Sri Lankans are finally celebrating their first Christmas somewhat free of Covid-19. Although it is still advisable to be cautious in social gatherings, things can be considered to be relatively under control. Unfortunately, despite overcoming a global pandemic, we have…
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Christmas is about your fellow man
A message from Rev. Roshan Mendis of St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk Christmas is upon us! That magical time of year when most of us tend to take a break to spend time with those in our lives we hold most…
A school for alternative handcraft
Ishara’s School of Hobby Craft When we speak of craft, our mind tends to wander to the artisanal heritage crafts that Sri Lanka is most famous for, such as handloom, batik, or beeralu lace. However, craft isn’t relegated only to…
Unheard Voices: Searching for equality in justice
LGBTQ+ rights in Sri Lanka is a deeply nuanced issue. On the one hand, it can be argued that great progress is being made when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, but in reality, the fact remains that being LGBTQ+ in…
Mount Lavinia Hotel celebrates Christmas
Marks reopening journey with seasonal light-up The Mount Lavinia Hotel kicked off its Christmas festivities last Sunday at The Terrace, marking new beginnings as we celebrate the festive season and head into a new year. Welcoming guests at the event,…
Dreaming of a white Christmas
Twitter personality Sharon Perera on her perfect Christmas She’s bubbly, she’s bright, and she brings in the cheer – with Christmas just around the corner, The Morning Brunch decided to reach out to Twitter personality Sharon Perera, who embodies all…
Seasonal festivities at the Lotus Tower
In an attempt to provide Sri Lankans with a unique Christmas experience, the Tourism Ministry, along with the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), has organised “Christmas Colombo –…
A festive weekend
Christmas is almost here, and with just two days to go, you are perhaps looking at a weekend jam-packed with last-minute shopping, brunch or high tea with cousins, dinner with family, and parties with friends. If this is the case,…
Christmas in the city
Colombo started showing the first signs of the festive season way back in November, with hotels and restaurants organising traditional tree light up and cake mixing events and curating special menus for the season. As the days went by and…
Gift personal this year
Sarah Hettiarachchi adds a touch of personality to jewellery By Venessa Anthony Sarah Hettiarachchi, skilled in the art of macramé and handmade jewellery, took her passions to the launch of a small business on Instagram @bhedee.knickknacks. Although she currently works…
