Giant batiks that turned heads, skywards
On March 3, 2005, largely unnoticed by the public, a drama unfolded in the busy lobby and central atrium of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, then known as the Hotel Lanka Oberoi. Three gigantic batik hangings or banners, which had been suspended from the hotel’s ceiling were taken down. The largest measuring 62 feet in length [...]
Beven’s masterstrokes across seven decades
‘George Beven at 90, Seven Decades of Art’ will be on display at the Barefoot Gallery from August 23 to September 20. Best known as a figurative painter who occasionally went into abstract paintings, Beven prefers to interpret what he sees in front of him, in often,very unconventional colours. His portraits are often disturbing as [...]
Letters to the Editor
Why can’t we make life more enjoyable in our universities like in other countries? I have just one simple question! Why does ragging have to be permanent? All those who enter University have to go through various forms of torture and stress by the harassment they receive from the seniors. All those years of studying [...]
Appreciations
Remembering a man who did so much for Sinhala film K. GUNARATNAM K. Gunaratnam, popularly known as ‘KG’, with his humble beginnings in Jaffna, launched his successful business career in Colombo. I came to know him in 1974, when his son G.R. Pathmaraj introduced me to him. Mr. Gunaratnam wanted me to join his business. [...]
Soaking in the pilgrim sites of Shikoku
A few years ago I decided to walk the 88 Temple Pilgrim Trail on Japan’s island of Shikoku. My intention of undertaking this pilgrimage was not influenced by any particular religious calling nor even a desire to ask for a particular boon or even to atone for sins committed -reasons which I am told are [...]
Amazing young musical versatility at the Wendt
There was a fusion of joy and sorrow for the fortunate few lovers of classical music, who sacrificed holidaying away from Colombo, over the ‘long weekend’ to be entertained on Saturday, August 10, at the Lionel Wendt by an enterprising group of 17 dedicated young classical musicians. Sorrow, because the cosy Wendt was not patronised [...]
A Swiss gourmet delight
Promising an authentic Swiss culinary experience in town, the Colombo Swiss House opened its doors for Lankan fans of Swiss gourmet food from August 15 to 27 at 138/ 4, Kynsey Road, Colombo 7 (next to the UNOPS office). Following Swiss National Day celebrated on August 1, the Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and [...]
A musical hand to Easter Sunday survivors
Music brings with it a sense of hope and togetherness. It can also go a step further, with its ability to heal suffering hearts. This is the focus of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone: The Concert’, presented by Sound Scope in association with Zonta Sri Lanka. The concert is a collective of musicians performing to raise [...]
Lots of chocolates for you to eat at the Hilton
Glossy, rich chocolate gleamed under the lights of the Hilton Colombo Lobby, as onlookers stared in wonder. The chocolate wasn’t for eating though, but was a sculpture of a dress – created by the fashion design students from Mod’Art International and Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT). The exhibit was unveiled in the hotel’s lobby [...]
Jetwing Col 7:High tea with a view from the top
Jetwing Colombo 7 recently launched a delectable high tea menu at their rooftop restaurant ‘Ward 7’ offering patrons a chance to have a lovely evening, enjoying a nice view of Colombo. The treats come in a platter for two. For savouries there’s a chicken curry puff with a tangy yet sweet pickle mayonnaise, a marinated [...]