Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions on Show in the Green City of Kiev, Ukraine
01-02th October 2014
Mega Tourism Caravan 7, the unique Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion event launched by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation concurrently accredited to Ukraine unraveled one of its most eye catching activities the “Shopping Mall Activation” which includes diverse cultural performances along with other unique activities at the Dream Town Shopping Mall in the Kiev City Center on the 1 October 2014.
Dream Town Shopping and entertainment center is considered one of the most attractive shopping centers in Ukraine. It is a place that meets all the criteria for a shopping center or a mall. It has everything and more – a lot of branded shops, where you can find everything – from mobile phones to jewelry and fur coats; cafes, restaurants, bistros, pizzerias as well as it is one such place where outdoor activities such as bowling, billiards, curling, ice rink too are possible making the complex one stop shopping center for everyone. Buzzing with activity during all times of the day, Dream Town Shopping Mall unarguably was ideal for Mega Caravan 7 activities.
Mega Tourism Caravan 7 due to popular demand continued its activities for two consecutive days (1 and 2 October) at the Dream Town shopping Mall. The different performances on each day were preceded by an elaborate introduction to Sri Lanka by the HE Udayanga Weeratunga, which was well received by the large gatherings present at the mall. Thereafter the gathering was entertained by Sri Lankan traditional dancing performances together with a “Perehara” on each day. Apart from these performances, leaflets/souvenirs, tourism promotional videos and T-shirts were distributed amongst those who were present in the mall. In addition more than five thousand Ceylon tea cups were served to all those who had gathered to witness the event.
Amongst the Sri Lankan traditional items on display at the shopping mall handicrafts produced by the State owned Gift and Souvenir Boutique “Laksala” attracted a large number of visitors whilst Siddalepa Ayurvedic foot massage applied by specially flown in masseur from Siddhalepa Company was in much demand amongst visitors.
Representatives from Sri Lankan Airlines the national carrier of Sri Lanka disseminated information on the direct flights available from Moscow to Colombo amongst many visitors who were keen on flight details to and from the region. Overall the activities at the Dream Town Shopping mall was a tremendous success and everyone who visited the mall during the presence of Mega Tourism Caravan 7 team praised it for its novelty and uniqueness.
