Looking for old ITN theme song

SamanDis

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Looking for old Rupavahini theme song

Hai guyz

I am looking for the song that Rupavahini used to play for its station opening (vikarshana arambaya) many years ago (during the 1980 and 1990s).

Unfortunately I don't know the name of it, but I remember it used to be sung by a choir of young sounding voices.

Some of the words I remember are

"Eka amma'gen kiri biu api sema... kiri biu api sema
eka leya aethi (something)sura wiruwooo "

"Pansal, kovil, palli giyath api
ekama piyaa'ge doo daruwoooo"

"Lanka pawule doo daruwo"

Lankaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....... doo daruwooooooooooooo"

And it ended with the opening line (just tune) of the national anthem and a picture of the SL flag waving.

It had scenes of perahara and various religious places and all locations of Sri Lanka also. I don't even know why they stopped using that, because it was so nice.

Please if anybody knows the name of the song, or any details about it or (by any chance) can upload it, would really appreciate! I'm sure many of you who were watching TV back in those days will remember the song if you think back. Thanks!
 
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kosandpol

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    AFAIK that song was aired in the late 80s or early 90s in Rupahavini. The song debuted on the Auyobowan show that was hosted by the presenter who was gunned down during the 88-89 terror times. (Ashamed to say I forgot his name)
    ITN started off in the 80s with the national anthem.
    I seriously doubt if that song is available anywhere for downloading.
     

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    kosandpol said:
    AFAIK that song was aired in the late 80s or early 90s in Rupahavini. The song debuted on the Auyobowan show that was hosted by the presenter who was gunned down during the 88-89 terror times. (Ashamed to say I forgot his name)
    ITN started off in the 80s with the national anthem.
    I seriously doubt if that song is available anywhere for downloading.

    Maybe it was Rupavahini then I could have got the two confused. I do remember it was in the times of two or three stations. Who is the presenter? Is it Thevis Guruge? He worked for ITN. Well if anyone can help it would be good. Otherwise maybe i can try and get it from the station
     

    kosandpol

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    SamanDis said:
    Maybe it was Rupavahini then I could have got the two confused. I do remember it was in the times of two or three stations. Who is the presenter? Is it Thevis Guruge? He worked for ITN. Well if anyone can help it would be good. Otherwise maybe i can try and get it from the station
    No, not Thevis Guruge. He was in the production part of the shows. The presenter was Premakeerithi DeAlwis.