Celebrating the 71st anniversary of India’s independence, Indians everywhere came together to proudly commemorate this important moment in their history. Those who were lucky enough to be in Colombo on 15 August, had the pleasure of experiencing Symphony of Freedom,…
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Maxi Priest, Diana King and Quino arrive in Colombo
Maxi Priest, Diana King and Quino from Big Mountain arrived in Colombo this morning (August 16) and were welcomed with the famous Sri Lankan hospitality. Fans gathered to witness their arrival and were thrilled to be in the vicinity of…
A rediscovery of cultural roots at the Guru Gedara Festival
To celebrate 75 years of dance and culture, the Chithrasena Vajira Dance Foundation, along with Cinnamon Life, in association with John Keells Foundation, is set to present ‘The Guru Gedara Festival’ – a four day long experience from 30 August…
A walk through the wilderness – Wetland Walk 2018
In an effort to raise much needed awareness about the wetlands of Sri Lanka, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) took over 100 children and their parents on a guided tour through the Diyasaru-Wetland Park in…
The conversation on design needs to move beyond mere buzzwords – Ajai Vir Singh
The high fashion finale of Sri Lanka Design Week 2018 A stunning showcase of the skill and creativity of Sri Lanka’s young fashion designers, the concluding fashion show of Sri Lanka Design Week 2018 on August 12 was nothing short…
5 reasons why you should check out Chambers at Park Street Mews
Known for its spices, art and life, Morocco and the Middle East alike are places you ought to have in your travel bucket list. Chambers at Park Street Mews will give you a whiff of just that – food and…
Alan Walker to take a walk down Lankan Lane
“Alan Walker’s coming to Sri Lanka!” is probably an exclamation you’ve overheard, or even made yourself by now. The first international edition of GLOBAL SOUND Festival will feature this Norwegian record producer and DJ whose window to fame was with the…
‘I love Sri Lanka, I love the food and the people!’ – Big Mountain
Richard ‘Goofy’ Campbell and some of the other members of Big Mountain arrived in Sri Lanka today (14 August), well in advance of the Colombo Music Festival presented by Cinnamon Life. The week leading up to the Colombo Music Festival…
A look at Sri Lanka’s first YouTube Open Mic Night
A testament to Sri Lanka’s growing tech-savvy population, YouTube’s first ever Open Mic Night at the Shangri-La Hotel was nothing short of a roaring success. At dusk on 8 August 2018, YouTubers, tech specialists, and enthusiasts of all ages were…
Great food and a riot of colour at ‘Foodiez on Street’
With the aroma of sizzling meats in the air and the dim hue of string lights, I ventured optimistically to Foodiez on Street – a feast for Colombo’s bona fide foodies. Lining Colombo’s Green Path on the warm evening of…
