DiningSay “Hola” to delicious Mexican fajitas at GFH
It is known for its varied flavours, colourful decoration and variety of spices and ingredients, most of which are native to the country. The cuisine of Mexico has evolved through thousands of years of blending indigenous cultures, later many European elements were added to suite the modern day diner after the 16th century. In November 2010, Mexican cuisine was added by UNESCO to its lists of the worlds “intangible cultural heritage”.
Thrills and spills in Thailand!
Text and pix by Marianne David
Our second day in Thailand was highly-anticipated, with adventure sports in Nakhon Nayok being the main item on the agenda.
The power of Sri Lankan art
‘The Power of Sri Lankan Art: 1943-2012’ published by Sri Serendipity Publishing was launched in Colombo last week at the Leo Burnett Advertising agency, an event organised by the Galle Fort publishing house with Aitken Spence Printing and Packaging.
Sales of beauty products get boost from recession
Reuters: Tough economic times are boosting sales of beauty products and designer jeans as women put more emphasis on looking good and attracting a partner, according to a university study. Researchers in Texas found that a downturn in the economy has a positive impact on the beauty industry, in what has been dubbed the ‘lipstick effect’ and that price is not an issue.
Home Makers Haven 2012
The Sri Lanka Housewives’ Association hosted a saree show sponsored by Aakryti Lounge at Association’s annual coffee morning ‘Home Makers Haven 2012’ which was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside last week – Pix by Upul Abayasekara
Livolin Forte, for a healthy lifestyle
Despite reduced disposable incomes, consumers are putting their confidence in nutritional supplements and other condition-specific health supplements to maintain health and avoid the high cost of conventional healthcare.
Darkness into light
Yasmin Buckman’s third solo exhibition which was launched last evening will be open to the public at the Sapumal Foundation, Barnes Place, Colombo 7 this weekend, on 7 and 8 July.
Let’s make a play
A drama and theatre programme for children by Somalatha Subasinghe’s Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation
The Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as Play House-Kotte commences its latest programme for children ‘Let’s Make a Play’ (a drama workshop through which children create a play at the end of the programme) during the school vacation in August 2012.
Ray-Ban boutique launched in Colombo
The official launch of the exclusive Ray-Ban boutique in Colombo was held at Wickram-arachchi Opticians last week and featured some of the country’s top models wearing their own branded designer shades –Pix by Krishan Ranasinghe
Nostalgie02 – a multidimensional look at France
The Alliance Francaise de Kotte in collaboration with Metropolitan Canon presented ‘Nostalgie02,’ an exhibition of black and white photographs by Kumar de Silva at the Harold Peries Gallery at the Lionel Wendt Arts Centre, Colombo last week. The expo was a sequel to last year’s successful ‘Nostalgie’ which showcased France in her multidimensional splendour.
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