CFW: From magical setting on first night to show-stopping finale
The Colombo Fashion Week Luxury Resortwear Edition 2023 on November 30 saw a show-stopping finale of a fashion show at the Shangri-La Colombo Ballroom. This edition had opened the previous night in an intriguingly different setting – the National Art Gallery on Greenpath where the ramp was the beautifully lit paved walkways outside, a magical [...]
Letters to the Editor
If we go on like this economic recovery in 2048 will only be a pipe dream There is no hiding the fact that for a majority of citizens, let alone living, surviving to live has become a Herculean task indeed. With the increase in VAT – 15% to 18% – even on the exempted items, [...]
Appreciations
A one-man brand innings like no other Percy Abeysekera If any student growing up wants to learn how to create a brand of your own, what Percy did can be an example, not necessarily replicating what he did which is his own unique benchmark- a hard act to follow. The point I’m trying to make [...]
‘I want to leave here wanting to come back’
The name Gary Mehigan requires no introduction if one is familiar with the sensation that is MasterChef Australia, the television show that made a household name of the former host and judge, who, along with fellow judges George Calombaris and Matt Preston, shaped the reality cooking competition into the phenomenon it is today. Besides a [...]
Soul Sounds: Let’s start at the very beginning when some schoolgirls wanted to sing for life
Celebrating two successful decades, Sri Lanka’s premier female choral vocal ensemble, the Soul Sounds held a press conference on November 28 at the Courtyard, Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Director and founder of Soul Sounds, Soundarie David Rodrigo, choir leaders Kumarini Rajakaruna, Roshnie De Bond and Dona Ruwini, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing of Standard [...]
Vintage Goolbai
With agile strokes of the pen and a liberal dose of humour, Goolbai Gunasekara, renowned educationist and principal emeritus of Asian International School, offers readers a self-inscribed, fragmented bildungsroman, if you will, with the latest addition to her literary opus, “Life can be a Frolic”. In the continued spirit of her beloved literary works, “It’s [...]
Tinsel and Tunes, for an evening of carols and memories
Christmas music is special. Carols and songs heard during Christmas time stimulate treasured memories and inspire feelings of goodwill and gratefulness. Tinsel and Tunes: A Family Holiday Celebration, is the De Lanerolle Brothers’ Christmas offering together with the National Unity Orchestra. For all looking to enjoy timeless carols and Christmas songs, this show has been [...]
Vidura’s young dancers receive blessings
Thirteen young dancers of Vidura College, Colombo, and Kalutara received blessings at the Aluthgama Kande Viharaya (Vishnu Dewalaya) before performing in their annual concert. Receiving blessings and following age-old rituals are valuable acts for children to experience their true identity and cultural values as Sri Lankans. Vidura College’s aim is to ensure the total psychological [...]
Glitter and Glee: A feast of fun and entertainment for all ages
It’s time for the British School in Colombo’s annual Christmas Carnival – Glitter & Glee which takes place on December 8 from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presented by the Parent Teacher Association, entrance for Glitter & Glee is priced at Rs.1000 per person. Children 5 years and under get free entrance. Games tickets are [...]
Dharshan honoured
“Japan is in my heart and soul, and I am honoured and grateful to receive this award by the Government of Japan. Nihonbashi literally means “Japan’s Bridge” and my intention with this restaurant was to bridge the culinary world of Japan to Sri Lanka, and over the decades I have kept striving to celebrate Japanese [...]
Ethnic wear on sale
An elegant selection of handcrafted and block printed sarees, salwars, tunics and co-ordinates in silk, handloom, organza and tussore from Mayuri Limited Edition and Rui Exclusives will be on sale at the Majong Room of the Women’s International Club on Thursday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.