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PodHUB presents ‘Ladies First 2022’ in celebration of honoring women
Ladies First 2022, a four-day event organized by PodHUB in line with International Women’s Day, will be held from 8th to 11th of March at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. PodHUB will produce and livestream a series of fun and informative events that will offer a platform for upcoming women leaders and entrepreneurs to be inspired by an all-women panel. The purpose of ‘Ladies First 2022’ is to celebrate and honor women while empowering the next generation of women.
PodHUB is a leading digital content platform specializing in livestream production and content creation. At its inception, PodHUB established Sri Lanka’s first podcast platform that addressed timely and touchy topics featuring inspiring personalities and slowly evolved to be a fully-fledged digital content platform, mainly working on livestream productions.
Commenting on this upcoming series of events, Shaq, CEO/Founder of PodHUB stated, “We understood the need to have more women participation in all aspects of life. Women are creators and go-getters. But to enable more women participation in the workforce, we must break down societal ideologies, stereotypes and misleading beliefs about women. This series is set to power women to push through these cultural notions on what a woman should be and enable them to be what they want to be. We must start somewhere and that is what made us create ‘Ladies First 2022’.”
Spanning across four days with four inspirational and fun events, this series will kick off on the 8th of March with ‘The Chat’ from 4 pm onwards at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. Hosted and moderated by Saasha Karunarathne, The Chat, a High Tea Event, is a unique, fun and activity-based panel discussion featuring four powerful women leaders: Dr. Santhushya Fernando, Chandi Dharmaratne, Soundarie David Rodrigo and Raffealla Fernando. The panelists will speak on important issues surrounding women empowerment, growth and development, and on their journey as a woman. This physical event is also livestreamed onto PodHUB’s FB page and YouTube Channel, from Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo’s 8 Degrees, the splendid boat restaurant where participants and viewers alike are guaranteed to have a sailing experience around the lake against the Colombo skyline. For reservations, call Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on 0717-875688.
The second event to be held on 9th of March will bring in a virtual series of workshops on Female Empowerment conducted by Women In Need, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminate violence against women, girls and children. There will be two, 2-hour long workshops from 3 to 7 pm steered by women specialists on varied topics such as self-defense, violence against women, sex and consent, stereotypes and barriers in the hopes of creating awareness and enabling more and more women to speak out.
On the third day, 10th of March, there will be a female pop-up market and a live stream from 6 to 9 pm at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. The pop-up sale will exclusively feature female entrepreneurs and SMEs with interviews and insights into their business and their product portfolio.
On the fourth and final day, 11th of March, an all-female concert party will take place from 8 pm onwards at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. Performances from powerhouse women such as Umara, Natasha Rathnayake, Corrine Almeida, Romaine Willis, and Apzi will bring colour to this unique, invitees only concert party, marking the finale of the four-day celebration of honoring women.
“We are hoping to make this series an annual event in hopes of continuing to recognize the role women play in our society”, Shaq further added.
Conceptualized and presented by PodHUB, ‘Ladies First 2022’ is powered by Main Sponsor – Moose Clothing, Official Venue Partner – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, Official Workshop Partner – Women In Need, Official PR Partner – PR Wire Sri Lanka, Official Radio Partner – E fm and Official TV Partner – Dialog TV.
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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