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Enter the Dragon
"Golden Dragon" the Chinese specialty restaurant at Taj Samudra reawakened on June 13, with a grand Dragon festival. This festival will go on till June 25.Sun Guoxiang, Chinese Ambassador, officially inaugurated the festival.

'The new 'Golden Dragon' is all geared up for a new reign. There is a new chef flown in from mainland China namely Chef Peter Zhu Lin Quin. He has a wide range of experience working in many International Hotel chains since 1990. He specializes in Cantonese, Schizuan and Hunan food with Dim sums also being his specialty.

He is an expert with seafood and his dishes are very creative and innovative. Based on his expertise and creativity, a new menu has been designed which is exclusive in its true sense. This will undoubtedly make Taj Samudra's Golden Dragon's, the first choice for premier authentic Chinese Food. The entrance to the Golden Dragon will be through a cave in the shape of a Dragon's mouth. A large Dragon Kite has been placed on the roof of the Hotel to give the feel of the Dragon.

The Golden Dragon from now on will be a totally new experience for the guests coming into the restaurant. The Taj Samudra will keep this magic alive even after the Dragon Festival as the Dragon has truly re-awakened in all its glory and cannot be stopped now.


Keep cool at the 'Glow'
'Glow', the newest lounge bar and Open Air Cafe has opened its doors at the Automobile Association building at the Galle Face last week.

The Open Air Cafe at the rooftop is mainly dishout 'fusion food' for the relaxed guests.

Western food with Eastern touch will be the main attraction at 'Glow'. Every Thursday is the theme night with specialized food. 'Vodka Night", 'Mexican Night', 'Jazz Night' and 'Wine Club Night' are popular theme nights.

"Chef is too with a star class experience and we are giving five star cuisine for much lower price", said a spokesman from the 'Glow'.

The lounge bar is packed with local and imported wines, spirits and beers.

According to the manager the 'Glow' has specialized wines imported from ten countries, such as France, Australia, Italy, Greece, Chilie, South Africa, Spain, USA, Portugal and Swiss.

The specialty of the bar is soft recorded music.

'It is not heavy. Soft music for easy listening is our attraction. There is something for everybody including young and old. But our main target market is young adults', he said.

'Trinco Mania' hits high at Giritale
By Sanath Weerasuriya
The leisure travellers to Trinco and Bati has chosen Giritale as the transit point to the east coast and the main attraction is the the Royal Lotus Hotel.

'Trinco Mania', is the latest promotional campaign organised by the Jinasena Management Services, the owners of the Deer Park Hotel and The Royal Lotus Hotel in Giritale.

This two-night trip, which starts from Jinasena head office in Colombo every Friday, includes guided tours to Hot Wells, Koneswaram Temple and Lovers' Leap in Trincomalee and special optional excursion for Polonnaruwa ruins.

The promo comprises a tour package to Trinco including transport in and A/C coach from Colombo to Giritale and to Trinco/Nilaweli and back to Royal Lotus and Colombo on the third day, full-board accomodation at Royal Lotus Hotel in Giritale and lunch and tea at Nilaweli Hotel.

The special attraction at the hotel is the disco, which comes alive on Saturday night at The Royal Lotus Hotel. Jinasena Management Services , organisers of 'Trinco Mania' is offering a special rate for the groups over ten. The Giritale Hotel is located near the banks of the scenic Giritale reservoir and is in close proximity to the historical sites in the Cultural Triangle.

'Trinco Mania' has caught up fast with the Sri Lankan travellers and majority have shown interest in excursions to Minneriya, Wasgomuwa and Kaudulla national sanctuaries.

Bird watching, nature walks, bicycle trails and village safaries too are popular amongst Trinco travellers on Sunday


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