Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theater (Pictures)

The President is scheduled to declare open the newly constructed national performance art theatre built on the Lotus Pond (Nelum Pokuna) concept of Polonnaruwa, on December 15.

The theatre was constructed with the expertise from China at a cost of Rs. 3.08 billion.

The five-storied building comprises a main theater with a seating capacity of 1,288 seats and an open air theater on the top floor. The theater houses a three tier movable stage. It also comprises two exhibition halls, thirteen rehearsal halls, parking facilities for 500 vehicles, library, and training facilities.

The theatre, equipped with ultra-modern equipment will have facilities to conduct educational and research activities.

The details of the ‘Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre’ can be obtained via www.lotuspond.lk

Source : gossip9.us