Sheevika Senanayke and Angie Wickramaratne perform at the Sri Lankan culture night. Photo by Nick Nelson/The Dakota Student

Students and staff alike gathered Feb. 18 for Sri Lankan Culture Night in the Student Union.

This event began with a student led presentation on Sri Lankan culture led by Dinusha Gunarathna and Ashrifa Ali.

This was followed up by a Sri Lankan musical set featuring UND student Sheevika Senanayake on the guitar accompanied by Angie Wickramaratne with the vocals.

They played two songs, the first being a 100-year-old Sri Lankan medley, followed by a love song, both sung in Sri Lankan.

The night then ended with a meal for all attendees consisting of white rice, chicken curry, veggies and ice cream (ice cream being the only non-Sri Lankan food). 

All in all the event lasted about 45 minutes, but those running the event would like to add even more on next year.

“We’re going to try and add a bit more of the musicals,” Ashrifa said.

The musical aspect of the night was a highlight, and upon completion of their songs Sheevika and Angie received a thunderous applause.

David Satre is the news editor for The Dakota Student. He can be reached at [email protected]