Whatever might divide Sri Lanka's people during this period of intense political consciousness and debate, one thing which the whole country will rejoice over and will bring the people together is the announcement that Pandit W. D. Amaradeva, Sri Lanka's leading and much-adored musician and vocalist is to be awarded this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award which will be conferred on him on August 28 at a ceremony in Manila. For not only does this bring honour to Sri Lanka, but it also recognises the undoubted and spectacular talent of a man who has devoted his entire life to fostering an indigenous tradition of music in Sri Lanka.
Thanks for the lyrics!
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