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The Ballet School of Colombo Celebrates the “Joy of Dance” with Captivating Artistry
Prepare to be enchanted as the Hansel & Gretel Ballet takes centre stage to celebrate the “Joy of Dance” in a mesmerising performance that transce
A Culinary Journey to Jaffna: ’Yaalpana Santhai’ at Galle Face Hotel
I recently had the pleasure of attending the ’Yaalpana Santhai,’ a two-day Jaffna food festival hosted by the iconic Galle Face Hotel in Colombo,
STAGEFRIGHT&PANIC Brings Julius Caesar The Musical To The Wendt!
Just how often do you think about the Roman Empire? Julius Caesar – The Musical is hitting the Wendt this October and as rumour has it - Colombo is
The Gratiaen Trust Celebrates Children’s Day with Inspiring Children’s Storytelling Workshops
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation, and with the support of the British Council, continues its mandate of fostering cr
Tis the Season A truly unique blend of Dance and Song
Kanthi Ranchigoda needs no introduction and after a three-year hiatus, she will have an evening of dance and music in the traditional spirit of Christ
An artist with a conscience
It is not often one comes across someone who is young and blessed with a social consciousness. 15-year-old Rushenka Devanthi Attygalle is a student of
Hanthana Eco Lodge Redefines Camping with the Launch of Hanthana Adventure Camp
Hanthana Eco Lodge proudly presents the Hanthana Adventure Camp, a unique camping experience nestled in the heart of the majestic Hanthana mountain ra
Should I Write A Last Will? What You Need To Know
No one likes to think about their own death, but preparing end-of-life documents, such as a Last Will and Testament, can give you a great peace of min
X-Men writer talks about Sri Lankan character in comics
The X-Men may not be the most powerful superhero team but they probably have the most diverse character lineup. They also have a Sri Lankan named Suvi
Crossing Oceans: Sri Lanka to Timor Leste
Academic and filmmaker Udan Fernando will be premiering his latest documentary film “Not So Greener Pastures” at the British Film Institute in Lon
Türkiye Food Festival Unveiled at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo
The enchanting aroma of Turkish spices and the allure of exotic cuisine have descended upon Colombo, as the Türkiye Food Festival commences its culin
Savitri De Silva inducted as Vice President of the Methodist Church
In recognition of the yeoman service she has rendered to the Methodist Church, Savitri de Silva was voted in as the Vice President for the year 2023,
Long Feng Revamped
“Hun yíng gung lín!” a warm greeting of welcome from the enthusiastic staff at Cinnamon Lakeside’s all-new, relaunched and revamped Long Feng.
Artra Magazine Launches Comics & Caricatures Edition & Art Experiential Festival
They say a picture can speak a thousand words, and perhaps the same can be said of art, especially the kind that says plenty without having to say any
I Do It My Way
“I do it my way” an evening to showcase the talents of the differently abled Girl Guides, will bring together different ethnic groups and religion
The Father and the Assassin
Olivier award-winning actor Hiran Abeysekera returns to the London stage in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Father and
In search of the truth: Sri Lankan adoptee Sebastian Jensen’s search for his family
Stories of Sri Lankan adoptees in far-flung lands searching for their biological families always tug at our heartstrings. Their quest to find out thei
Local batik design label La Pard is going to Milan
Milan Fashion Week is a clothing trade show held semi-annually in Milan, Italy and was established in 1958 as one of the big 4 global fashion weeks
Sri Lanka’s Longest-Running Charity Concert for chiildren Country Roads celebrates 35 th Anniversary
The Country Roads concert, Sri Lanka’s and South Asia’s longest-running charity concert for children, is back for its 35th anniversary. This year
Dish It Out: Kalani Bandaranayake
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger Kalani of @cookingwithklez takes our Q&A!
An exhibition by Yuko Okada Showcasing Arts and Culture of Japan
Yoko Okada, long-time resident of Sri Lanka, showcases the art and culture of her native country Japan as well as her love of exploring different cult
Galle Literary Festival returns in 2024 with star-studded line-up
The Galle Literary Festival, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), announces its much-anticipated return in 2024. From 2
Inaugural Launch Of The Ceylon Heritage Festival Fashion Show
The annual Ceylon Heritage Festival by the Rachel Raj Foundation and the Ministry of Industries will have its inaugural launch with a fashion show ded
Sanmugan Satheesan: Creating a film on the bane of gang culture within the Sri Lankan community in London
Living his dream of becoming a filmmaker, British-born Sanmugan Satheesan also known as Saanmuu has released his latest film The Jungle. Dabbling in f
Organ Donation: Q & A With Dr Yasuni Manikkage
Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either by consent wh
Butterflies: Essential to Ecosystems
Butterflies; of silky wings and myriad colours, flitting from flower to flower in a garden or forest glade, are truly one of the natural wonders of th
Dish It Out: Roshani Wickramasinghe
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger, the HungryLankan, Roshani takes our Q&A!
Buzz with Danu - Theruni Wijewardene
Today on the Buzz, we have the lady with the magical touch! We chat with THERUNI who founded ‘The Physio’ in January 2014. I had to ask her, are w
Discovering the Hidden Gems of Colombo A Unique Photography Exhibition
In a unique collaboration between Cinnamon Colombo Hotels and Streets of Colombo, an exclusive photography exhibition promises to be unveiled in the h
From Newsroom to Altar: Joel Outschoorn chats about being a Wedding Emcee and Officiant...
Joel Outschoorn’s career journey is a fascinating evolution from newsreader to wedding emcee and officiant. Shifting gears from the world of news, h