To Lunuganga Season 3 Launch

Between 11th and 14th July 2024, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust launched the third season of their ongoing programme, To Lunuganga, celebrating 75 years of Geoffrey Bawa’s garden. Over the past twelve months, Seasons 1 and 2 featured multivocal projects under themes like “nature and the natural,” “empathy through ecology,” “access beyond language,” and “garden as lens.” The third and final season was welcomed with events across Colombo and Bentota, incl

Matara Musings Colonial Buildings and Sea Breeze

We head to Matara, our first stop down south in Sri Lanka, from Colombo. Jezzabel, Pat, Pat and me. Pat the man is married to Pat the lady. Patrick and Patricia are man and wife. They only like being referred to as “Pat & Pat”. From their getting together forty plus years ago, it’s never changed.

Sri Lanka’s Manmitha shines bright

Sri Lanka’s Manmitha Senadhi Jinasena, a high school student in Maryland, USA, recently made headlines by clinching a silver medal at the prestigious USA Karate National Championship 2024. Standing out as the sole female winner representing Maryland State, Manmitha’s remarkable achievement comes just a year after she embarked on her karate journey under the tutelage of Senshi Karate Do. Having developed a passion for karate at the tender age of

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Presented by the primary school of Methodist College

Scheduled to be held on the 26th and 27th of July, the students of Methodist College are eager to make their much-anticipated comeback on stage with their own twist on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by Natasha Fernando, the play mainly comprises students from Grade 5 and other primary grades who had many cheerful faces when asked how excited they were to perform at the end of this month. Inspired by the motion

Parenting and Growing Up in the 21St Century

Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross section of people, interviewed and compiled by Anusha.

Rotary District 3220 Installation of District Governor

The Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives held its Installation of its new District Governor recently at the Shangri La, Colombo. Rotary Governor Sushena Ranathunga was elected for year 2024-25.

Dishnira Saparamadu - Ariyarathne

Today on the Buzz, I speak to a very talented and enthusiastic person, who is always on the go and ever so willing to see the best outcome of any situation.

How Virtual and Artificial Reality are Shaping the Future

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that are reshaping how we interact with digital content and the world around us. While both technologies immerse users in digital experiences, they differ significantly.

The Friendship Recession

The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or sharing a laugh at the movies together, are slowly growing dim and reaching twilight. Nowadays for most, these moments only reside in memories or are only part of an episode in Friends.

Guests @ The Event

Reverie

The De Lanerolle Brothers pulled off yet another spectacular show inaColombo last evening, featuring international sopranos Sabina Cvilak and Helen Massey, accompanied by Sureka Amarasinghe on the piano. Held at the marquee at the Hilton Hotel, many of the capital’s classical music aficionados turned out in full force to support the De Lanerolle Brothers’ 15th anniversary production titled Reverie.

Montenegro Where Beauty awaits You

We stop for a coffee next to a lake but we find it’s an inland sea, the bay of Kotor, a UNESCO location. We are soon in a quaint small sea-fronting village with many baroque styled churches, a small harbour and ironically three old fire engines in a prime walking area. This we believe is the local fire brigade HQ. Perhaps there has have never been a fire.

Nimesha Wijewardana Making a career in fashion

Young entrepreneur Nimesha Wijewardana always knew her career lay in fashion. From her young days she dreamed of being a designer. Today she is the proud owner of fashion brand Jane Rabel which is stocked in her store Fashion Hut on the High Level Road at Gansaba Junction in Nugegoda. The large store is well laid out and

INTERNATIONAL OPERA SENSATIONS Sabina and Helen Set to Perform at ‘Reverie’

The much-anticipated show ‘Reverie’, scheduled to be held on the 14th of July 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Grand Marquee, promises to be an enchanting evening of song and music. The event will feature performances by the renowned De Lanerolle Brothers with Sureka Amarasinghe on Piano. Most significantly, the show will be graced by two of the world’s most prominent soprano singers: Sabina Cvilak and Helen Massey.

AIN’T IT A PRETTY NIGHT

Audiences in Colombo will have the opportunity of hearing Kiara Wickremasinghe - soprano collaborated on the piano by Menaka de Fonseka Sahabandu in “Ain’t it a Pretty Night” on Tuesday 16 th July 7.30 pm at the Russian Centre, 10 Independance Avenue, Colombo 7. Wasantha Kumara Geekiyanage – Tenor and Ravindu Perera -Baritone of the Menaka Singers Opera Ensemble will be the guest artistes at this concert.

