The Centre for Social Reconciliation, University of Kelaniya brought Harmony Week to a meaningful close with a vibrant Cultural Evening held on 12^th September 2025 at the Mee Amba Sewana premises. The event celebrated the power of music as a bridge between communities, identities, and generations.

The evening opened with a powerful Parai music performance by a group of students from the Eastern University of Sri Lanka. As a traditional form of Tamil folk music, Parai is deeply rooted in cultural memory and community expression. The performers brought energy, pride, and emotion to the stage, offering the audience a rare opportunity to experience this historically significant art form. Following this, a group of past graduates delivered a beautiful classical music performance, featuring vocals, violin, and harmony- and peace-themed songs, conveying a message of unity and healing.

The Cultural Evening served as a platform for lesser-known and underrepresented musical traditions, encouraging students to engage with diverse forms of expression. More than a performance, the event became a space for mutual understanding and cultural appreciation.

Harmony Week, organized by the Centre for Social Reconciliation, is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, peace, and social healing in Sri Lanka’s post-war context. The success of the Cultural Evening underscored the importance of music and art in building bridges and creating shared spaces of reflection and celebration.

The event was graced by the presence of Prof. M. M. Gunatilake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Mr. Wijith Rohan, Chairman of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR), along with his staff; Dr. Kumudu Sumedha, Director of the Centre for Social Reconciliation; members of the management committee representing each faculty; Dr. K. R. N. Harshani, Director of Kalana Mithuru Sewana; as well as Heads of Departments, academic and non-academic staff, and a large number of students.