Civil Pedura - 2014
Creativity is an
important quality in whatever field of engineering and it’s important to
improve a wide range of talents prior to entering the field in order to have a
successful career. One of the major events celebrating the talents of the
Department of Civil Engineering, the civil pedura reappeared as an event on the
university calendar last year after a brief period of absence and the
prestigious event held on the 9th of September maintained its
reputation as being one of the best events in the university.
With the threat of rain
looming in the air the pedura was shifted from the usual venue of the civil
lawn to the fashion design extension building currently under construction and
few would have imagined it possible that a construction area could be converted
to a traditional Sinhalese manor (or more commonly known as a Walauwa) within
half a day.
Elaborate stage sets
and props included lanterns, a traditional paddy house against the backdrop of
a walauwa contributed to make the atmosphere surreal and the stage was set for
all in the Department (staff included!) to show that their skills are not
limited to books but that their creativity and talents stretch much further and
beyond.
A large crowd had
gathered at the venue and the numbers continued to grow as the evening
progressed. Many items of song and dance from all batches in the department
were showcased and the results of many hard hours of practice were clearly seen
as the music, singing and dancing were all in sync and to tune. Many members of
academic and tutorial staff were present at the event and also participated by performing
items of their own much to the delight of all present.
Traditional manyokka
with lunu miris and beli mal was served to all present at the event during the
break and after stomachs were sufficiently filled, the show resumed after a
brief fireworks display.
Head of Department
Prof. Nanayakkara addressed the gathering before the closing song ‘Ahasa Usata’
was sung with many in the crowd also joining in the dancing, bringing the event
to an emphatic end.
