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Glitters and vibrant colours for Ramazan season
With the celebration of Eid festival a few days ago we’re sure everyone finds themselves in a festive mood Fashions 
for this festive season is vibrant, elegant and stylish. Well, Ramazan festival or Eid festival is considered to be the most holy and sacred festival of Muslims and wearing new clothes is also part of Ramazan ritual.
Try these beautiful ensembles and we bet you won’t find something better to flaunt this Eid season . Who wouldn’t flutter to this gorgeous blue round neck silk Anarkali? Sleeveless Azul Anarkali suit of brilliant blue silk fabric has a golden border design with delicate handwork detailing. The lycra fabric bottoms are comfortable, stretchy and has an elasticated fuss-free waistband ending at the ankle.
Coming to the lightweight net dupatta, its sure to finish the look making you the center of attraction during these celebrations. The dupatta is further elaborated with opulent scattered sequins and golden scallop like border trim. This indo-western style suit is hands down one of the best ensemble to wear this week
– Kara Tulle Sari
Sarees are always the favourite option to wear for any season . The sleeveless net blouse with intricate sequins embroidery has everything you will aspire. Spectacular round neck blouse has thread work done with hands up to three layers. The best part about this blouse which we personally find quite exquisite is its heavy sequins that’s breathtaking. The pink shaded blouse is further adorned with a back hook closure and a pretty bow. It has some detailed designs which will surely make you go in awe of it.
.- Velvet Embroidery Shawl
Okay, here comes the heart throbbing pick for Ramzan 2023! This Velvet shawl with embroidery is one of the best options to wear over any dress this Eid festival This royal shawl comes in numerous colours including red, blue, purple, green, black and maroon.
Pastels with Twist
This pastel heaven Sophia Lehenga is one the trendiest products to wear thisseason We’re sure you’re well aware of the obsession for lehengas in today’s modern era. The silk cold shoulder Sophia lengha is known for its magnificent handcrafted sequin embroidery. The benefits of this fabric are innumerable, out of which the best features is it’s breathability and ability to give you an ethnic look effortlessly. This eye-catchy ensemble is sure to make you the center of attention in the room.
Delicate sequins handwork runs all over this lehenga and emphasized more on the blouse making it more exemplary. You could customize the blouse according to your needs and play pee-ka-boo with various cut out design details. Zari work on the choli adds more ethnicity in the garment. Your gracious aura would be complimented by the beauty of this perfectly draped sleeves. The threadwork is done with great precision and patience elaborating the intricate gold metals.
Neelam Zardozi – Lehenga
In the quest of finding something perfect to wear this week after Ramzan? V-neck Lehenga with Zardozi hand work is no less than a piece of art perfect for Eid. The blue monochromatic colour of the lehenga looks elegant that could make anyone go in awe of it. This ensemble is crafted out of silk fabric that’s sure to make your personality beam brighter than the sun.
Comfortable silk fabric is super breathable. The essence of this lehenga comes from its Zardozi handwork laid out over its choli and other parts that are enough to make anyone go gaga this Eid. Border of this Lehenga consists of embellished sequins work adding a luxurious touch in it.
Setting Bars Higher – Gulabo Palazzo
Maybe a little something that’s fascinating and exquisite? Modernistic Gulabo Palazzo and Jumpsuit might be your go-to! This Indo-western palazzo is a definite must have that’s versatile to be paired with anything. The outfit comes with an off-shoulder suit constructed in net fabric with a smooth raw silk lining underneath. These fabrics are skin friendly and are very comfortable to wear no matter what season. This outfit balances out a conventional design yet in an elegant manner. A major portion of the sleeves are covered with gold sequins and embroidery making this garment a must have talking about this year’s Eid celebration.
Coming back to the palazzo lehenga and dupatta, these pieces are extremely light and flowy. Traditional mirror work and gold sequins work run all over the gracefully draped dupatta.Planning to wear red on the occasion of Eid? We’ve got all the red-lovers covered with the red sharara! yet making you look elegant. to render you with extreme comfort. You’re sure to fall head over heels over the embroidery done onto this ensemble. Talking about the flared sharara, it has been incorporated with golden embellishments adding luxe.
Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka
The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UK-based Institute of Hospitality’s Sri Lanka Chapter was held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo,.The event provided an evening of camaraderie , reflection of the past and present achievements,setting new benchmarks for the future
The AGM had the presence of two distinguished guests, the Chief Guest Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and the Guest of Honour British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick. Their inspiring speeches were lauded by all hoteliers who were present at the occasion
A special thanks was extended to Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality UK, along with his team, sponsors, committee members, and all attendees for making the event memorable.
Dr. Harsha Jayasingh, Past President of the Institute of Hospitality (UK) Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the Institute’s longstanding history and the strength of its Sri Lankan branch. “The Institute of Hospitality (IH) UK has a history of 86 years, and we are proud to be the Sri Lanka Branch. IH Sri Lanka is much stronger now with many members from all areas of the hospitality industry,” he stated.
Dr. Jayasingh highlighted the significant role of tourism in Sri Lanka’s economy,. He said tourism it is the third-largest source of revenue for the country. “Tourism accounts for about 13.3% of total foreign exchange earnings and employs 450,000 people directly and indirectly. The hospitality industry in this island of pearl holds tremendous potential for economic growth, job creations, and cultural exchange,” he added.
He also pointed out more women should be attracted to the industry and advocated for the use of technology in hospitality sector to attract the younger generation.
The newly appointed Chairman Ramesh Dassanayake spoke about the challenges faced by the industry, including the reluctance of youth to join the sector. . Dassanayake expressed concerns over the migration of staff between hotels and the overall ‘brain drain’ in the sector. ” We must maintain high standards in the hotel We must try to attract tourists to Sri Lanka, we must have with many facilities Hence, hotel schools and other professional institutions involved in skills development mustincrease their intakes,” he pointed out.
Chief Guest Sajith Premadasa emphasised the importance of eco tourism and said “We need to have an environmental policy related to tourism in place,” . .
The 32nd AGM of the Institute of Hospitality UK, Sri Lanka Chapter, was a testament to the strength and potential of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. The insights and commitments shared during the event set a new benchmark for the future.(ZC)
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He recognizes human identity beyond boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
Visit of Sri Gurudev to Sri Lanka
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the foundation and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.
Gurudev who visited Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life, while his non-profit organisations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across 180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha ecogPnize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. Amman temple at Nuwara Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the foundation’s social service projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.
His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition he had discussions with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent business stewards and civil society leaders.
by Zanita Careem
Envison your dream wedding day come to life at the Epitome Hotel, a prestigious city hotel in Kurunegala offering an unrivalled luxury rendors experience for weddings.
The venue is designed to embody opulence and luxury from all quarters for a spectacular wedding in kurunegala,Thier ballroom is the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka It can be divided into six luxurious pillarless wedding halls on the ground floor and 25pax smaller banquet halls.
It can be easily named as a five star heaven in the heart of the city contributing to a myriad of immense experiences tailored to inspire and delight wedding experiences.
From opulent décor set up to exquisite table decor, lavish food, every detail is meticulously curated to spark your imagination and ignite creativity for a perfect wedding. The previous prestigious wedding shows season one and season two attracted large crowds
were unique events which gave the wedding vendors and potential clients had an opportunity to connect and interact with each other. Beyond being a showcase it was a chance for the wedding vendors to unite and contribute to the vibrancy of the wedding industry. The wedding show covered all area of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became the most popular bridal exhibitions in Kurunegala.This bridal exhibitions allowed brides and grooms to experience first hand the products and services available from suppliers in Sri Lanka
These wedding shows held at The Epitome created a benchmark and gave an opportunity for vendors to create connections to the utmost satisfaction said Harshan Lakshita Executive Director. of the magnificent Hotel
Our wedding shows featured experts and professionals in every field‘ It covered all areas of the bridal industry provided a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became most popular bridal exhibition in this region.We are always open to everyone to join us at our wedding shows in the future. It is an opportunity to discover the incredible talent within our local wedding and bridal vendors to make meaningful relationships and plan thier special day at our breathtaking hotel The Epitome said General Manager Kavinda Caldera
The Epitome Hotel’s bridal show which will be held end of June will buzz with great ideas,advice and inspiration for all those who plan thier dream wedding
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The Hotel Epitome’s Wedding Season 3 will marked excellence, celebration and inspiration for those in the wedding industry. The exhibition halls will resonate with ideas on exquisite bridal wear to decor, florists , photography etc and showshowcase the rich tapestry of talent within the local wedding industry. .
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