CHOGM 2013 Opening Ceremony - "Ayubowan"

"Ayubowan" the traditional greeting of Sri Lankans. Ayubowan means "Wishing you a Long Life". In rural Sri Lanka it is customary for guests to be welcomed by village elders. In keeping with this tradition, thirteen of the country's most senior artistes perform a song welcoming the guests from the Commonwealth nations. The song is infused with elements of Sri Lankan folk music. The performance by veteran artistes is complemented by six traditional Sri Lankan dancers performing a welcome dance.
Music & Direction by -- Rohana Weerasinghe
Lyrics -- Bandula Nanayakkarawasam
Performed by : Dr. W.D Amaradewa, Prof. Sangeeth Nipun Sanath Nandasiri, Rohana Beddage, Amarasiri Pieris, Visharad Edward Jayakody, Karunarathne Diwulgane, Senanayaka Weraliyedda, Visharad Neela Wickramasinghe, Kalashuri Arundathi Sri Ranganathan, Vishard Nelu Adhikari, Visharad Deepika Priyadarshini, Visharadh Pradeepa Dharmaddasa, Visharad Charitha Priyadarshini

[@kairaliking]

Ayubowan from India

[@sandu..324]

Just seeing these legends singing as a group , made me cry...🥺.. Love you sri Lanka..❤️

[@lavanyaattanayaka5346]

I'm proud of my country. I LOVE MY COUNTRY SRI LANKA.

[@mgunarathne6830]

Ane Amaradeva Sir 😓💚

[@ameliozilva1951]

Master 😔❤️

[@renate346]

First time I have seen this and it is a Nice Production. Love Sri Lanka

[@wimansahettiarachchi2554]

Makes me so proud of Sri Lanka! Ayubowan!!

[@ernestcorea5650]

BRILLIANT.

[@ernestcorea5650]

CONGRATS ALL THE WAY.

[@newlife8822]

wow

[@silverinedealwis4341]

Great lyrics, dance and so heart felt warm welcome. (only wish delegates understood the meaning)

[@udarabasnayake4003]

Master Amaradewa😢🌷 Sanath Nandasiri🌷

[@rohinisudarma2897]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@upalinandasiri1732]

Ayobowan 🙏

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Ayubowan!

[@suneethagamage8324]

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[@samindasenevirathna8974]

ayubowan,,,,,ayurwedaya,,,

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