{"id":4895,"date":"2023-06-19T06:54:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T06:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sltbv1test.knowmeright.com\/?p=4895"},"modified":"2023-06-19T06:54:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T06:54:57","slug":"sri-lanka-embassy-in-washington-dc-hosts-a-sri-lanka-tourism-promotion-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sltbnew.vibe.lk\/si\/news-and-events\/sri-lanka-embassy-in-washington-dc-hosts-a-sri-lanka-tourism-promotion-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts a Sri Lanka tourism promotion  event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts a Sri Lanka tourism promotion\u00a0 event\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States, in collaboration with the \u201cInternational Club of\u00a0 DC, hosted a vibrant evening reception on 02 June 2023 at the Embassy premises in Washington\u00a0 D.C., promoting Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination among US nationals during the summer\u00a0 season in the Northern Hemisphere. A large number of members of the Club attended the event.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, in his speech, invited attendees to visit Sri Lanka during\u00a0 the upcoming holiday season and discover her unique splendour highlighting diverse tourism\u00a0 prospects that the country offers.<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy showcased the main tourist attractions of the country by exhibiting vivid\u00a0 photographic sceneries whilst screening tourist-oriented videos portraying pristine beaches, and\u00a0 green mountain landscapes, and highlighting Sri Lanka tourism ranging from adventure and\u00a0 wellness to wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>A cultural recital showcased the talents of \u201cSerendib Dance Troupe\u201d in Washington D.C\u00a0 captivating the attendees. Dances of both up-country and low-country styles that depicted Sri\u00a0 Lanka\u2019s rich traditional dance heritage were performed. The talents of the troupe of &#8220;Ceylon\u00a0 Bera&#8221; enthralled the crowd with the rhythms of Sri Lanka accompanied by instrumental music. A\u00a0 Bharatanatyam dance depicting the culture of the Tamil community was performed by the\u00a0 \u201cNatraj School\u201d showcasing the vibrant diversity of Sri Lankan culture.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees were treated to a sumptuous authentic Sri Lankan dinner buffet with flavours of\u00a0 Ceylon spices prepared by a Sri Lankan chef with a live station serving \u201cKottu Roti\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy made arrangements to serve all the visitors a freshly brewed cup of hot &amp; iced\u00a0 Ceylon tea sponsored by \u201cBasilur(Sri Lanka)\u201d and \u201cQTrade Teas &amp; Herbs(California, USA)\u201d in\u00a0 a specially set up tea corner that demonstrated different types of Tea. In addition, a spice corner\u00a0 was set up for the visitors to learn about and experience the highest quality of different varieties\u00a0 of Ceylon spices that the country offers.<\/p>\n<p>Among other activities organized by the Embassy to mark the occasion, guests were offered a\u00a0 photo opportunity wearing traditional Sri Lankan outfits of batik Sarees &amp; Sarongs. Sri Lankan\u00a0 traditional handicrafts comprised of wooden masks, drums, bags, batik wear, brass items and\u00a0 paintings were also displayed.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a raffle draw offering prizes that include a return air ticket to Colombo\u00a0 from Washington DC sponsored by Sri Lankan Airlines GSA in New York and complimentary\u00a0 hotel packages for stays in reputed hotels in Sri Lanka from Jetwing Hotels and Theva Residency\u00a0 Boutique Hotel Kandy.<\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p>The International Club of DC offers international cultural experiences including art, music,\u00a0 dance, and theatre as well as the opportunity to sample culinary delicacies from around the world\u00a0 with their diverse membership of over 47,000 professionals partnering with over 80 embassies in\u00a0 Washington DC to present concerts, festivals, galas, and receptions.<\/p>\n<p>In commemorating the important milestone of the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic\u00a0 relations between Sri Lanka and the United States, the Embassy has planned a number of other initiatives with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Tea Board\u00a0 and Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).<\/p>\n<p>Embassy of Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>Washington D.C.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4896\" src=\"https:\/\/sltbnew.vibe.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/washinton20231-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sltbnew.vibe.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/washinton20231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sltbnew.vibe.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/washinton20231.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4897\" src=\"https:\/\/sltbnew.vibe.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/washinton20232-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" 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