Mihini talked with DIS faculty who have lived in Latin American countries, or countries that were part of the Spanish empire, or from Latin America themselves to understand more about hispanic culture. We will share their voices to help tell the story of Hispanic Heritage Month which ran from the 15th of September to the 15th of October.
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Mihini Edirisinghe, Broadcast Journalist and Photographer
October 23, 2025
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Mihini Edirisinghe, Broadcast Journalist and Photographer
Mihini Edirisinghe, a junior who loves video production and photography, pushes herself to direct videos anytime she’s free. She loves astronomy so much that she established an astronomical society Lunch Club. Mihini’s passion for music shines as she dances to pop music and plays piano and violin. She ranked fourth as an all island swimmer, basketball, netball, and handball player in her previous school. And now she dabbles in hockey and squash – a sports enthusiast to say the least. With her Model UN experience as delegate and head chair she brings extensive research and extroverted energy to any committee. People always notice her big smile and willingness to lend a hand. She looks forward to sharing her experiences from back home in Sri Lanka with DIS.
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