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The much awaited Korea Week 2021 has arrived
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea welcomes you to participate in the “Korea week 2021”, taking place from the 3rd of November until the 10th of November 2021. It is a celebration of the unique Korean culture including K-pop, Taekwondo, Korean language, Korean cuisine, and tourism that Sri Lanka has ever seen.
From Korea’s Food experience to Korean Language Speech Contest, the 10 days will be packed full of cultural events, and exclusive opportunities to help Sri Lankans immerse themselves in Korean gastronomy, tourism and culture. Admission to all events is free of charge!
This year, the Korea Week will take place with a mixture of online and offline events. All our offline events will comply with COVID-19 health guidelines in accordance with government regulations. The online events are brought to your doorstep on virtual platforms to be enjoyed by a diverse audience, allowing you to partake in the cultural journey from the comforts of your homes through the digital immersion of the Korean culture.
Please subscribe to our Embassy social media handles to join us in this amazing cultural experience.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka and the Kandy King Sejong Institute Center are pleased to announce that Korean Speech Contest will be in the form of video submissions and winners will be awarded many valuable prizes.
In celebration of 2021 Korea Week, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea will be hosting a Mukbang event with K-pop fans and SNS supports in Sri Lanka. With the growing popularity of Korean food, Sri Lankans can experience unique Korean dishes by famous Korean restaurants in Colombo to celebrate all that’s great about the food culture of Korea.
The Korean Embassy will hand over educational material including books and videos to Korea Corner, located at the public library with the aim of enhancing the Korean language education in Sri Lanka. At the Korea Corner, Korean books and videos are available at free of charge. Korean language classes are also offered for those who are interested in learning Korean language. the Korean Embassy has organized a virtual tour to Korea in Daegu metropolitan city and Jeollanamdo province at the Colombo City Centre. Various exhibit zones of Korean tourism photography to introduce the charming Korean landscapes, a “hanbok photo zone” (life-sized photo cutouts of traditional Korean costumes) and a zone to design beautiful Korean handcrafts will be organized at the ground floor of the Colombo City Centre. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Korea closer and win valuable prizes by designing Korean handcrafts.
Together with BnS and Channa Wijewardena, the winners of the 2021 K-POP World Festival will be felicitated by the Korean Embassy for their outstanding performances at the K-Pop festival.
For more info please visit: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/lk-en/index.do
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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