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A Bridal Duo

by Kirthi Sri Karunaratne
June is the month of brides, and many hundreds of girls walked into a new life style in this month just gone by. Clad in a variety of styles from the saree to ethnic attire and western dress they made their statements in the world of couturier fashions in bridal wear. Even though they were both five star hotel weddings, the simplicity was the most impressive factor at both Duleeni de Alwis’s and of Anoshie Anthony’s celebrations.

The decor in the ballroom of the Hotel Lanka Oberoi at the former wedding relied on Gokkola and white lotuses with little central clay oil lamps to create the fitting background to the bride and her retinue.

Her bridal saree was a creation of a skirt and a blouse, with a long stole in the gossamer gold draped to emulate the fall, flowing into a train. The blouse was worked in gold beads, sequins and zardosi to match the embroidery on the stole.

To adorn her upswept hair style she wore a tiara with a centre parting ornament as well and sprays of gold tinted blossoms. Her jewellery consisted of ‘dimikis’ and a necklace of diamonds, and she carried a bouquet of gold tinted maddonas, and little flowers dusted in gold. Her bridesmaids wore outfits on the same lines, in two shades of peach.

In a dramatic constrast she changed into a Kandyan saree for the goingaway. The saree in bright prussian blue had a wide ‘ihe’ and border in ivory, checked in subtle gold, with central motifs in the blue in them. Her blouse was in the blue organza with the border at the edge of the sleeve. Jewellery was in the traditional style worn by the Kandyan woman, with an unusual pair of kudu earrings, and included the centre parting ornament. Her bouquet this time was in white lotuses and gold dipped paddy on the lines of a sheaf. The groom changed in a sarong and kurta in silk in the same blue.

The bride is the daughter of the late Dr. Plassy de Alwis and Nalini de Alwis, and the groom Charmika, the son of Vijaya and Sujatha Ratnayaka.

It is often the guests that adds to the glitter and glamour of such an occasion, and the clothes certainly makes the woman, quite apart from the adage that clothes make the man. Nalini too favoured the Kandyan saree. The shot green and blue sapphire silk had borders in parrot green and pink woven motifs on a ecru background. She wore a necklace of pearls, and a paddakam of diamonds, and flowers in her hair to finish the picture.

The charcoal hued saree that Manori Seneviratne wore had a ecru and gold border she teamed with an ecru blouse.

Beautiful was the saree of cream net that Sunethra Wijegunawardene wore, which had a border and pallu on black chiffon in a mosiac of a design in Rejput and figures in a galaxy of colours, entirely etched in fine gold. Her blouse was in the simple cream and she wore necklace of stones from Sri Lanka set on gold.

The "pattiya" necklace and heirloom pendent of diamonds were so attractive, that the saree Lukshmie Ranasinghe wore passed us by.

The black silk saree Mallika Hemachandra wore had a narrow border in jewel red and gold, with more colours in the pallu.

The emerald necklace that Sriani Nonis used as an ornament to enhance her outfit was a thing of exquisite craftsmanship and beauty.

Nalini Senanayake had vandykes of a parsi embroidered border on her saree of black raw silk the borders on the cloth and fall in shades of pink, green and off white making an unusual impact.

In western attire was Sonia Jayasinghe, who brought a couturier touch to her grey satin streaked slim line dress, with a jaunty scarf tied at the shoulder. It was also an occasion for another celebration, as it was Nalini’s birthday. The entire evening not being a long drawn out affair, had a feeling of comfortable ease, in a relaxed atmosphere.

 Simple charm

Roy and Kumudini Anthony asked their many friends and relations to the marriage of their daughter Anoshie to Adrian Mendis at St. Anthony’s Church, Colpetty, and to a dinner reception afterwards at the ballroom of the Colombo Hilton. Simple charm with floral decor greeted the guests awaiting the arrival of the couple at the hotel.

The pure white of the bridal saree was refreshing in its beauty, with so many brides today opting for tones of golds and bieges, and other uninspiring colours. Her saree of silk charmeuse was worked in silver zardosi and pearls, beads and sequins, in a border & pallu and her blouse of net with its half lining was scattered in little silver sequins on the net yoke. Her jewellery was of diamonds and consisted of a necklace, long eardrops and a bracelet. Her bouffant veil was off a high haird adorned with sprays of flowers for a simple and elegant finish. Her cascade of a bouquet was of roses and little white flowers.

