‘Buddha Bar’ in Italy sparks opposition

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Sri Lankans in Italy urged the Sri Lankan Embassy to take immediate action to remove the name of the ‘Buddha’ which is being used on the name board of a Bar’ located at Sala Baganza in Parma, Italy.

This bar is said to have been opened recently. Sri Lankans living in the area said they boycotted this bar named as the ‘Buddha Bar’ and requested others living in the area to do the same as a mark of protest. (Jude Samantha)

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Fuzzy Tuesday, 29 April 2014 12:34 PM

No one has the right to hurt the feelings of any person if any religion. Tough action should be taken against these.

bushel Tuesday, 29 April 2014 07:14 AM

We say tough action...... who is going to implement..?

ahmadsrilanki Tuesday, 29 April 2014 12:56 PM

I am against insulting or hurting the feeling of any religion. I stand against this and Boycott because it is a BAR and more than that it used the name of Buddha..! via DM Android App

Zahran Tuesday, 29 April 2014 04:49 PM

I can't really understand how the authorities approve such a thing as everybody knows it is directly insulting and disturbing a community and the followers of one of the major faiths in the world!

filldam Tuesday, 29 April 2014 11:36 AM

... may be that poor Italian wanted say that is meant for Sri Lankans...

mack Tuesday, 29 April 2014 06:18 PM

if you don't like it there are enough Buddhist countries in Asia I guess Italians will help you pack your bags via DM Android App

Sammyk Tuesday, 29 April 2014 06:50 PM

Let them use the name. Only proves their stupidity. and for the record, it's not a FAITH via DM Android App

sathyajithkperera Tuesday, 29 April 2014 08:00 PM

this is bad!!! please remove this bar!! via DM Android App

dinesh Tuesday, 29 April 2014 08:04 PM

This may happen even in sri lanka. who can guarantee. Now they justify casino. Same people can Justify this type of things too. via DM Android App

Barman Wednesday, 30 April 2014 08:28 AM

Italians by nature are stubborn and strong headed. They are not going to change the board. Our Ambassador, a political appointee, should have known this. via DM iPad app

daya weerasinghe Wednesday, 30 April 2014 03:33 PM

Buddha Bars been around for years....though its new to Italy.!

Shahan Wednesday, 30 April 2014 09:07 PM

There is another Buddha Bar in Chicago USA I even informed Sri Lanka. Embassy in USA no action was Taken.

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