A multicultural charity concert, “Dance of Unity: Rebuilding Sri Lanka,” was held on 05 March 2026 at the PGP Hall in Singapore, bringing together Singapore’s diverse arts communities to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
The initiative was organised by Apsaras Dance Company, with the guidance of Ambassador K. Kesavapany, a distinguished former Singaporean diplomat, in collaboration with the Singapore Red Cross. The event was supported by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore, the Maha Karuna Buddhist Society and the Singapore Sinhala Buddhist Association, while the venue was sponsored by the Hindu Endowments Board.
The concert was organised to mobilise public support for the Singapore Red Cross's humanitarian response in Sri Lanka. The event was graced by the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Senarath Dissanayake, Ambassador K. Kesavapany, and CEO of Singapore Red Cross, Benjamin William, . The religious advisor of the Mahakaruna Buddhist Society. Rev Dr. K. Gunaratana Thero sponsored refreshments for all the participants. Representatives of Singapore based Community Associations were also graced the occasion.
The charity concert featured performances by several leading arts organisations in Singapore, including Apsaras Dance Company, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, ERA Dance Theatre, Omkar Arts, Re Xin Opera Association, Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society, Svayambhu Arts, Tattva Productions, and Temple of Fine Arts. Artists representing Singapore’s Indian, Malay, Chinese and Sri Lankan communities performing together in a spirit of unity and solidarity.
The event attracted over 250 attendees, including donors, business communities, representatives of religious and community organisations, and members of the Sri Lankan community in Singapore.
The initiative reflected the strong bonds of friendship between Singapore and Sri Lanka and highlights the solidarity shown by Singaporean communities in support of Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November and early December 2025, triggered severe flooding and landslides across many parts of the country, affecting nearly 2.35 million people from more than 668,000 families. The disaster resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods, with thousands of families displaced and many community institutions, including places of worship and schools, sustaining heavy damage.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Singapore
09 March 2026
