Nuga Gama creates history by becoming first hotel venue to host ‘Muthuhara’
Sri Lanka’s most popular children’s television programme ‘Muthuhara’ broadcasted by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) selected Cinnamon Grand’s Nuga Gama (the Village in the City) for its first live broadcast on 1 January.
This is the first time a hotel has been selected as a venue for this renowned children’s programme, since its inception 30 years ago. The popular programme has a membership of over 600,000 children from different regions of Sri Lanka as well as overseas.
‘Muthuhara; since its launch in 1982 has provided a base for learning and knowledge sharing for children through its diverse programmes. It is also a platform to showcase the talents of children, and the overall development of their personalities, whilst imbuing a sense of Sri Lankan ethos.
“Nuga Gama was chosen to televise the first broadcast for the year, given its strong affiliation with children and the many programs conducted by the Nuga Gama team to inculcate a sense of pride and appreciation about Sri Lanka’s rich culture, heritage and environment,” ‘Muthuhara’ Producer Udantha Gunathilake said.
The one-hour show broadcasted islandwide featured a segment on Nuga Gama and its many attractions and was presented by children. Over 100 ‘Muthuhara’ members as well as their parents participated at the event held at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand.
“We are really honoured that a children’s programme of this repute selected Nuga Gama. This further encourages and cements our commitment to continue with the various educational and environmental awareness activities, that we organise for children with input from key resource personnel in the country,” said Manager Marketing Communications and Sustainability Tharika Goonathilake.
Given the lack of awareness prevalent among the younger generation on the customs and traditions established within a village, Nuga Gama opens its doors to educational institutions who may like to experience the true lifestyles in a village.
The concept has become increasingly popular with schools not only within Colombo, but also from other parts of the country who are interested in learning about a typical Sri Lankan village, its functions, its people, its habitat and customs.
Monthly environmental events too, continue to be a massive attraction for children who enjoy the interactive awareness and educational sessions conducted at Nuga Gama.
Nuga Gama also opens its doors to students from the surrounding communities to tour the village and gather knowledge about the customs, mores and background that make up a real rural village, as visiting an authentic Sri Lankan village is not an opportunity they would normally have within their school curriculum.
