Filtered Press Release : 2017 Mar
Tokyo Cement supports The Music Project to uplift the lives of children
Tokyo Cement extends their support to The Music Project, a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting the lives of children through music. The partnership will see Tokyo Cement sponsoring three schools; two in Mullaitivu and another from Mawathagama, Kurunegala, to further their music education. Nearly 140 students from Yohapuram MV and Therankandal MV of …
Tokyo Cement extends their support to The Music Project, a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting the lives of children through music. The partnership will see Tokyo Cement sponsoring three schools; two in Mullaitivu and another from Mawathagama, Kurunegala, to further their music education. Nearly 140 students from Yohapuram MV and Therankandal MV of Mullaitivu, and 50 students from Gunananda MV of Kurunegala will benefit from this collaboration that will enhance their music education during the year 2017. The Music Project, inspired by El Sisitema of Venezuela, aims to create opportunities for children to learn music through holistic teaching methods. Now in its seventh year, the program makes music accessible to children from all corners of the country who do not have access to required facilities. It aims to create a stepping stone for the children to avail of a passion and reach their highest potential by tapping into their musical genius. The project is currently underway in a few selected schools in the North and East provinces, linking them with children from Kurunegala in the North-Western Province. Working with farming communities in the North and South of Sri Lanka who come from similar backgrounds, the project creates better opportunities for their children, regardless of their race or religion. Not just in music, the program aspires to develop finer values in these children through respect for each other as they strive to achieve greater goals. These students are trained to play orchestral instruments including the recorder, flute, violin, cello, trumpet, clarinet and a wide variety percussion instruments. They have the benefit of learning from specialist instructors dedicated to the project as well as volunteers who visit from various parts of the world, who whet their appetite to learn the universal language that breaks all forms of barriers. Students who participate become members of The Music Project Orchestra that travels across the country for special performances. Participation in the orchestra instils valuable life skills such as collaboration, creativity, a sense of performance and thereby confidence and motivation. In addition to the many events and venues at which the children get to perform, it also conducts residential programmes alternatively in Kurunegala and Mullaitivu, giving the two formerly divided communities an opportunity to forge connections using music as the link language. During these sessions, the children and their families from the North and South work alongside their peers, sharing musical scores and their lives while working and practicing together to make the orchestra happen. The project is made possible by the generous contributions by philanthropists and leading corporations who believe in the power of music to heal and to bridge divides. Tokyo Cement comes forward as a sponsor this year, owing to their belief in building the foundation for tomorrow’s leaders through programs such as this that encourage children to explore the world using exciting new tools and not be limited by standardised education. Tokyo Cement has successfully integrated social welfare and environmental conservation into its corporate DNA and is on a continuous mission to enrich the country, its people and the environment. The commitment to social responsibility breathes life through initiatives such as this partnership and the multiple environmental education programs and impactful conservation efforts spearheaded by the Tokyo Cement Group. Photo: Mr. S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC handing over the sponsorship contribution to Mrs. Shalini Wickramasuriya, Trustee of The Music Project.
Tokyo Cement Salutes Top Performers at Annual Gala Dealer Convention
Top Performing Dealers for the year 2016 were fêted at the Tokyo Cement Annual Dealer Convention held on the 18th of March, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. City Hardware & Stores from Jaffna won the top accolade for Best Dealer 2016, while Ancheneyer Cement & Hardware Dealers, Batticaloa and Ahila Hardware, Batticaloa won 1st and …
Top Performing Dealers for the year 2016 were fêted at the Tokyo Cement Annual Dealer Convention held on the 18th of March, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. City Hardware & Stores from Jaffna won the top accolade for Best Dealer 2016, while Ancheneyer Cement & Hardware Dealers, Batticaloa and Ahila Hardware, Batticaloa won 1st and 2nd Runner Up awards respectively. The gala event filled with much lustre brought together over 300 best performing Tokyo Cement dealers across Sri Lanka, out of which over 175 were recognised for their performance during 2016. Held under the auspices of Dr. Harsha Cabral PC, Chairman of Tokyo Cement Group and Mr. S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC, the Dealer Convention is the occasion where the company’s Sales Team celebrate last year’s accomplishments, with its Distribution Channel who form an integral part of the business. The Chairman of Tokyo Cement Group, Dr. Harsha Cabral PC, addressing the distinguished gathering mentioned, “It is our dealer network that encourages us, to take every bold step we have taken so far, towards success. The confidence you have placed on us, has propelled the company to go for unmatched capacity growth with superior technology, which in turn has helped us achieve and retain the top market position with the best quality product range. It is our privilege to call you our partners. We salute you for giving us the strength to grow with you.” Mr. S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC, while expressing his appreciation to the entire dealer network for their unwavering support over the years also said, “Our dealer network is the bedrock on which the company laid its foundation decades ago, and on which we continue to build our future upon. Most of our dealers have been with us from the inception of either, our business or theirs. We have seen each other grow in to who we are today, making us a very tight-knit family. And like every family, we celebrate our success together. We are humbled by your loyalty and are committed to ensure your continued business success.” Mr. Dashantha Udawatta, Group Marketing Manager of Tokyo Cement, while extending his felicitations to all the winners went on to state, “Last year was very significant for us because we were able to achieve many of our goals. The expansion project around our fourth cement grinding mill & bulk cement manufacturing plant in Trincomalee was the biggest among those. By nearly doubling our production capacity, together we anticipate to reinforce our leadership position. With your support, we are confident of achieving this milestone.” The Annual Dealer Convention is one of the key events of Tokyo Cement Group organises to recognise its trade channel. Other programs include the ‘Divi Shakthi’ training, conducted by the IFC, where distributors and sub-dealers take part in business training workshops for Small & Medium Enterprises. These programs equip all Tokyo Cement dealers with the necessary skills and knowledge, to help grow their businesses from being modest family-owned trades to thriving entrepreneurships. Through these activities, the company builds upon 30 years of relationships they have formed with the dealers, and strengthens the bonds of loyalty that will take, not only their respective enterprises but also, the entire industry to the next level. Tokyo Cement has earned its reputation in Sri Lanka’s construction industry as the most trusted supplier of high quality cement and concrete. Delivering superior products, for iconic projects that mark Sri Lanka’s growth, the company has cemented its legacy as a partner in nation building, and is committed to raise the bar on quality and fortify its market position as a trailblazer.