For the going-away she went even more oriental in a saree of burgundy tissue in a drape that had the end of the fall tucked into her hair. The saree was worked in gold and she wore gold jewellery to match. Her bouquet was of burgundy toned lilies, interspersed with mauve and white flowers. The groom changed into a burgundy shirt for a perfect blending of colour.

The bridesmaids sarees were simple, in a shade of lilac, the fall draped in toga fashion.

The mother of the bride, Kumudini wore a gold woven tanchoi silk, bordered in candy pink worked in gold. Her necklace and eardrops were in Ceylon stones.

Elder daughter Varuni Mendis who is married to the groom’s brother, had her saree of blue silk embroidered in a border and pallu in white and silver, she wore with a sleeveless silver blouse.

Off the run of the mill, was the grey silk saree Sonia Weinmann wore. The silver grey body of the saree had a filigree of an allover design in deeper grey, and for unusual constrast a border of three stripes in ochre, burgundy and black woven with a refined gold. She wore a black and gold choker necklace with earstuds to match.

Her "thoughts" on canvas

"Thoughts" an exhibition of paintings and sketches by Rukmali Samarasinghe will be held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on July 8th and 9th, 2000. This is Rukmali’s first solo exhibition after a successful group exhibition "Inspired by Nature" in 1997. At an early age she had the fortune of a guiding hand, Mrs. Lathifa Ismail who encouraged her to picture her thoughts at St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo. It was much later, after pursuing a professional career in Finance and Information Technology, that she rekindled her interest as a form of relaxation. The encouragement and guidance of mentor "Auntie Lathifa" has been a strong influence in having this exhibition.

Rukmali has been inspired by the scenic places she has visited from her very small days on numerous vacations with family and friends, in Sri Lanka and overseas. This helped her develop an independent style intimately focussed on nature and rural life. Her husband’s interest in photography has also given her the opportunity to select interesting subjects for her paintings.

Rukmali has used oils, acrylics, watercolour and charcoal to express her "Thoughts" on canvas and paper. Her personal preference is watercolour, however, the exhibition has an equal distribution. Water lilies, fauna and flora, wildlife, people at work and worship are themes of focus in her works. Her son and daughter also pursue this relaxing hobby and a few of their exhibits, which have a similar focus, will be on display.

Long Island Youth Orchestra to perform in Colombo and Kandy

The Long Island Youth Orchestra, consisting of 85 hand-picked young musicians from New York in the USA whose ages range from 14 to 25 years, will perform in Sri Lanka for the second time. It is conducted and directed by the indefatigable Martin Dreiwitz.

LIYO exists to draw together exceptionally gifted young players and give them the opportunity of rehearsing and performing challenging music and serves as a cultural and social nexus for gifted young players from multi-racial backgrounds. . . a harmony in more than one sense, which has made itself heard and felt in almost every part of the world.

The LIYO will perform at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on Sunday, 16th July, at 7 p.m. The programme will include selections from the work of Rossini, Bellini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, as well as that of Sousa, Strauss ... and Gershwin.

As always, the emphasis will be on musicality, interpretation and appropriate style.

Ten young Sri Lankan musicians have been invited to perform with the Orchestra at the Concert on the 16th. Up to 100 local music students will attend a Workshop which is to be held by the LIYO on the day proceeding the Colombo performance.

The Orchestra will perform at the Engineering Faculty Hall, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, on Thursday, 13th July. This performance is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kandy.

The LIYO performs in Sri Lanka under the auspices of The Music Trust, a charitable organisation whose objectives are musical education and development in this country. Headed by Lalanath de Silva, Composer and an Associate Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of Colombo; TMT, established in October, 1999, has, in its brief period of existence, been able to generate sufficient funds to assist both students and professional musicians in many ways.

Principal sponsor of this major musical event is Caltex Lubricants Lanka Limited. Co-sponsors are the Sri Lanka German Friendship Society, Delmege Forsyth & Co., Ltd., and the Deutsche Bank . MTV and Yes FM are the media sponsors, while publicity is sponsored by LDB Lintas (Pvt) Ltd.

Unplanned and unwanted pregnancy...

By Zanita Careem
More than 1000 abortions take place daily in Sri Lanka. Most often they are conducted in the most unsatisfactory of conditions which often lead to death for the hapless patient.

An unwanted pregnancy can be a trauma to the married couple. Most often married women often find themselves pregnant due to contraception failure or failure to use contraception. Most often if baby is not on their plans, abortion is the easy answer.

Some married women are mother to more than three or four children and the prospect of having a new one drives them to abortion.

