RUKMANI DEVI (1923-1978)

Rukmani Devi was known as the "Nightingale of Sri Lanka". This symbolised not only her fame as a singer, but the affection with which she was treasured in the hearts of the people of Sri Lanka. Her death, in a motor accident in 1978, was a calamity which is still moumed today.

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cyril_ponnamperuma.jpg (8569 bytes) PROFESSOR CYRIL PONNAMPERUMA (1923-1994)

He was one of the foremost scientists in the world. His nomination to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences kept him on par with worldrenowned scientists in mathematical and scientific fields.

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DESHAMANYA DR. GAMANI COREA (1925- )

He was appointed Sri Lanka's ambassador to the EEC and as the Secretary General of UNCTAD. As Secretary General, Corea initiated many significant measures, which led to the demand for the creation of a new international economic order.

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chritie_weeramantree.jpg (8824 bytes) JUSTICE CHRISTIE WEERAMANTRY (1926- )

Justice Weeramantry is regarded as one of the greatest jurists of our times. This is borne out by his unequalled professional, academic, and public record. The peak of his remarkable career was his election as judge of the International Court of Justice, in 1990.
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CHITRASENA AND VAJIRA
(1928- AND 1932- )
As the pioneer of the Sinhala ballet,Chitrasena laid the foundations of the modem dance theatre in Sri Lanka. In his wife and dance partner, Vajira, Chitrasena is well matched - because Vajira is a genius in her own right.

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