EntertainmentSpa Ceylon debuts at Old Dutch Hospital complex
Spa Ceylon – Sri Lanka’s premier spa lifestyle brand – has unveiled their latest boutique and urban spa at the fully restored 400 year-old historic Dutch Hospital Building in the Colombo Fort.
Elephant House hosts Tintin
Ceylon Cold Stores Plc marketers of popular Elephant House brand of products organised a special screening of The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn at Savoy Cinema last week which was well-attended by several young fans of the famous comic book character – Pix by Upul Abayasekara
KIK Cola and Nadro raves Nugegoda with first ever flashmob
The bustling town of Nugegoda last Sunday had the opportunity to witness something new and exciting, as Naadro together with KIK Cola amazed passersby with a sudden breakout dance performance to a Naadro inspired tune. Using household items such as buckets and bottles as instruments, Naadro along with a dance troupe kept everyone’s toes tapping.
Colourfully Sri Lankan
A unique exhibition titled ‘Weaving with Bamboo,’ showcasing products made with hand woven bamboo fabrics was opened by the Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapakse, at Kandygs Thirasara Island on Thursday, 22 December. The exhibition is open to the public on 23 and 24 December.
Getting to zero with Mahadanamuththa
Creating awareness on HIV and AIDS through ‘edutainment’ using drama and puppetry, the Zonta Club II of Colombo joined hands with the AIDS Foundation of Lanka and the International Labour Organisation, Colombo to host the Mahadanamuththa HIV Awareness show with public performances held from November 29 to December 1 (World’s AIDS Day).
Sri Lankan Embassy promotes cookbook – ‘Rice And Curry’ – In The US
New volume is honoured as “Notable” by The New York Times
WASHINGTON: Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya joined Washington-area guests last week to celebrate the release of Rice and Curry, a new cookbook by Sarath Fernando, a Sri Lankan-American author who has worked to popularize Sri Lankan cuisine in the United States.
Cake Mixing ceremony at “The Surf” – Bentota
A traditional cake mixing ceremony was held at the “Surf” Bentota recently. The Surf Bentota General Manager Mohamed Rafique, Chefs, all executives and hotel guests participated in this annual cake mixing ceremony. The picture shows the staff and guests participating in the cake mixing. The Surf Bentota is managed by the Galle Face Hotel Group.
The Incomplete Thombu by T. Shanaathanan and The Speech Writer by Bani Abidi launches
For the first time in Sri Lanka, one of Colombo’s most established galleries will jointly host a unique art event with one of the city’s newest up and coming galleries. Together they will play host to Raking Leaves, a new breed of curatorial publisher to emerge on the international arena.
Iranian Films in Colombo
By Ruzaik Farook
Due to the popular demand for the Iranian films among the Sri Lankan audience, the Cultural Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran has organised to screen the films by award winning Iranian artists in its auditorium on first and last Wednesdays of every month.
The inaugural show will be screened on 7, December at the auditorium of the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, located at No. 6, Sir Earnest de Silva Mawathe, Colombo 7. The shows will be sub titled in English for the benefit of local viewers. On first and last Wednesdays of every month the shows will commence sharp at 5.30p.m.
For the inaugural session, the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has invited prominent artists of the film industry and journalists in Sri Lanka. The Cultural Section wishes to announce that the admission to these film shows will be entirely free.
JKCS Staffers celebrate “Perfect Moments 2011”
The JKCS photography exhibition and contest is held for second year running
The staff photography exhibition and contest “Perfect moments” showcased and celebrated the creative talent of JKCS Staffers for the second consecutive year. It is the JKCS’ way of living up to John Keells Group’s HR vision of creating “more than just a workplace”. The event took place at JKCS’ corporate head quarters at Vauxhall Street from 7 to 18 November.
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