from China, Folk song group “Jane” from Croatia, “The British School in Colombo Choir” and the Riga Orthodox Chamber Choir “Blagovest” from Latvia all performed, presenting music authentic to their countries. Rich in culture, vocal prowess and enviable showmanshi­p, October 26 marked the goosebump-worthy finale to the celebratio­n concerts of the Choir Games.

 ??  ?? Singing their hearts out: A junior choir from Russia
Singing their hearts out: A junior choir from Russia
 ??  ?? Volunteer Menashi Rathnayake
Volunteer Menashi Rathnayake

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