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‘Korea Week 2022’ successfully held at Colombo City Centre
On 14th of May 2022, Korean Embassy launched “Korea Week 2022” at Colombo City Centre. This year, the Korean Embassy organised Korea Week in consonance with Vesak which is the most significant festival for Buddhists around the world including in Korea and Sri Lanka. Korea Week 2022 comprised of a lantern exhibition displaying Korean lanterns, a Korean meal box giveaway and a zone for handcrafts resonating the spirit of compassion and kindness during this festival. The Buddhist culture and heritage shared by both countries were highlighted with the display of hanji (Korean) lanterns made in Korea especially for this event and also featured creative collaborations of Korean and Sri Lankan traditions.
Delivering welcoming remarks, Korean Ambassador H.E. Santhush Woonjin JEONG emphasised the significance of celebrating Vesak and the importance of cultural cooperation. “Korea Week 2022 is a demonstration of the perfect synergy shared by Korea and Sri Lanka. In harmony with the Vesak festival celebrated worldwide including in Korea and Sri Lanka, this event attempts to show a preview of the Seoul Lantern Festival. During the Seoul Lantern Festival, the streets of Seoul are decorated with multi-coloured, life-sized lanterns which sparkle in the Seoul Skyline. The lanterns showcased today are a symbol of our common historical and cultural experiences which have brought our nations together. In that vein, like two friends who become closer due to complementary characteristics, I hope that Korea week 2022 will bring Korea and Sri Lanka closer together.”
Many dignitaries and friends of Korea participated in the opening ceremony of Korea Week 2022. The only Korean Monk Ven. Gakwon in Sri Lanka attended this event. The Embassy appreciates the attendance of Madam Aban Pestonjee, Chairperson and Founder of Abans Group of Companies and Mr. Rusi Pestonjee Chairman of Colombo City Center and CCC’s continuous support to the Korean Embassy.
Envoys of ASEAN countries, where Buddhist heritage is prevalent, were present at this special occasion.
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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