Tiara Rollo sponsors ‘Bera Fest 2017’ to inspire the next generation of percussion musicians
The ‘Bera Fest 2017’ held recently at Viharamahadevi Complex was a unique day-long festival of drums that featured almost all the major drummers in the country. It was an apt event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Naadro, that has made a mark in the percussion music in Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sagala Rathnayaka, Minister for Law and Order and Southern Development were among the special invitees.
Rakhita Ruwan Wikramarathne, is the founder and leader of the percussion ensemble that is among globally recognized percussion bands. The event was sponsored by Tiara Rollo, marketed by Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) in an endeavour to contribute to Sri Lanka’s music industry and popularize percussion among the younger generation and the event blended well with the c...