UOC Rhythm is back online, and we are going international! The biggest youth conference for Rotaract in South Asia, Rotasia 2016, will be held for the very first time in Sri Lanka, and FOSMedia is happy to announce that we will be giving radio coverage throughout the conference, along with FOStv streaming of certain events. From the 5th of February to the 8th of February, we will bring you live coverage of all the events taking place during this international conference, including exclusive interviews with the Rotaractors from all over the world. We will be fully supported by the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo in this endeavour. The agenda includes both opening and closing ceremonies, formal sessions, a cultural night and a much awaited race around Colombo. Make sure that you tune in and learn all the latest happenings at this historic event, as we bring the best coverage from the entire conference.
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Rotasia 2016 Agenda
OPENING CEREMONY
Venue: Nelum Pokuna
| 5.00 pm 6.00 pm | Registrations |
| 6.00 pm 6.20 pm | Arrival of the chief guest & dignitaries and the lighting of the oil lamp |
| 6.20 pm 6.22 pm | Conference called to order by the Chairman Rtn. Muthiah Prabagaran |
| 6.22 pm 6.24 pm | 4 Way Test |
| 6.24 pm 6.30 pm | National Anthem of Sri Lanka |
| 6.30 pm 6.40 pm | Curtain raiser Pooja Dance |
| 6.40 pm 6.50 pm | Recognition of presence/ welcome address by Chairperson Rtn. Muthiah Prabagaran |
| 6.50 pm 6.55 pm | Address by MDIO Chairman |
| 6.55 pm 7.00 pm | Be a gift to the world Theme Presentation |
| 7.00 pm 7.05 pm | Presentation of the agenda for ROTASIA 2016 by Chairman Rtn. Muthiah Prabagaran |
| 7.05 pm 7.15 pm | Entertainment item |
| 7.15 pm 7.45 pm | Address by the District Governor George Jesuthasan |
| 7.45 pm 7.55 pm | Entertainment item – Peacock Dance |
| 8.00 pm 8.30 pm | Address by the Chief Guest |
| 8.30 pm 8.40 pm | Closing remarks and vote of thanks by DRR Rtr. Sathyeandra Tharmakularajasingham Adjournment of opening ceremony |
| 8.40 pm | Dinner |
BUSINESS DAY
Venue: Trace City
Main Session
| 9.30 am 9.45 am | Arrival of the key dignitaries |
| 9.45 am 11.30 am | Break out session 1 – two separate topics |
| 11.45 am 1.30 pm | Breakout Session 2 -two separate topics |
| 1.30 pm 2.15 pm | Lunch break |
| 2.15 pm 4.00 pm | Breakout Session 3 – two separate topics |
| 4.00 pm 5.00 pm | Tea and transporting back to hotels |
Parallel Session
| 11.45 am 1.30 pm | Mr. & Miss Rotasia Competition Round 1 |
| 1.30 pm 2.15 pm | District Rotaract Representatives Meeting |
CULTURAL EVENT NIGHT
Venue: Viharamadevi Open Theater
| 6.30 pm | District Presentations (AV + Act) each district to get 8 minutes |
| 8.15 pm 9.15 pm | Mr. & Miss Rotasia competition Final |
| 9.15 pm 10.00 pm | Recognition of the District Rotaract Representatives |
| 9.00 pm | Dinner & Fellowship |
CONQUER COLOMBO
Venue: Nelum Pokuna
| 8.00 am 9.30 am | Registrations |
| 9.30 am 4.00 pm | Conquer Colombo (Amazing race in Colombo) |
BID PRESENTATION FOR ROTASIA 2017
Venue: Global Towers Meeting Room
| 5.00 pm 6.30 pm | DRRs Meet/ Elections for ROTASIA 2017 |
BEACH PARTY
Venue: Shore by “O”
| 6.00 pm 6.45 pm | Arrival of guests |
| 7.00 pm | Entertainment, Dinner & fellowship |
CLOSING CEREMONY
Venue: Nelum Pokuna
| 9.30 am 9.45 am | Arrival of the key dignitaries, Lighting of the Oil Lamp |
| 9.45 am 10.00 am | Cultural Entertainment Act |
| 10.00 am 10.10 am | Opening remarks by chairperson |
| 10.15 am 10.30 am | A recap of the past three days – presentation |
| 10.30 am 11.15 am | Keynote speaker |
| 11.15 am 11.30 am | Entertainment Item |
| 11.30 am 12.15 pm | Award ceremony Session 1 |
| 12.15 pm 12.25 pm | Presentation by ROTASIA 2017 team |
| 12.25 pm 12.50 pm | Address by the Chief Guest |
| 12.50 pm 1.15 pm | Award ceremony Session 2 |
| 1.15 pm 1.25 pm | Closing notes by DRR |
Rotasia 2016 Library – Video
OPENING CEREMONY
CULTURAL EVENT NIGHT – PART 1
CULTURAL EVENT NIGHT – PART 2
CULTURAL EVENT NIGHT – PART 3
CLOSING CEREMONY – Part 1
CLOSING CEREMONY – Part 2
CLOSING CEREMONY – Part 3