Thashma Niwanthaka

I was first inspired to look into this by watching a discussion on social media by Bhumi Harendra, Sri Lanka's first transgender woman. https://youtu.be/GOdSukmaRbU https://youtu.be/twmKNyNNf20  https://youtu.be/iQCkwMRR-kg We are taught in childhood that a people is either a woman or a man by birth. But some men behave like women over time, and some women behave like men. Such people change their genitals. These are known as transgender people. About 0.5- 1.3% of the world's population is identified as transgender. Such people can be found in every country and mostly in India and Pakistan. It is natural for someone to become transgender. This should not be seen as a bad thing. But many in today's society see this as a mistake and blame it. They are also persecuted by their families. Then they leave home and live in a separate society. Some commit suicide. Most of this incident is reported from India.  In today's society people are classified according to price, vehicle...

There are three main types of local dance traditions. Up Country dance Tradition Low Country dance Tradition Sabaragamu Country dance Tradition Out of these three traditions, my favorite dance tradition is low country dance tradition.   This dance tradition is prevalent in the Southern Province.                       The main instrument of this dance tradition is the Yak Beraya. This drum is also known by other names. Goshaka Beraya Ruhunu Beraya Dewol Beraya Dik  Beraya  Mihingu Beraya There are many shanthikarma in this tradition. We can see the lots of Madu Shanthikarma, Yak Shanthikarma and Bali Shanthikarma are in low country dance tradition. They are,  Dewol Maduwa  Sanniyakuma  Gara Maduwa Riddi Yagaya Bali Yagaya Mahason Samayama Kolam Nataka. In this dance tradition you can see the dance elements with beautiful poetry singing. Meanwhile, my favorite dance from is t...

                                                  Kalaeli Basima is a dream come true for every amateur dancer. Because I am also a dancer, I had the some dream.                              I learned to dancing 2008. It is from Gamitha Namal Dancing Accademia. From the day I entered the class, I had a dream of becoming a Ves dancer.                                                      I was able to fulfill my dream on August 27, 2015. This is the first Ves Mangalya in our dancing class. Being a Ves dancer is the greatest gift I have ever received. It's an honor for me to wear Ves asthma. ...

                                              Everyone meets special characters in life. I also met two special characters in my life. These two characters were the ones who gave me a lot of page that escaped my life story book.                                              When I talked about two  special characters in my life, everyone think I'm talking about my mom and dad. No, I'm not talking about my parents here.  I met these two characters in 2008 and 2012.                                             There are many places in my story where I fell and these two were there to...

I studied in two schools. I first went to Homagama Maha Vidyalaya to study there for eleven years. I was able to come to a place like this today because the first foundations of this school were strong. It was from this school that I was able to show my artistic talent. I also participated in All Island Dance Competition and brought pride to this school. I was the prefect of this school for three years and I passed the GCE Ordinary Level examination well and got the opportunity to go to another school. I entered D.S.Senanayaka College Colombo to study A/L. I have many sweet memories during these two years. I also did outdoor activities at this school. I was able to enter this school and first dance in the Aura concert. This  was organized by the school music section.  Amateur dancers in the low country dance tradition are ''Madhu Basima''. We did a Devol Madhu Shanthikarmaya at our school. There I was able to Madhu Basima. It was a great opportunity for me. Our dance un...

  I really got love from mom and dad. But I got the love I felt from both grandmothers. A grandmother is like a sea of love, Because that love diminishes. from the I was born I grew up in the warmth of my two grandmothers. Those two love me so much. These two even knew the food I like and dislike. From the time I was a child, I slept in the warmth of my grandmother. When my parents punished me for the mistakes I made, it was my grandmothers who saved me from them.  When I collected money to buy a phone, they gave me enough money. I remember very well that she told me not to say that she had given such money. When I was little I went to the temple with her every Poya day to observe Sil. Mom and Dad never told me to study well, but they are to see where I am today. But my grandmothers told me from an early age to study hard. She was so happy to see me learn. when I was a good strong person she became physically weak. My two grandmothers used to take care of me when I  was i...