Today on the Buzz I speak to Soundarie about a mission to take our Sri Lankan talent to the World Choir Games. Recently the Soul Sounds Academy had a concert to raise funds so that they can participate at the 12th Bali International Choir Festival. I

On Wednesday night (12th) the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka presented a classical music concert featuring internationally renowned piano virtuoso Shani Diluka, performing with two of Sri Lanka’s outstanding musicians, Dushyanthi Perera and Nilup

Saarah Dean Ismail, the founder of Fusion 14 is on a mission to use the artisanal craft of batik to spread social messages. Working with a team of artisans Saarah has created what is possibly Sri Lanka’s tallest batik tapestry which could be best

Oppenheimer features an all-star cast and is led by Cillian Murphy, who plays the theoretical physicist who helped develop the bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimerreports the Daily Mail. The Christopher Nolan-directed movie also boasts a cast including Emily

Sake Colombo by Tsukiji Uoichi is by no means a new entry to the Japanese food scene in Sri Lanka; the restuarant first opened its doors back in 2010 and the ‘Tsukiji Uoichi’ brand is a well-known chain of Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. It has,

‘The Barnhouse in Kiriberiya, Panadura is the very first hospitality brand in Sri Lanka to conceptualise environmentally-responsible architecture. The concept is exactly based around the idea of an Old English Barnhouse and each element found on th

Hugh Jackman has been spotted filming his first scenes for his anticipated role in Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds reports the Daily Mail.

Sri Lankan American Taliya Peiris a resident of San Ramon was recently crowned Miss California Teen USA. Beating 40 other contestants for the title Taliya will now go on to represent California in the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. Taliya will be an inc

The day in the life of a female Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is filled with the rush of adrenaline at any given minute. Continuous updates from different control towers, aircrafts that arrive and depart, fellow controllers who check weather and other

This year the world famous Coachella Music Festival which was held in the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert had a Sri Lankan connection in the form of Kumkum Fernando’s installations. Considered o

The Sigiriya Rock, a World Heritage site, is rich in history. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Cùavamsa, this area was a large forest. This site was selected by King Kashyapa (AD 477–495) for his new capital. He built his palace

Malay Jiving, the recent hawker style street food festival held at The Courtyard in Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, provided a unique opportunity for food enthusiasts to delve into the vibrant world of Sri Lankan Malay cuisine. With its impressive array of

In a dazzling display of culinary expertise and gastronomic excellence, Sri Lanka’s finest chefs will take center stage at the Bocuse d’Or 2023 competition, often hailed as the “Olympics of Cooking.” This highly anticipated international culi

Nuwara Eliya is experiencing a much needed cooler season amidst a heavy warm atmosphere in Colombo, despite a heavy downpour. In beautiful Nuwara Eliya rains bring not only the true colours of Little England, but the large number of guests too who lo

About an hour’s train ride away from Seville lies Cordoba which is famous for its Great Mosque. Having heard fascinating tales about the Great Mosque it was only natural that I took a day trip to Cordoba to see the Great Mosque for myself. The tr

Renowned photographer Andy Samarasena, hailing from the USA but with deep ties to Sri Lanka, secured the prestigious 1st prize in the Travel Category at the Winning Images 2023 photo contest. His captivating photograph of the Gal Viharaya in Polonnar

Nestled amidst the scenic region of Kegalle, Sri Lanka, The Grand Walawwa, a new venture by Shri Nadika Gem & Jewellery, offers a retreat that combines history with luxury

I recently booked to see a skin specialist and paid the rate in advance to an online doctor booking site. They asked me for a passport copy. Why? I sent a copy anyway.

Meet Ty Nitti, a remarkable individual who stands as the only Sri Lankan cowboy and quite possibly the only Asian cowboy in existence. With his iconic hat and a heart filled with passion, Ty runs a horse ranch in the picturesque Apple Valley. The Dou

Remember the films, especially the black and whites, based on the Cold War and countries behind the Iron Curtain, where the cities were drab while its inhabitants seemed desperate. The city of Colombo, in the evenings and at night, will take your mi

Few restaurants in and around Colombo can claim to have experienced rapid organic growth in just two to three years of operation, but Mongolian Street most certainly can. They’ve just opened their biggest outlet yet at No. 318, Torrington Avenue, C

Shani is no stranger to Sri Lankan audiences, having performed concerts in Sri Lanka on multiple occasions in the past. This July, be sure to catch her performance of Beethoven’s Emperor concerto with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka at the Lion

The French Film Festival organized on the occasion of French Spring Festival 2023 will be held from the 6 th of July to the 9th of July 2023 at the National Film Corporation (Tharangani Theatre, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7). All movies will be sub

Soprano opera singer Kishani Jayasinghe drew a full house on a Monday night at her concert, ‘Kishani Sings for LRH’, a charity show in aid of the leading pediatric hospital in Sri Lanka, the Lady Ridgeway Hospital. She was accompanied on stage by

“ Euphoria” an exhibition by Shari Jayawardhana in collaboration with 20 disabled child artists will be held at the Gallery FourLife, Colombo 5, from July 8-9 with the opening reception being held on July 8.

On the 13th of July at 7:30 pm at the Goethe-Institute Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) will inaugurate its latest venture, ‘In Conversation,’ an informal in-person chat series moderated by the founder of the CMSC, Lakshman Josep

“Adventure Golf,” Colombo’s newest indoor mini golf course, opened to the public on June 15, 2023, at Arcade Independence Square. The 18 hole course is spread out across 5,000 square feet and features challenging obstacles and interactive eleme

Looking for a luxury experience in a well-appointed Spa to be pampered in sheer luxury for a full day or the number of hours you have? Organique.lk is the best option.

When I first heard the name Hotel Manoli, I couldn’t help but imagine a charming little Sri Lankan eatery tucked away in a quaint village. But how wrong I was! Hotel Manoli, located at Food Studio, One Galle Face Mall, is a culinary gem that brings

If you are hoping to visit the hills, here is a place you must stop and enjoy or make it your place to holiday and relax. We never see how beautiful our country is, until we sit and experience a Lankan sunset with the mountains as the backdrop. When