LifestyleSiyawasaka Ridmaya
A fiesta of dance and music presented by the Deaf and Blind School, Ratmalana
By Nayomini R. Weerasooriya
In an era bursting with vanity and self-promotion, ‘Siyawasaka Ridmaya,’ presented by the students of the Deaf and Blind School of Ratmalana at the Ladies College Hall, came as a soul-satisfying evening filled with music, dance and rhythm.
Guidebook on Sri Lanka in Russian published
Sri Lanka’s embassy in Russia has completed an innovative project to further promote Sri Lanka as the preferred tourism destination among the Russian people. Under this project, which was ably supported by Sri Lanka Tourism, they have compiled a tourist guidebook on Sri Lanka in the Russian language and two audio CD’s containing details of 21 places to visit in Sri Lanka.
Hair at its best
A spectrum of creativity, colour and talent on display at the Sunsilk Ramani Fernando Hair and beauty Academy Graduation held recently in Colombo
Tag Heuer picks Cameron Diaz as newest brand envoy
TAG Heuer’s newest brand ambassador Cameron Diaz recently appeared before delighted international press on the banks of the Rhine River, the night before the opening of BaselWorld. Welcomed on stage by thunderous applause, she proudly displayed the new Link Lady.
Avurudu Asiriya at MLH
Avurudu Asiriya at MLH ……………
Li Qi Wu the new Master Chef at the Golden Dragon
The Golden Dragon, specialising in Szechuan and Cantonese style Chinese cuisine at the plush Taj Samudra Hotel in the heart of the city, needs no introduction to Colombo. This restaurant has always been at the top in view of its cuisine, service and overall experience offered when you walk through its doors.
Lankan born Emmanuel to open Gibraltar Fashion Week as VIP guest
Emmanuel Ray, winner of Fashions Finest’s Fashion Icon of the Year award (2011), has been asked to officially open Gibraltar Fashion Week commencing 19 April 2012.
Sharapova unveils new hairstyle
Former world number one Maria Sharapova unveiled a new, short haircut on her Facebook page to rave reviews from her seven million fans.
“So what do you guys think?” she wrote. “I kind of love it!”
The true meaning of Aluth Avurudu at MLH
This is a celebration – one of a kind held in great reverence in Sri Lanka alone. Sinhala and Tamil New Year is an annual event that stimulates society, enlivens the nation and fosters national consciousness in Sri Lanka. The festival is celebrated mainly by the Buddhists and the Hindus. Now Christians too participate in New Year celebrations as this highlights the authentic customs that are synonymous to the event rather than the religious attributes and thus it has become almost a nation-wide festival.
A New Year dawns at Jetwing Hotels
The melodious call of the Koha bird (the Asian Koel), heralds the dawn of the New Year, an event steeped in auspice and tradition. Reminiscent of the festival of Christmas, the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year is a time for family, for celebration and expectation for the year to come. With smiles and laughter all around, as well as delicious sweetmeats and community games, Avurudu is definitely not to be missed!
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