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Asylum Theatre Group Presents What if The Rain Fails in commemoration of Sri Lanka's Black July

Twenty five years ago, this month, a state–sponsored pogrom against Tamils in Sri Lanka, widely known as “Black July ‘83”, resulted in the killings of 3000 Tamils and large scale destruction of their properties. Thousands fled as refugees. A significant number of Tamils sought refuge in Canada. Tamils all over the world commemorate Black July, this month.

Written by Toronto Tamil poet Cheran, the play is set against the backdrop of a refugee hearing in Canada. The play weaves personal testimonies, poetry and dance in narrating a heart-wrenching story of loss and survival. The central character is performed by K. Rasarathnam, an actual survivor of Black July. “As a survivor, it's a humbling experience to be able to speak on behalf of the thousands who’s voices were permanently silenced on July 83” said Mr. Rasarathnam.

Getting there: Driving: - Don Valley Parkway to Richmond St. exit, west on Richmond to Parliament, south on Parliament to Mill St. (one block south of Front St.), then left onto Mill St. - QEW east to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then north on Jarvis St. to Front St. , East on Front to Parliament St. then south on Parliament to Mill St. , Left onto Mill St. By TTC: - Subway. Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St. - King streetcar. Take 504 King street car. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk 2 blocks south on Parliament to Mill St. -Cherry St. Bus 172 , Front & Bay St. to Cherry Beach via The Esplanade and Mill St.

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