Mosque of many faiths
Standing tall amidst the hustle and bustle of Lipton’s Circus in the very heart of Cinnamon Gardens, the beautiful white and gold minarets of the Dewatagaha shrine and mosque gently rise towards the sky. Blending in well with its neighbour, the majestic Town Hall, the muezzin’s call to prayer reverberates five times a day. There [...]
Letters to the Editor
End this farcical political system I am a regular reader of the Sunday Times. Last Sunday’s Page 4 News section in its “Pulse of the on-line reader” highlighted the issue of the ‘Complete Abolition of Executive Presidency’ – a timely subject with which you opened the eyes of your readership. There is no argument that [...]
Appreciations
We’re sisters for life we promised, but now you’re gone Gwendolene Mercia Gauder (Nee Brohier) My dearest sister Gwendolene Mercia was taken by the Lord to her heavenly home on June 13, last year. Better known as Gwenie, she was born in June, got married in June and also died in June (St. Anthony’s Feast [...]
Stepping into a future that was once only a dream
With determined faces and steely resilience, this group of young women carry some powerful invisible weapons – their education. The supportive wielders of this instrument is a nonprofit organization by the moniker Educate Lanka that has over the years empowered economically deprived youth by bridging the gaps they face in their access to education, mentoring [...]
Around the world on an art project for charity
Let’s have an ‘A’, a ‘B’ and a ‘C’…………and from Sri Lanka it is a ‘J’. No, they are not playing a game but into the serious and passionate business of helping children across the world. Founder Filip Cederholm Agoo and wife, Fia, of the ‘ABC Charity’ are travelling the world to create the first [...]
Rare ivory and pearl exhibition with a message
To mark International Museum Day on May 18 (declared by the International Community of Museums -ICOM), the Colombo National Museum has on display a temporary exhibition of ivory, pearls and exotic sea shells. This exhibition which is on until June 18 highlights the dexterity of the Lankan craftsmen of yesteryear – seen in intricately crafted [...]
It’s the joy and love in Boney M music that make them still hits
Boney M. has been around since the 70’s and your music is still loved by many across the world today. How have you managed to stay relevant as a band for so long? What is the secret to your success? The music I believe is full of joy, love and special spirit. It is a [...]
A work of love on the ‘School by the Sea’ to be launched
The ceremonial launch of the book ‘100 Years at Mount: History of S. Thomas’ College at Mount Lavinia 1918 – 2018’ will take place on June 19, at 6.30 p.m.in the College Main Hall. It will be published by the Warden of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. This work of love captures the lows and [...]
Spoilt for choice this Father’s Day
Cinnamon treat Come Sunday, June 17, Cinnamon’s city hotels are celebrating the main man in your life, your father. Cinnamon Grand’s Taprobane restaurant will serve a decadent brunch buffet with local and international favourites in terms of cuisine and dessert. A special kid’s corner with a custom menu and games, face painting and water ball [...]
Singapore’s Nouri comes to Colombo’s Supper Club
Critically acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, Nouri, opened its doors under the direction of Chef Ivan Brehm, who is now bringing his talents to Colombo. The Brazilian native has worked in leading kitchens around the world, having been awarded Chef of the Year by the World Gourmet Series in 2015, and leading “The Kitchen at Bacchanalia” to [...]
A song is more than a melody for this singing doc
When the evening shadows fall And the last sunbeam fades in the dark All the flowers fade away Having sung throughout the day Birds are flying to their nests Looking forward to their rest…. Wrote and sang 16-year-old Manella Fernando, 51 years ago. Two years later Manella, together with her four sisters and brother launched [...]
A chance to ‘gobble up’ your favourite books as the Big Bad Wolf returns
The Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale has made its return early this year given the highly enthusiastic response it got when Sri Lanka got its first taste of what is billed the ‘world’s biggest book sale’. While the 2017 sale was held in October, this year the BBW will be open at the Sri [...]
Home cooks, get ready to take on Nigella’s Mystery Box Challenge
Cinnamon Life will be hosting Nigella Lawson – internationally renowned TV cook and food writer who has taken the culinary world by storm for over 20 years with her unmatched passion for home cooking for a series of culinary events in Sri Lanka, from June 21 – 23. One of the highlights of her visit [...]