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EAT STREET CMB 2022 set to tantalize Colombo’s tastebuds this weekend
The highly popular, much-awaited open-air street food festival, EAT STREET CMB 2022, will tantalize Colombo’s tastebuds on Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of March 2022, from 11.am to 11pm, at Green Path Colombo (Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07). The festival has built a reputation as Colombo’s top street food festival, amongst Colombo’s foodies and everyone else looking to have fun and enjoy good food. This year, the title sponsor of the event is Coca-Cola, and the Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga – Minister of Tourism is expected to be the Chief Guest at the festival. EAT STREET CMB 2022 is also endorsed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.
Discussing the event and highlighting some of the exciting activities scheduled, Shazard Naushad- Director at Share Innovations said, “As Colombo’s most highly-anticipated street food festival and event for foodies, we are very pleased to return in 2022, after facing numerous challenges, including having to postpone a number of our events in the past two years. Thus, we invite everyone to come to Green Path this weekend and enjoy an eclectic kaleidoscope of gastronomic delights, representing all categories of street food, along with numerous fun activities and challenges for the whole family. This time round, we have planned an exciting series of activities including our signature ‘Colombo Eating Challenge’. The ‘Colombo Cooking Challenge” and “Bid to Eat” competitions are also sure to provide plenty of excitement, alongside our open-air movie lounge, live music band and many other fun activities. It’s going to be a blast this time round, plus we have taken all necessary precautions and are fully compliant with all MoH Covid guidelines, so we look forward to seeing every kind of foodie and thrill-seeker at Eat Street CMB 2022.”
Along with title sponsor, Coca-Cola, EAT STREET CMB 2022 has also partnered with Uber Eats as official food delivery partner, Alerics Ice-Cream as presenting sponsor, Sun-FM as official radio partner, Dialog viu and Dialog Television as official TV partners, Dialog eZCash and Dialog genie as official digital payments partners, Yamu and Newswire as online media partners, the Daily Mirror, the DailyFT, the Sunday Times, Lankadeepa, Deshaya and Adha as official newspaper partners, Emerging Media as LED advertising partner and HardTalk as official PR partner.
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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