Sri Lankans enjoy their first open air concert after lockdown.
Posted on May 31st, 2020

Courtesy NewsIn.Asia

Proceeds from the drive-in concert at Ratmalana airport went to the President’s COVID relief fund

Colombo, May 31 (newsin.asia): People of Colombo had their first open air entertainment after the two-month lockdown on May 30.

Young people thronged the Ratmalana domestic airport in over 600 cars to listen to the popular singing duo, Bathiya and Santhush.

At dusk, the stage was lit up and youngsters waved torches and danced to the strains of popular Sri Lankan numbers.

The police ensured that people remained near their vehicles and social distance was maintained.

Charges depended on the size of the vehicle, with the lowest ticket being Rs.5000, for a car that can accommodate four people; and a vehicle which can accommodate 6 to 8 people, Rs.7000.

The proceeds of the concert, organized as part of the Restart Sri Lanka” campaign, will go to the President’s COVID relief fund Itukama”.

Another concert is planned for June1.

(Photos: A.Hapuarachchi/Xinhua)

One Response to “Sri Lankans enjoy their first open air concert after lockdown.”

1. aloy Says:
   June 1st, 2020 at 5:48 am

   I feel very sad. Look at the third picture – These expensive vehicles are in our country which still belongs to the third world has been made possible by those suffering in the ME. They are struggling to reach home. Some have even purchased tickets. Please make a concerted effort to bring them home instead of singing and dancing at this time when so many people are dying around the world.

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