Clifford Richards in Concert

Clifford Richards backed by the Redeemers performed recently at Kings Court, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. The audience lavished in a 3 hour show of timeless classics featuring hits ranging from legends like Elvis to Sinhala Baila and Clifford’s own creations.

Single Moms

Being a single mum is not easy. We spoke to some single mums on the challenges of being one.

Experiencing ‘Art de vivre’ La Maison de Colombo First French Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Wine Bar

La Maison de Colombo, the city’s first French Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Wine Bar recently opened its doors.

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Art Festival A Vibrant Fusion of Arts at Colombo Library’s 100th Anniversary

The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival is set to take place from 17th to 19th January 2025 at the Colombo Public Library.

Unique Art Gallery Opening ERIC SURIYASENA Beauty Beyond Art

Eric Suriyasena is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who pioneered batik art in Sri Lanka, blending tradition with innovation to create globally celebrated designs.

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards Honouring Excellence

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) celebrated its 40-year legacy of empowering women at the prestigious PRATHIBHABHISHEKA Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, held at the Colombo Hilton Hotel.

Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture Building a Thousand Species refuge

Pioneering Private Conservation at scale in Sri Lanka, WNPS PLANT’s network of lands now helps protect over a thousand species across almost thirty locations in the endemic rich southwestern regions.

Miracle Hands

In the dynamic world of arts and crafts, creative artist Keshala Kankanamge has carved her niche as an artist, teacher, and craftsman.

Road to Formula 1 Yevan David Sponsor’s Event

Yevan David’s Road to Formula 1 Sponsor’s Event, was held recently at the 80 Club of Colombo.

Cooking Up a Storm with Dulan Hapuarachchi

This week on The Buzz, I sat down with none other than Dulan Hapuarachchi—a culinary maestro who’s taking Sri Lankan flavours to the world! From winning a Sri Lankan Tourism award to being the face of Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon, Dulan is proof that passion, talent, and a pinch of spice can do wonders.

Facets Sri Lanka 2025 Gems of Influence Power Women Breakfast

Facets Sri Lanka recently presented Gems of Influence at the London Grill, an exclusive power breakfast designed to celebrate and connect trailblazing women in the gem and jewellery industry.

Messed Up Your New Year’s Resolutions Already?

It’s now week 2 of January, and maybe you’ve already skipped a gym day, succumbed to dessert, or let that goal of reading a book every week slide.

Experience the Elevated Art of Healing

Mangata—an intriguing name, isn’t it? When the name of the newest addition to the Adithya Ayurveda family was announced, my first thought was, “What a beautiful word!” Mangata is a unique word in Swedish referring to the moon’s reflection in the water, like a path or a river over its surface.

Celebrating the dawn of 2025 NYE GALA Cinnamon Grand

Celebrating the dawn of 2025 NYE GALA Cinnamon Grand

Building on Legacy Udayshanth Fernando’s Latest Paradise Road Outlet Opens in Colombo

“This is an amalgamation of all our efforts,” says Udayshanth Fernando, widely known as Shanth Fernando, reflecting on the opening of the latest Paradise Road outlet on Galle Road, Colombo 3.

CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF 2025 NYE GALA GRAND BALLROOM HILTON

CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF 2025 NYE GALA GRAND BALLROOM HILTON

Conservationists ring alarm bells on the future

The incumbent government has proposed several moves to mitigate the aggravating human-wildlife conflict, much to the dismay of wildlife conservationists who claim that these moves are both impractical and unscientific.

Sea Trade Agencies pvt Limited Christmas Party at the Cinnamon Grand

Christmas Party at the Cinnamon Grand

Going Dry this new year

Colombo Goes Dry in Style: Sober Social Shakes Things Up at Arcade Independence Square This New Year

Zero Plans for New Year’s Eve? Here Are Last-Minute Celebration Ideas!

So, it’s December 31st, and you’ve found yourself in a bit of a predicament: the clock is ticking down, the excitement of the new year is in the air, but you have absolutely zero plans.

Sri Lanka’s Celebration of World Meditation Day

On the 6th of December 2024 the UN General Assembly voted to proclaim the 21st of December to be World Meditation Day. The objective of the declaration was to promote meditation as a means to achieve the best level of well-being, and called on nations to propagate meditation practices among their communities and for the UN to facilitate these activities.

New Era @ Cheers Cinnamon Grand

Cinnamon Grand’s Cheers Pub has long been a cherished gathering spot, and on December 19, 2024, it proudly unveiled its exciting transformation at a special launch event graced by Mr. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of John Keells Group.

Finding Joy in Simplicity Minimalist Christmas Celebrations

With the holiday season in full swing, Sri Lankans are redefining how they mark Christmas. Traditionally marked with grandeur and abundance, a quiet revolution is underway as minimalist celebrations take root.

The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts festival

The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival is set for January 17-19, 2025, under the curation of Mita Kapur, who has assisted in implementing the vision behind various international literary festivals including Mountain Echoes (now Bhutan Echoes), the Literary Festival of Bhutan.

Christmas Fellowship 2024

The Tudugala Wijewardene Christmas Fellowship 2024 was held recently.

Her Illness An exhibition by Madhava Arunashanta

Madhava Arunashanta is a Sri Lankan designer, educator, and artist whose career spans over 25 years. Known for his simple, art deco-inspired designs, Madhava is a passionate advocate for creativity as a means of communication and healing.

St. Mary’s bambalapitiya carol service Christ Chose a Manger

A truly memorable carol service by St Mary’s Church Colombo 4, will be held on 21 December at the church premises. We spoke to Director/ Organist, Naomal de Alwis.

SOSL Christmas Concert

The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) brought festive cheer to audiences with its much-anticipated Christmas concert, a highlight of the holiday season.

A Conversation with Thushara Innasithamby

When it comes to authentic Jaffna cuisine, My Sister’s Kitchen (MSK) has made its mark as a trusted name for over a decade.

Sapumal Foundation celebrates 50 th Anniversary

Sapumal Foundation celebrated its 50th year on the 15th of December, and held an event in the style of Founder Harry Pieris’ Sunday Open House talks - where Rohan de Soysa,