Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions Shines in Moldova
03-05th October 2014
Mega Tourism Caravan 7, planned and executed under the close supervision of His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga the Ambassador to Russian Federation, as its final out door event enthralled thousands of Moldovians gathered at the MallDova Mall in Kishinev, the capital city of Maldova, with a glittering cultural show and uniquely Sri Lankan activities. The show termed, “Shopping Mall Activation” continued for two days; 04 and 05 of October 2014 and attracted thousands to the MallDova Mall.
MallDova Mall unarguably one of the most sort after malls both by locals and foreigners has more than 130 shops, a supermarket which covers 2300 square meters, a multiplex cinema, and a playground for children, bowling and other various leisure options. Organizing the Sri Lankan show, a brainchild of HE Udayanaga Weeratunga at the MallDova mall unarguably is a master stroke in attracting Moldavians who travel to South Asia regularly.
National Wine Day returns to the Great National Assembly Square– Kishinev in on October 5th and 6th, 2014 with a revised concept. This year the organizers are brought the audience closer to the wine producers through professional wine tastings, visits to the vineyards and special moments dedicated to the culture of wine, arts and gastronomy. The 12th edition of the National Wine Day is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Association of Producers and Exporters of Wines of Moldova, Codru PGI Association and Divin PGI Association.
The Sri Lankan stall and the stageconstructed specially for this eventstood elegant at the MallDova mall with grand décor of culture, beaches, wild life, festivals, water sports, Buddhist attractions of Sri Lanka. The performances on both days 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.
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) which partnered this Mega event, contributed in no small way towards its success. SLTPB which has been working hand in glove with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow towards transforming Sri Lanka to be Asia’s foremost tourism destination for thousands of tourists from Commonwealth of Independent States, provided expert advice and specialists in the tourism trade to make the Mega Tourism Promotion Caravan 7 a great success.
