By Naveed Rozais Sri Lanka’s handloom industry is prolific and ancient. The tradition of handloom in Sri Lanka, legend has it, predates its settlement by Prince Vijaya (one reported first meeting between Kuveni and Vijaya took place while she was…
Welcoming 2023 in style
New Year plans are usually made well in advance, but if you are yet to decide where you want to be when you welcome 2023, these are a few New Year’s Eve events taking place, both in and out of…
Dignified menstruation for ending child marriages
By Dimithri Wijesinghe The Fourth International Virtual Conference on Dignified Menstruation titled ‘Dignified Menstruation for Ending Child Marriages’ was held on 8 December 2022 from 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event was organised by Viluthu – Centre for…
Snow World is back
Experience winter in tropical Sri Lanka By Dimithri Wijesinghe After a 13-year hiatus, Excel World is re-launching Snow World. The once-beloved attraction was officially reopened on Monday (12) and the re-launch was held in collaboration with principal sponsor PepsiCo, its…
‘Tis the season at Mövenpick
This festive season, Mövenpick Hotel will be abuzz with a sparkling array of magnificent seasonal offers and celebrations as it transforms itself into the tallest destination for all things festive. Mövenpick and all its restaurants and bars will present a…
ISSO expands to Galle Fort under franchise agreement
Operating since 2016, ISSO, Sri Lanka’s premier seafood restaurant that serves a niche ‘prawn-crazy’ cuisine, has signed a franchise agreement for an outlet in the Galle Fort. In an absolute first, which is a testament to the popularity of the…
The Body Shop restocks all your favourites
The wait is officially over! All of your The Body Shop favourites are now back in stores across Sri Lanka with new treats for all things skin, hair, and body care. From the ever-popular Tea Tree range to the citrusy…
Fashion Bug brings fresh fashion experience to Moratuwa
Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailers with over 16 outlets islandwide, rebranded and relaunched its Katubedda outlet on 26 November 2022 in the presence of customers and well wishers. The store that previously encompassed close to 10,000…
Nature gives life to AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2023
AkzoNobel, a leading paints and coatings company and producer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka, has revealed its highly anticipated Colour of the Year 2023: Wild Wonder. A hue inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops, its upbeat glow…
Sky Yard at MaRadha Colombo
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Hotel MaRadha Colombo held the grand opening of its rooftop lounge and bar ‘Sky Yard’ on 9 December 2022. Located in Colombo just a few steps from Bambalapitiya Beach, Hotel MaRadha Colombo has accommodations accompanied by a…
