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The De Lanerolle Brothers powered by Dialog open with sold out show
The De Lanerolle Brothers, Colombo’s most beloved musical duo, returned with a grand concert on the 24th of October 2022, at the Hilton Colombo. Performing to a sold-out house, the much-awaited concert was booked to the brim long before the show date was announced. This was the Brothers’ first major concert in over 2 years, as a result of the pandemic that crippled the entertainment industry. The show was accompanied by some exciting cocktails and mouth-watering canapes, provided by Hilton Colombo, for guests to enjoy. The event will also be telecasted on Dialog Television’s Channel One and the Dialog ViU App on the 31st December 2022 from 9.00 PM onwards for the benefit of those who could not be there.
Sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC, the De Lanerolle show on the 24th of October opened with slower numbers such as Elvis Presley’s, “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”, and Anne Murray’s, “Could I Have This Dance”. Rohan and Ishan De Lanerolle then proceeded to treat audiences to a wide and varied selection of classics and hits, including a tribute to the late four time Grammy award winner Olivia Newton-John, a legend whose show the Brothers opened, when she performed in Sri Lanka in 2012. Singing and entertaining the audience for over 2 hours, the De Lanerolle Brothers were a treat to watch, getting the crowd going with hit favourites like “Spanish Eyes” and “Amarillo”. Special performances were also presented alongside other members of the De Lanerolle Family, including Khalia and Yohan, which included solos and duets.
The show ended on quite the high-note, with the crowd singing along to numbers like Freddie Mercury, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, and The Drifters’, “Save the Last Dance For Me”, while the crowd repeatedly calling for encores. The Live Band and Ensemble, with Musical Direction by Shobi Perera, kept the rhythm of the night alive, to deliver an all-in-all fantastic and exhilarating night of the De Lanerolle Brothers Live in Concert.
Dialog has been the proud sponsor of The De Lanerolle Brothers concerts for the past 14 years, sponsoring every concert of theirs and with the backing of Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, audiences have been delighted year-on-year with spellbinding performances manifesting from past concerts such as “Keeping It Real” and “A Celebration of Music”.
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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