EntertainmentCake 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.
Somalatha Subasinghe Theatre Festival
Designed for children, but absolutely delightful for adults to watch as well, The Colombo Theatre Festival for Young Audiences, will run into its fifth year in 2011 and this year’s line up has a special treat for children, parents and grandparents.
Along with two long time favourite children’s plays – Thoppi Welenda and Punchi Apata Dan therai, this year’s festival features the return of the hugely successful and wonderfully imaginative ‘Hima Kumariya’ (Snow White).
American Express sponsors Exhibition Sri Lankan Art 2011
Nations Trust Bank, American Express Cards has stepped forward this year to sponsor the “Exhibition- Sri Lankan Art 2011” organised by the George Keyt Foundation which will feature Sri Lanka’s Best contemporary artists, sculptors and painters from all over the island and will showcase to the art loving public the developments in contemporary art in Sri Lanka, especially within the last 12 months.
Personal shopper service at Trunk!
Trunk is offering a personal shopper service to help you find that perfect gift for your family and friends during this busy time of year.
Just call Trunk and tell them who the gift is for, budget, requirements, taste and Trunk, will hand pick gift suggestions that fit your criteria at no additional charge.
Hot and dry in Doha versus humid and green in Colombo
By Sophie Watking
Doha– which literally means “the big tree” – lies halfway between Europe and Asia. It is the capital of Qatar was one of the poorest Gulf States at one stage and it is now the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
This Land of Sheiks which was a British protectorate until 1971, having been ruled by the Al-Thani Family for almost 150 years.
Cinnamon Lakeside gets children into the spirit of the season
There are few things as exciting to children as Christmas – a holiday that brings with it surprises, gifts, goodies, carols and best of all Santa Clause. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo embraces the essence of the season in all its glory at its festive edition of Kiddies’ Camp this month.
Kiddies’ Camp was a programme initiated by Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo over a year ago to provide children with a productive way to spend their time.
An exhibition of emotions
By Cheranka Mendis
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” That is the first quote that comes to mind when you see the paintings of the mother- daughter duo ready to showcase their unique collection of art tomorrow.
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