SriLankan Airlines partners once again with the Gustav Mahler Society of Colombo (GMSC) to amplify the performing arts in Sri Lanka by supporting their ‘Spring Concert,’ scheduled for 29 March 2025, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. This special musical event will feature renowned Sri Lankan classical guitarist, Jude Peiris, and Japanese guest artists Hiroshi Kogure and Miyuki Funatsu. Whether celebrating Sri Lanka’s rich artistic heritage or classical Western traditions, SriLankan Airlines, as the national carrier, remains passionately invested in nurturing homegrown talent and sharing their brilliance with the world.
Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial at SriLankan Airlines, elaborated on the significance of performing arts from a tourism standpoint, saying, “As Sri Lanka continues to excel as one of the most sought-after destinations, the development of performing arts and the production of world-class performances can have a significant impact on tourism. Performing arts is a growing segment within the broader cultural tourism space, and if Sri Lanka is able to hone its talents and productions in music, theatre and dance, it holds immense potential to attract travellers in search of cultural experiences.”