IRIDA
Cultural Performance Center
A learning center for Sri Lankan and Western culture in Oslo, Norway.
Our classes are on Sundays at Tåsen Skole, in a variety of Sri Lankan arts and letters programs.
IRIDA
Arts & Letters Programs
We offer a variety of taught courses and student-driven initiatives in Kandyan and Sri Lankan folk dancing, Western and Sri Lankan band sessions, Classical instruments, Singing, Fine Arts, Cinema/Photography, Tours to museums, industry and cultural events, and Sinhala Class.
Sinhala Class
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CLASS SCHEDULE 2020
Irida is a student-run initiative by children aged 5-18 years in the Sri Lankan community in Oslo. Guidance is provided by adults with expertise in various fields of Sri Lankan and Western arts & letters.
Kids Band Practice
Started in January 2019, Kids Band Practice is a core element of Irida. A safe-space for children of all ages to express their musicality. We practice Sri Lankan calypso, baila, modern classics and western songs, and the repertoir is chosen by the students. We invite all instruments into the band, and have a range of instruments available at the practice hall (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, pianos and keyboards, drum sets, latin percussion instruments, vocal and backing vocal) while others bring their own instruments (so far we have clarinets, violins, trombones, barytones and more instruments are always welcome).
Kids Band Practice
Started in January 2019, Kids Band Practice is a core element of Irida. A safe-space for children of all ages to express their musicality. We practice Sri Lankan calypso, baila, modern classics and western songs, and the repertoir is chosen by the students. We invite all instruments into the band, and have a range of instruments available at the practice hall (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, pianos and keyboards, drum sets, latin percussion instruments, vocal and backing vocal) while others bring their own instruments (so far we have clarinets, violins, trombones, barytones and more instruments are always welcome).
Sinhala Class
Started in January 2003, the Sinhala Class is a pillar in the Sri Lankan community in Oslo. Children and Adults of all ages and abilities are invited to learn how to speak, read and write in Sinhala, the most widely spoken language on Sri Lanka. Classes are taught in up to 3 different levels, every Sunday by our Sinhala teacher. A variety of sinhala text books and interactive tools are made available to support the curriculum of the students. Students may attend with any ambition; with open curiosity or with a set goal in mind. Sinhala class is an open learning space for all.