According to Dr. Sriani Basnayake of the Family Planning Association, many women who seek the services of abortion clinics are married. Mrs. Basnayake has been dealing closely with women who had unwanted pregnancies. "We are alarmed by the rise in the women resorting to methods of induced abortion. It is also found that many of the married couples are ignorant of the contraception methods available. Some are afraid of the implications of the pill with regard to an outwardly conservative Sri Lankan society which still maintains some pretence of prudence. Most often they hear that the pill is bad from friends and relations.

Many girls make elaborate plans for the wedding months or years in advance. They plan the bridal outfit, the reception, the decor but never stop to think whether they are ready for a pregnancy at the end of the honeymoon. Most often the couple is burdened with a baby.

Why can’t the newly weds or even the married couples use contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted abortions?. Most often wrong information are given about the pill while myths and taboos might seem an unsolvable problem. The general myth that a pill can cause infertility prevents couples from using it.

The best method of postponing the first pregnancy is the oral contraceptive pill. It is 100 percent effective and is especially recommended for those with high coital frequency like newly weds. It is important to remember that the hormone contained in the pill often leads to some harmless side effects for the first few weeks. Most often they experience slight nausea, giddiness or headaches for a week or two after starting the pill.

This is to be expected but it is not normal in any way, says Mrs. Basnayake. She says that the newly weds should take the pill two months or at least one month before the wedding. The couple should read the instruction leaflets carefully and start taking the pill on the first day of the menses. Thereafter take the pill every day without a break. There is no necessity to stop the pill taking after a year or so and restart later.

Mrs. Basnayake said "Extensive research has proved that the pill does not lead to subfertility or infertility in women and on stopping the pill a woman’s fertility is restored to its former level. Most often women conceive within a month or two of discontinuing the method".

A brand like "Mithuri" which is marketed by the FPA is 100 % safe and effective and is available in all pharmacies throughout the country at a reasonable price.

For those who do not wish to take the pill there are other methods of postponing the first pregnancy. The husband can use condoms which is freely available. For those who dislike the artificial method there are natural methods like withdrawal for men, and the safe period method for women.

Mrs. Basnayake points out that the safe period is not very reliable and can only be practised by girls whose menses occur very regularly.

Unplanned and unwanted pregnancy is common among both newly weds and married couples. In desperation they risk their lives and go for unsafe abortions. With this in mind the Family Planning Association also introduced the emergency contraception pill, the ECP. This pill will reduce unwanted pregnancies and consequenly discourage abortion. To the layman the pill is known as the Morning after Pill.

There is no particular age barrier for the ECP. The most common reason given for the unwanted pregnancy was unplanned sex while unprotected sex with lovers and burst condom/condom slipped followed closely at second or third. ECP is not another form of abortion, specified Dr. Basnayake. ECP are not the same as abortion pills which would be taken after you miss a period, Dr. Basnayake explains. ECP prevents pregnancy in one of three ways by temporarily stopping eggs from being produced by preventing fertilisation of the eggs by sperm or by stopping a fertilised egg from attaching itself to the uterus. Dr. Basnayake pointed out that the ECP will not work if a woman is already pregnant as the fertilised egg has been implanted in the uterus.

As for side effects they are minimal and rare. It may cause nausea and vomiting in the case of some women while others may complain of sore breasts or headache. However, such symptoms last only a day or two.

Dr. Basnayake cautions that there is a danger of ECP being used as an alternative or in lieu of contraception. This must not happen, stressed Dr. Basnayake. ECP must not replace other methods of contraception. Frequent use could cause to be less effective. As its name rightly suggests it should be used only in an emergency.

By offering a safe and effective method of preventing unwanted pregnancies, the FPA has done a great deal.

Coitus interruptus (withdrawal method)

If practised carefully this method can be very effective. A study has revealed that among high income couples the failure rate was exactly the same as for the diaphragm. The diaphragm is, however, not used in Sri Lanka.

Fertility awareness

This is based on the recognition of physiological signs and symptoms that ovulation is imminent. Successful fertilisation of an ovum usually occurs within 12 to 24 hours of ovulation although sperm can survive in the female genital tract for at least three days. In some cases viable sperm have been identified at seven days although it is still not known whether they are capable of fertilisation. This fertility awareness method needs assessment of several physiological phenomena such as

* A record of body temperature every day on waking. A slight elevation of up to half a degree centigrade indicates that ovulation is imminent.

