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4th Asia Pacific Choir Games October 21 - 28, 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka Explore Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”! With the 4th Asia Pacific Choir Games 2017 being prepared for Colombo, Sri Lanka, INTERKULTUR is eager to explore a new cultural area and tradition, since this is the very first time that an INTERKULTUR event is going to be held in South Asia. Thousands of participants from a host of competing nations will perform in a variety of venues, turning Colombo into a hub for Asia-Pacific choral music. The invitation to this unique event goes not only to choirs from the Asia-Pacific region, but also to ensembles from all around the globe, all of whom will surely find a platform to participate. The event is based on a comprehensive and deliberate pedagogical concept and will thus offer to all interested participants various workshops and seminars held by some of the best international experts! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to expand your mind and soul! As for Sri Lanka, there is something to experience for everyone: culture and archeology enthusiasts will find world heritage sites of gigantic proportions and Buddhist and Hinduist Temples; nature and animal lovers can observe wild animals such as elephants, leopards, flamingos and whales up close. http://apcg.interkultur.com
4th Asia Pacific Choir Games
October 21 - 28, 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”!
With the 4th Asia Pacific Choir Games 2017 being prepared for Colombo, Sri Lanka, INTERKULTUR is eager to explore a new cultural area and tradition, since this is the very first time that an INTERKULTUR event is going to be held in South Asia.
Thousands of participants from a host of competing nations will perform in a variety of venues, turning Colombo into a hub for Asia-Pacific choral music. The invitation to this unique event goes not only to choirs from the Asia-Pacific region, but also to ensembles from all around the globe, all of whom will surely find a platform to participate.
The event is based on a comprehensive and deliberate pedagogical concept and will thus offer to all interested participants various workshops and seminars held by some of the best international experts! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to expand your mind and soul!
As for Sri Lanka, there is something to experience for everyone: culture and archeology enthusiasts will find world heritage sites of gigantic proportions and Buddhist and Hinduist Temples; nature and animal lovers can observe wild animals such as elephants, leopards, flamingos and whales up close.
http://apcg.interkultur.com
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VENUES<br />
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St. Mary’s Church Bambalapitiya<br />
Friendship Concerts<br />
St. Mary's Church, Bambalapitiya, is one of the oldest parishes in the Archdiocese<br />
of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The parish building that you see today is over a<br />
century old.<br />
The church will be venue for Friendship Concerts of sacred choral music.<br />
Address: 66, Lauries Rd, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka<br />
Source: http://www.stmarysbambalapitiya.org/about.php<br />
Temple Trees<br />
The Official Residence of the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka<br />
Opening Concert, Closing Concert, Awards Ceremonies, Celebration Concert<br />
The history of Temple Trees goes back to early 19 th century. Its ownership<br />
passed through several prominent British administrators and traders. It was<br />
owned between 1830-1834 by John Walbeoff of the British Civil Service, who<br />
headed the Cinnamon Department of Ceylon. Later it was sold to John Philip<br />
Green who named it "Temple Trees" in 1856 for the Temple Trees that grew<br />
around the bungalow.<br />
The house was purchased by the British Government of Ceylon and became the<br />
residence of the Colonial Secretary. Since 1948 it has been the residence of the<br />
Prime Minister of Ceylon and D. S. Senanayake became the first Prime Minister<br />
to take up residence.<br />
The Opening Concert will take place at the Main Banquet Hall of the Temple<br />
Trees.<br />
Address: Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka<br />
Source & Photo: http://www.pmoffice.gov.lk/TempleTrees.php
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