This month, Sri Lanka’s vibrant music scene takes centre stage with the Originality & Diversity initiative, a two-day festival organised by Orange Mango.

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Known for championing original music, the band brings together local talent to celebrate authentic storytelling and diverse musical styles.
The festival features six bands performing across two unique venues. On December 15, ‘Orange Mango’, ‘Local’, and ‘Musicmatters Trio’ will take the stage at Bakery Space, Pannipitiya.
On December 22, Arjumann, ‘Smile in Pain’, and ‘Manthrayaana’ will perform at In on the Green. Adding a visual touch, the event includes ‘Mama Diya Bubulak’, a segment showcasing visuals that reinforce themes of originality and community.
“Our goal is to create a sustainable platform for Sri Lankan music while connecting with like-minded communities globally,” said Sithija Dilshan, Orange Mango’s spokesman.