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House of Braahtii International Artisans Collaboration Platform comes to Sri Lanka
House of Braahtii, the mother company of Shaan-e-Pakistan started in 2006 and the Creative Director, Huma Nasr for both the companies aims to escalate culture tourism through fashion and crafts. She works with Pakistan local artisans and also International, hence bringing all cultures together to cherish and aim campaigns TOGETHER WE GROW.
House of Braahtii is a parent company of Shaan-e-Pakistan and has done major events in the International Arena taking hundreds of people to different countries and the International world and escalating them on the international platforms.
This campaign aims oneness and creating brand collaboration also working with artisans and crafters to create her own brand House of Braahtii by giving opportunities to local and international artisans and amalgamation of hand work and inspiration from the world specially Pakistan, India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Lebanon and Sri Lanka to be the top as Huma Nasr aimed to do an expo with best International Designers, Fashionistas, Food and Musician but due to Covid, the event was shelved. With her aggressive passionate drive and comeback, she created some great cause to escalate the great TOGETHER WE GROW campaign. Hence doing in Pakistan and now entered the Territory of Sri Lanka as she thinks to expand her vision to connect likewise the community and target audience who loves Pakistan fashion. We want to share the best pieces of House of Braahtii in Sri Lanka so we may cherish and encourage more and more craftsmen from Sri Lanka to Pakistan and Pakistan to Sri Lanka by exchange of fashion and improvise trade between both countries and hence increase economy and culture and tourism.
As Huma Nasr says,
“Only Fashion is the Key and textile and sustainable fashion movement transcend between each country and we may support each other as countries and build community through our fair share as individuals”.
House of Braahtii being an International Brand came up with it’s latest collection HUZOOR GEE. After a successful business venture in the USA, now she is showcasing in Sri Lanka, Colombo for the outreach to the clients for the Festive Season and creates Brides and Pret collection to show and sell. Huma Nasr creative direction justifies the Fashion by diversity and bringing the Ghararas, Jamawar, Bridal, Mehndi Mayun suits, and Indo fusion cuts also to be showcased and as her culture collaboration love of fashion.
She created Serong, the National Dress of Sri Lanka in her own way and designs and material from Pakistan so foreigners and also local Sri Lankan can enjoy and experience some fashion exchange and also fashion designers to introduce new era and may we have a chance to interexchange our fashion and there’s apparently growing together. We also invite Sri Lanka Designers to Pakistan so we may cherish each other’s culture through Fashion and Textiles. Not just this, she also has an eye to work with best jewelry artisans and she has her limited edition series to showcase and create opportunity to buy as travelling logistics has been difficult so she thinks these kind of minimalist quality fashion events and exhibition can keep our industries alive and we may not just exchange our design but also interexchange our visions and create international opportunities. We also may extend highest regards to the culture minister and tourism industry of both countries and we as individuals can be proud to be Pakistani and also honour Sri Lanka as our friends and likely to do more such activities in future.
Huma nasr at the end also would extend thanks to all supporters, sponsors and collaborators who believe in the same vision and support the International Brand. We may also soon re-announce our event PROMISING SHAAN-E-PAKISTAN SRILANKA MARCH 2022 which was supposed to be held in 2020. Our movement of spreading Art, Fashion, Music, Food and cherishing ideology and promoting culture and tourism is what Huma Nasr aims to do.
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AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
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.
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HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
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.”