Caravan 4 – Udayanga Weeratunga

Tuesday August 27th, 2013in Caravan 4 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workshop open President

Workshop on Sri Lanka Tourism Conducted for Tour Operators, Belarus
Mega Tourism Caravan 4, which is the annual flagship Tourism promotion programme of the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation accredited to Republic of Belarus as part of its much sort after activities conducted a comprehensive workshop for Tour Agents and Operators on Tourism Promotion at the conference hall of Hotel Beijing in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus on the 27 August 2013.
His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga the Ambassador of Sri Lanka commenced the proceedings of the workshop with a very informative and an educative presentation on Sri Lanka Tourism. During the presentation he provided insights into Sri Lankan history, culture, society, climatic conditions, major tourist attractions, important cities, visa procedures and recent infrastructure developments in the spheres’ of socio – economic and tourism. The eye catching dancing performances of the Dancers Guild directed by maestro Chandana Wickramasinghe was a major attraction at the workshop.
The turn-out for the workshops exceeded 250 participants. During the workshops the participants were issued with tourism promotional materials such as leaflets, booklets, and audio CD’s and many more. The package of two Audio CD’s gives an exclusive commentary on 49 important tourist locations and covers Colombo, Kelaniya, Pinnawela Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Mihintale Polonnraruwa, Euwara Eliya, Kandy, Yala nad Galle. The package which is been published in Russian language which is widely used in the Republic of Belarus is an excellent tour guide to the tourists from Republic of Belarus.
The enthusiasm and the keenness with which the participants indulged in the activities of the workshop was a testimony to its success. One factor which cannot be overlooked in this instance is the fluency with which HE Udayanga Weerathunga explained the relevant details to all the participants. His vast knowledge on tourism and the requirements of those who intend visiting Sri Lanka from the Republic of Belarus contributed in no small way in convincing all the tour operators and the agents present that Sri Lanka is country which has all the facilities to make a visitors stay exciting and enjoyable. This no doubt was a major contributory factor to the successful conduct of the workshop for tour operators and their agents in the Republic of Belarus.

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Saturday August 24th, 2013in Caravan 4 0 Comments 0 Likes

Culture shared with Minsk

Sri Lankan Traditions shared with Republic of Belarus
24 August 2013
The role played by the Sri Lanka Tourist Board in supporting the efforts of the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation in organizing these activities in the Republic of Belarus is also worthy of mention. The Sri Lanka Tourist Board which is the lead agency in promoting tourism in Sri Lanka actively participated in the event keeping in line with its two main objectives; Marketing and promoting Sri Lanka directly or indirectly as a tourist and travel destination of quality in accordance with the Tourism Development Plan and promoting Sri Lanka as a gateway to the South Asian Regions; and making Sri Lanka known as the Centre of Excellence in tourism management and development in the region.
The enormous task of organizing this event which heralded the beginning of another five-day tourism promotion campaign in the Commonwealth of Independent States would not have been possible, if not for the resolute and untiring efforts of His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga, the Ambassador of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation. His vast experience and hard earned knowledge on tourism coupled with the flair for meticulous planning and attention to detail were the main contributory factors for the tremendous success achieved during a short span of time in popularizing Sri Lanka as a tourist destination in CIS countries.

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Friday August 23rd, 2013in Caravan 4 0 Comments 0 Likes

Culture shared with Stolista

Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions shared with Stolista Mall
23 August 2013
The cultural and traditional activities at the Stolista Mall commenced with an elaborate introduction to Sri Lanka by HE Udayanga Weeratunga, which was well received by the large gathering present at the mall. This was followed by Sri Lankan traditional dancing performances together with a “Perehara” which was a major attraction. 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 teacups were served to all those who had gathered to witness the event.
Amongst the Sri Lankan traditional items on display at the Stolitsa shopping mall handicrafts produced by the State owned Gift and Souvenir Boutique “Laksala” attracted a large number of visitors. Laksala, the renowned Gift and Souvenir Boutique in Sri Lanka lived up to its reputation by not only displaying various attractive handcrafted souvenirs but also assisting in conducting elaborate explanations on the items which were on display. The demonstration of carving of a mask by an expert craftsman created intrigue amongst the spectators who showed keenness to get to know the nitty-gritty of the art of carving masks.

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Thursday August 22nd, 2013in Caravan 4 0 Comments 0 Likes

Traditions shared with Minsk

Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions shared with People in Minsk
Grand Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Show- Mega Tourism Caravan 4 organized by the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation commenced its activities with a glittering show at the Stolista Mall in the Minsk city which is the capital of the Republic of Belarus on the 24 September 2014. Meticulously planned and minutely executed under the close supervision of His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga, the Ambassador to Russian Federation with accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, the show at the mall aptly named, Shopping Mall Activation showcasing the ‘Culture and Traditions’ of Sri Lanka was a tremendous success and gave the right impetus to other activities to follow.
According to many who visit Minsk, Stolitsa Mall is considered one of the best malls in the city. This Mega shopping Mall got pretty much everything from clothes to alcohol to souvenirs. Due to this Stolista Mall attracts large number of locals and foreigners and is ideal for tourism promotional activities.

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