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The church houses the only pipe organ in Kandy [11] and potentially, the largest pipe organ in regular use in Sri Lanka. [12] The original pipe organ was donated in 1874 and was in constant use until the 21st century. In 2009 it was replaced with a similar-sized pipe organ from a disused church in Bradford. [11]
In its beginning, Central Music represented the Wurlitzer brand of home organs and pianos for the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Shortly after its founding, Central Music also became the dealer for Rodgers Instruments to serve the musical needs of the area's churches. One of the most popular organs found in churches and homes alike is the Rodgers ...
In 1760 a second-hand organ from Colombo was installed in the church. The church underwent various changes during the British Period. A stained glass window was built into the west façade of the church around 1830 and a communion rail was built in the south wing. At the beginning of the 20th century, a small organ was placed in the south wing.
The church interior has wooden furniture seats, an ancient pipe organ (piano), an armchair, and wooden pulpit along with a 140 year old Bible. [8] 19th century stained glass windows, which depict paintings of Jesus Christ, were originally brought from England. [7] A baptismal font made of porcelain is adorned with floral designs. The church ...
Weligama (Sinhala: වැලිගම, Tamil: வெலிகாமம்) is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the
A Musicians in Sri Dalada Maligawa. The music of Sri Lanka has its roots in five primary influences: ancient folk rituals, Hindu religious traditions, Buddhist religious traditions, the legacy of European colonisation, and the commercial and historical influence of nearby Indian culture—specifically, Kollywood cinema and Bollywood cinema.
But in the last decade increasing number of people have moved in and today is very much populated by a mixture of working class, middle and upper-middle-class families. In addition a lot of artists (Singers, actors etc.) live in Mattegoda in housing given by the government. Also Mattegoda is home to a Sri Lanka Army camp. [1]
The coastal waters are also home to spinner, bottlenose and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and the elusive dugong. [7] The Sri Lankan government has now formulated a master plan for the development of tourism industry here. [8] [9] Alankuda is a stretch of beach in Kalpitiya that is home to a number of beach hotels. [10]