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“Korea Week 2022” to light up Colombo with a message of Hope and Friendship
The much awaited “Korea Week 2022” has arrived.
In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Sri Lanka, the Korean Embassy welcomes you to participate in the “Korea week 2022”, taking place from the 10th May until the 15th May 2022 at the Colombo City Centre. In tandem with the upcoming celebration of Vesak festival, Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka is delighted to launch ‘Light up Lanterns of Friendship! Korea and Sri Lanka.’
Korea and Sri Lanka share many common cultural aspects and the lantern festival is one such special occasion designed to bring peoples of our two countries together with light, peace and happiness. In order to enhance the mutual bond and enmesh our ties closer together, the name of this event ‘Light up Lanterns of Friendship! Korea and Sri Lanka’ was given by a Sri Lankan who was picked as a winner of 2022 Korea Week Festival Naming Contest. From the very beginning, “Korea Week 2022” displays the true friendship between Koreans and Sri Lankans with their valuable contributions to deepen our bond.
The Korean Embassy attempts to bring the Seoul Lantern Festival also known as ‘Seoul BitChoRong Festival’ to Colombo for all people in Sri Lanka to get a glimpse of the beautiful lanterns along the Korean skyline. These lanterns, made with traditional Korean paper ‘Hanji’, are used to express good wishes and positive thoughts. Lighting the lanterns also symbolises enlightening the minds of individuals.
In 2022, ‘Light up Lanterns of Friendship! Korea and Sri Lanka’ hopes to bring all Koreans and Sri Lankans much needed peace and joy by lighting up lanterns of friendship together. This event is organised to unite everyone and spread joy in times of difficulties.
Colombo City Centre will display a variety of light sculptures based on Hanji lanterns. Presentation of lanterns in line with multifarious themes will be exciting for participants of all ages. Visit us with your family and friends and enjoy the range of activities we’ve planned for you.
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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