[:en]Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions shared with People in Minsk
24-26 September 2014
Grand Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Show- Mega Tourism Caravan 7 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.
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 … 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 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.
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 2-week long 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.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”108″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:ru]Культура и традиции Шри-Ланки поделился с Людей в Минске
24-26го октябя 2014
Гранд Шри-Ланка по развитию туризма Шоу-Мега Туризм Караван 7 организована посольством Демократической Социалистической Республики Шри-Ланка в Российской Федерации начала свою деятельность с блестящей шоу в Stolista Mall в городе Минске, который является столицей Республики Беларусь на 24 сентября 2014 года тщательно спланированы и выполнены сиюминутно под тщательным наблюдением Его Превосходительства Удаянга Виратунга, посла в Российской Федерации с аккредитацией в Республике Беларусь, шоу в торговом центре метко назвал, Торговый центр Активация демонстрации «Культура и традиции «Шри-Ланки был огромный успех, и дал нужный импульс к другой деятельности, чтобы следовать.
По мнению многих, кто посетит Минск, Столица Торговый центр считается одним из лучших торговых центров в городе. Это мега торговый центр получил почти все, начиная от одежды до сувениров спирта. В связи с этим Stolista Mall привлекает большое количество местных жителей и иностранцев, и идеально подходит для туризма рекламной деятельности.
Культурные и традиционные мероприятия на Stolista Mall началось с разработки введения в Шри-Ланке по Е.П. Удаянга Виратунга, который был хорошо принят в большом стечении настоящее в торговом центре. Это сопровождалось Шри-Ланки традиционных танцевальные вместе с «Perehara», который был главной достопримечательностью. Помимо этих выступлений, листовок, сувениров, туристических рекламных видео и футболки были распределены среди тех, кто присутствовал в торговом центре. Кроме того, чем более 4000тыс цейлонский чай чашки служил всем тем, кто собрались, чтобы засвидетельствовать это событие.
Среди Шри-Ланки традиционных экспонатов на Столица торговый центр ремесленных изделий Государственной принадлежит подарок и сувенир Boutique «Laksala» привлекает большое количество посетителей. Laksala, известный подарок и сувенир Бутик в Шри-Ланке жил до своей репутацией, не только отображать различные привлекательные сувениры ручной работы, но и оказание помощи в проведении сложных объяснений по пунктам, которые были выставлены. Демонстрация резьбы маски экспертным мастера создали интригу среди зрителей, которые показали заинтересованность, чтобы узнать мельчайшие искусства резьбовых масок.
Роль Шри-Ланки по туризму в поддержке усилий посольства Шри-Ланки в Российской Федерации в организации этих мероприятий в Республике Беларусь является также достойны упоминания. Шри-Ланки совет по туризму, который является ведущим учреждением в развитии туризма в Шри-Ланке активное участие в мероприятии, сохраняя в соответствии с двумя основными целями; Маркетинг и продвижение Шри-Ланка, прямо или косвенно, как туристического и путешествия назначения качества в соответствии с Планом развития туризма и продвижения Шри-Ланка в качестве шлюза для Южной Азии регионов; и делает Шри-Ланка известна как центр передового опыта в области управления и развития туризма в регионе.
Огромная задача организации этого мероприятия, которое ознаменовало начало новой 2-недельного туризма рекламной кампании в Содружестве Независимых государств, не было бы возможным, если бы не решительные и неустанные усилия Его Превосходительства Удаянга Виратунга, посол Демократической Социалистическая Республика Шри-Ланка в Российской Федерации. Его обширный опыт и с трудом заработанные знания по туризму в сочетании с талантом к тщательного планирования и внимания к деталям были основными факторами для взносов огромной успех, достигнутый в течение короткого промежутка времени в популяризации Шри-Ланка как туристическое направление в странах СНГ.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”108″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:SI]Sri Lankan Culture and Traditions shared with People in Minsk
24-26 September 2014
Grand Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Show- Mega Tourism Caravan 7 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.
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 … 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 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.
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 2-week long 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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