First Retro Fusion New Year’s Eve at Kingsbury
View(s):The grand New Years Eve Ball at the Kingsbury hotel will come alive at the hotel’s grand Ballroom on 31 December with an unusual theme. It’s probably a historic event where the guests will get to celebrate a fusion of English and Sinhala retro classics under one roof with Annesley Malawana and C J Dharson of Mintaka. These two names are synonymous with the retro era in both Western and Oriental music scenes in Sri Lanka.
Kingsbury has been smart in identifying that Sri Lankans love to party and celebrate but the party must consist of both English and Sinhala retro songs. To a true Sri Lankan; whether you’re living in Melbourne, Australia or in the heart of London in UK, this combination evokes such sentimental memories of home, childhood, first love encounters and friendships that stay in our hearts forever.
There is a special place in our hearts for Sinhala classics such as ‘Udarata Niliya’ or ‘Mango Nannde’ and these songs can also be equated to a hearty Sri Lankan rice and curry meal, or the cup of tea that is very much a part of our Sri Lankan DNA.
With the intention to showcasing an era of music that is so near and dear to the adult segment, New Year’s Eve dance at the Kingsbury will set the standards with their scrumptious food – Gala dinner and breakfast buffets. As the name suggests, The Kingsbury is a tribute to royalty and lavish banquets. This New Year’s Eve, live The Kingsbury Lifestyle. Make it a timeless experience. One where you will carry the memories with you forever and from hereon you will not settle for anything less.
The General Manager of The Kingsbury – Maurice Cook, said ‘We have an excellent network of Sri Lankans living overseas that return to The Kingsbury every Christmas for a ‘piece of home’. This year’s ‘Retro Fusion’ is just that. We are excited to note the response from our loyal clientele here in Sri Lanka too and we’re certainly rolling out the red carpet this New Year’s Eve.’