Yi Jing At ITC Ratnadipa

Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent experience, it delivers a delightful experience. The path to Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, might prove a touch labyrinthine for the uninitiated. However, perseverance is rewarded. Follow the signage and you will find your destination without an issue. Stepping off the elevator, you’re greeted by floor-to-

Dance sport

Suit By Embellir

Today I speak about suiting up. I’m a big fan of getting a well fitted suit as it gives me so much of confidence. I’m so happy to have worked with some amazing personalities who have crafted masterpieces on those same lines. Suit By Embellir is located at Colombo City Centre.

Dancesport Championship 2024

The Dancesport Championship 2024 Sri Lanka, held on July 7th at the Golden Rose in Boralesgamuwa, was a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and rhythm. Organised by El Latino Dance Academy (ELDA), a leading dance school in Sri Lanka, the championship brought together nine leading dance schools under the guidance of ELDA’s founder, the esteemed dance teacher and choreographer Kevin Nugara.

Epic Black A Tribute to Resilience and the Power of Dance

The well-known dance production house, With My Feet, is set to stage Epic Black choreographed by Naomi Rajaratnam – the legendary dancer and choreographer. Showcasing diverse dance disciplines, Epic Black will take to the stage on the 9th, 10 th, and 11th of August 2024 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The event will add to With My Feet’s long line of stellar performances, whilst also serving as a heartfelt tribute to the late Trevor Rajaratna

Arugam Bay Something for Everyone

Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young at heart. For me, it is a good three-day visit only, but I don’t surf, sunbathe or spend much time on beaches. Oh yes, I’m over fifty years old and don’t want to wrinkle.

Ten.30 Ahideaway in Hikkaduwa

Travelling down south is always a pleasurable experience. This time was no different as I stayed at Ten.30 Villa in Hikkaduwa which was an exceptional experience, truly embodying the essence of a “home away from home” but with added luxury. This beachside property, originally built as a holiday home, now welcomes guests to enjoy its many charms.

Vasantha De Silva Crafting Timeless Beauty at Kess Salon

Meet Vasantha De Silva, the face and visionary behind one of Sri Lanka’s most popular salon destinations, Kess Salon. In this interview, Vasantha shares the ins and outs of his experience in the beauty industry and discusses his latest shoot, ‘Timeless’.

EDUCATOR AND CORPORATE TRAINER Anjalika Wijesinghe

Anjalika Wijesinghe wears multiple hats. She juggles her professional life as an entrepreneur, corporate trainer and Directress at Wiz Kidz International, Kiribathgoda while also being a wife to a hotelier and a mother to three daughters. Anjalika completed her primary and secondary education at Bishop’s College and Stafford International. Thereafter she went on to read for an MBA programme and obtained

A Celebration of the largest Asian Gathering of Giants

As the temperatures reach its summit through July to September, the dry wilderness of Minneriya National Park comes alive with herds of elephants descending upon the banks of the ancient Minneriya tank built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD.

KOSH HEWAGE

Today on the Buzz I speak to a young and hardworking individual who has worked his way up in the world of fashion. He has also been instrumental in making many young talents be seen globally, creating platforms which have helped them. His very unique sense of style and his petite frame has clearly caught our eyes. Today he speaks more about his life and what makes him Kosh.

Canva vs.Designers Will DIY Design Tools Kill Creativity?

Canva, founded by Melanie Perkins in 2012, revolutionised graphic design by making it accessible to everyone. Frustrated with complex design software, Perkins created this user-friendly platform to simplify visual content creation. Today, Canva offers intuitive tools and templates for various design needs, from social media to marketing materials. But what exactly is Canva, and how has it reshaped the graphic design industry?

Druvi Gunasekera The flag bearer for luxury and boutique tourism in Sri Lanka

Druvi Gunasekera has been a prominent figure in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is widely recognized as the flagbearer for Sri Lankan boutique and luxury tourism, passionately promoting this niche segment across the globe. Druvi’s tenacity and dedication have significantly benefited the many stakeholders within this industry.

Hi Magazine’s 21st-anniversary

Hi Magazine’s 21st-anniversary party, hosted by Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief Shyamalee Tudawe, was a grand celebration held at the prestigious Taj Samudra in Colombo.

Alumni Featured Faces Tell Their Stories

As Hi!! Magazine proudly celebrates its 21st anniversary, we reflect on over two decades of capturing the essence of our times. From hoteliers and photographers to opera singers, designers, and even a celebrity chef masquerading as a drag artiste, eminent personalities from around the world have graced our covers and now share their unique stories and testimonials. Hi!! Magazine has consistently been a zeitgeist, documenting the