Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association Centennial Celebration Charity Auction

The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, which represents the interest of Sri Lanka’s rubber industry, was inaugurated on 27 November 1918. The Association celebrates its 100th anniversary on 27 November 2018 and will hold the Centennial Celebration Ceremony which begins on 27 November at 9:30 a.m. at the Ceylon Chamber, with the launch of the centennial postage stamp followed by a special rubber auction. Thereafter, on 30 November, a Gala Dinner will be held at Galle Face Hotel Colombo, at 6:30 p.m. 

During the Gala Dinner, a rare work of art depicting ‘100 years of Rubber Tapping’ a once in a life time trophy painting will be sold by an American Auction – the proceeds of which will be channelled towards a worthy charity identified by the industry. The painting is the work of Ranjith Perera renowned artist who himself has been a part of the rubber industry for more than 20 years. Once a young doodler at his early stages of life, Ranjith Perera discovered the inborn talent hidden within him with the guidance of Nadine David, a student of David Paynter. Today Ranjithis a professional painter who expresses himself through the visual language of art. His work on oils and charcoal have been internationally acclaimed by artists/collectors such as Thomas Bunn and Sarah Jane Szikora. His work has an essence of culture unwrapped, and life drawings are his passion. The auctioning of his masterpiece will be held in commemoration of the CRTA’s 100th anniversary. 

“The CRTA looks forward to this centennial celebration in honour of all its achievements over the years, and we expect that the association will continue its contribution of strengthening and playing a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s rubber industry. We welcome all stakeholders of the industry to join the Gala Dinner Celebration as we mark this key milestone,” expressed Centennial Celebration Committee Chairman Richard Jansz.  Those who wish to attend the Gala Dinner must register by 26 November by contacting Nazila Thajudeen via 5588830 or [email protected].