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Spreading Social Messages Through Batik: Fusion 14
Saarah Dean Ismail, the founder of Fusion 14 is on a mission to use the artisanal craft of batik to spread social messages. Working with a team of ar
Shani Diluka performs with Chamber Music
On Wednesday night (12th) the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka presented a classical music concert featuring internationally renowned piano virtuoso S
Duava Live In Concert In Sri Lanka
Lankan-Canadian singer/songwriter Duava will host his first ever concert in Sri Lanka on the 22nd of July at the Nelum Pokuna Amphitheatre. A year sin
Sake Colombo Japanese restaurant
Sake Colombo by Tsukiji Uoichi is by no means a new entry to the Japanese food scene in Sri Lanka; the restaurant first opened its doors back in 2010
Miss California Teen USA: A beacon of Positivity
Sri Lankan American Taliya Peiris a resident of San Ramon was recently crowned Miss California Teen USA. Beating 40 other contestants for the title Ta
Flying High .... BIA’s female Air Traffic Controllers
The day in the life of a female Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is filled with the rush of adrenaline at any given minute. Continuous updates from differ
Kumkum Fernando at Coachella
This year the world-famous Coachella Music Festival which was held in the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colora
Sri Lanka’s Finest Hotels to Participate in Upcoming Bocuse d’Or 2023 Competition
In a dazzling display of culinary expertise and gastronomic excellence, Sri Lanka’s finest chefs will take centre stage at the Bocuse d’Or 2023 co
Sri Lankan Malay Food Festival
Malay Jiving, the recent hawker-style street food festival held at The Courtyard in Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, provided a unique opportunity for food en
Uncovering the Historical Charms of The Grand Walawwa
Nestled amidst the scenic region of Kegalle, Sri Lanka, The Grand Walawwa, a new venture by Shri Nadika Gem & Jewellery, offers a retreat that combine
Colombo Unveiled: Rediscovering the Thrilling Side of Sri Lanka’s Cosmopolitan Gem
Think you’ve seen all there is to Colombo? Think again! Beyond its reputation as a bustling cosmopolitan city, Colombo holds a treasure trove of exc
Ty Nitti - The Trailblazing Sri Lankan Cowboy...
Meet Ty Nitti, a remarkable individual who stands as the only Sri Lankan cowboy and quite possibly the only Asian cowboy in existence. With his iconic
Mongolian Street Opens Its Biggest Outlet Yet!
Few restaurants in and around Colombo can claim to have experienced rapid organic growth in just two to three years of operation, but Mongolian Street
Shani Diluka Performs The Emperor
Shani is no stranger to Sri Lankan audiences, having performed concerts in Sri Lanka on multiple occasions in the past.
Kishani Sings For LRH
Soprano opera singer Kishani Jayasinghe drew a full house on a Monday night at her concert, ‘Kishani Sings for LRH’, a charity show in aid of the
The CMSC Introduces Maestro Leslie Suganandarajah
On the 13th of July at 7:30 pm at the Goethe-Institute Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) will inaugurate its latest venture, ‘In Con
Adventure Golf: The Ultimate Golfing Adventure
“Adventure Golf,” Colombo’s newest indoor mini golf course, opened to the public on June 15, 2023, at Arcade Independence Square. The 18-hole co
Hotel Manoli: A Levantine Culinary Adventure
When I first heard the name Hotel Manoli, I couldn’t help but imagine a charming little Sri Lankan eatery tucked away in a quaint village. But how w
Tag me @danu - Theva Residency
If you are hoping to visit the hills, here is a place you must stop and enjoy or make it your place to holiday and relax. We never see how beautiful o
Festival of Colours
Weekends are all about fun and festivity. After strenuous work schedules during the week, people in the city are on the lookout for opportunities to
In Conversation with Shani Diluka
Shani Diluka studied at the CNSMD in Paris, from which she graduated with a First Prize, and joined the highly prestigious Fondation de Piano de Come,
Live music concert at the Sri Lankan Foundation
For International Music Day, the French Spring Festival is proud to offer you a whole day dedicated to French and Sri Lankan music with a programme in
Tag me @danu - T.E.A. Project
Today I was tagged by this amazing place up in Kandy, where the air is clean, the sunshine is bright and smiles are all real :) The T.E.A. project hel
Azi Muhajireen On Living Life Against The Odds
Azi Muhajireen was born with Caudal Regression Syndrome (CRS), a rare condition affecting the development of the lower part of her body. When she was
Artificial Intelligence: From Innovation to Ethical Dilemmas
Since its inception, Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way, evolving from a mere concept to a pervasive force in our lives. From autonomous
World Oceans Day: Pearl Protectors
World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on the 8th of June, and in Sri Lanka, The Pearl Protectors, which is a youth-led marine conservation organisat
OH! Colombo - Colombo Colombo!
I wonder whether I am far removed from the venomous lot of Colombo that I was completely taken aback when I heard and read all the spewing, slander an
French Spring Festival back again in 2023!
Famed to be one of the biggest cultural festivals in Sri Lanka, the French Spring Festival (FSF) is returning again, falling between June 24th to July