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The 7th edition of the French Spring Festival jointly organised by the French Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Alliance Française de Kotte will be held from June 14 – July 14. “Our programme intends to promote culture and French excellence in different disciplines as well as the creativity and artistic exchanges between France and [...]
‘It all happens here’: BC’s new look library
The British Council Library unveiled its newly refurbished library premises last week, inviting patrons to an evening reception with music and entertainment. Speaking at the launch British Council Country Director Gill Caldicott addressed the question of what a library looks like in today’s world, saying that it was something they gave serious consideration to. “The [...]
Travelling the world doing what they love doing most
‘Hypnotik,’ an internationally acclaimed party band have been settling in at the L.A.B (Lounge & Bar) at the Hilton Colombo. Comprising a line-up of multi-talented musicians from around the globe, they have been performing five days a week at the L.A.B. and thus far they’ve managed to fill the lounge with their positive energy and [...]
Life is bliss, art is bliss
Anup Vega is so light-footed he seems to tread happily on thin air. He is a vision in Colombo in the afternoon, especially against the timeless charm of the Paradise Road Gallery Cafe. Frail, in a light pink-orange sarong and white T-shirt, he exudes an etherealness, almost a blissful swami in the grinding city where [...]
A cafe for your taste buds, your mind and your pets too!
Opened newly in Colombo 4, Café Sociale as its name suggests is a place for people to socialize. In keeping with the theme the café has also introduced innovative concepts such as the “Co-ffice” which is a space for 8 hot desking spaces available to customers on a first-come-first-served basis. At a nominal fee this [...]