* It also needs an assessment of cervical mucus. At ovulation the mucus rapidly changes from the consistency of egg-white to a scant viscous and sticky discharge.

Natural family planning

The calendar method, where a woman calculates her fertile periods by the shortest and longest cycle lengths experienced during the preceeding year is not reliable and is therefore not advisable.

Other methods

The male condom — Modern condoms are made from the highest quality prelubricated latex and are freely available. The side effects are minimal. Some condoms are lubricated with spermicide. Varieties worldwide include different colours, different flavours and so on. It is important to use only a waterbased lubricant with condoms. Vaseline and mineral based oils are not advisable as these can weaken latex and may even dissolve it.

The combined pill

The combined oral contraceptive pill contains two hormones, an oestrogen and a proestrogen. It imitates the hormone state of the body during pregnancy and prevents the maturation and the release of the eggs. Possible side effects include nausea, headaches, mood changes, weight gain, spotting and breast tenderness. Evidence linking the combined pill and breast cancer is contradictory and confusing but we do not know that it protects against endometrial and ovarian cancers. It has never been proved that the pill causes cancer.

The female condom

This is not available in Sri Lanka. It is as effective as the male condom with careful use and it has a burst rate of less than one percent. It is much larger than the male version. It consists of a polyurethane sheath and two flexible rings. The smaller, inner ring sits loosely inside the sheath. This helps you to insert it and holds the condom in position beyond the pubic bone. The outer ring may dangle between the legs initially but lies flat against the vulva during intercourse.

The Neo-Sampon foam tablet

This tablet is inserted by the woman a few minutes before intercourse deep into the vagina. It contains an active spermicide. When it comes into contact with the vaginal moisture it dissolves forming a foam so that the neck of the womb is covered by this spermicide foam. Most of the travelling sperms are killed. It is not a 100 percent effective method.

'Women 2000'

What follows is the text of the speech made by Zahra Shojaie, Iran’s presidential advisor for women affairs at "Women 2000" conference on Thursday in United Nations Headquarters, New York.

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the merciful.

Mr. President, The five-year review conference is indeed a very propitious opportunity to take stock of the implementation of the "Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action", evaluate the accomplishments made thus far and obstacles encountered along the way, identify the challenges ahead, and look for further initiatives and measures to meet these challenges and ensure sustainable progress of women in the years and decades to come. Looking back at Beijing, it can hardly be disputed that the conference addressed and dealt with a wide range of important and extremely sensitive issues, man, many of which are shared by all and some others not so.

The intensity of the still on-going negotiations on the text of the final outcome of the review conference is, nothing else, a vivid reminder to all of us in the international community of the fact that we still have to deal with the same important issues and also that our common efforts towards achieving consensus should continue. Moreover, the state negotiations is also indicative of the formidable challenges to international community is facing in grappling with the question how to better implement the Beijing outcome and commitments, at both national international levels.

This daunting task is be rendered much more difficult to the negative aspects of globalization process, particularly in the developing world, thus making implementation more exacting.

The Beijing Conference was a significant and substantial step forward in our collective endeavors to address various areas of women’s issues and agree on a set of practical actions and measures. Its outcome represented the delicate compromise among competing value systems and outlooks on, inter alia, such sensitive concepts and issues as family, marriage, sexuality and reproduction which play a central role in the life of all societies.

Since these concepts involve long-established universal fundamental ethical principles and values, they simply cannot be subjected to a post- modern "laissez faire, laissez passer" mentality and approach, particularly when eschewed by the smaller part .of the human community. On this specific point, I want to be absolutely clear. Given the existing differences on the definition, interpretation and application of fundamental concepts as regards the status and rights of women, as individuals, in the family and in the society, future success on a global scale toward further progress of women and their situation requires honest collective efforts towards a common normative framework. Such a common-normative framework should derive from various living value systems and should ensure the fundamental human rights of women and their equity and equality with men

From an Islamic perspective traditional outlook, based on the erroneous notion of superiority of men over women, does injustice not only to women but to men and humanity as a whole. Equally nefarious is the view that disregards the differences in creation between men and women. Both men and women are valuable components of humanity, each possessing equally their respective characteristics and potentials for intellectual, social, cultural and political development, which are complimentary and mutually reinforcing. Certainly not competing, let alone antagonistic. Definition and construction of relationships between men and women, both at the level of family and the society at large, on the basis of complementary of respective functions and roles, cooperation and participation, is certainly conducive to the realization of their inmate potentialities and development of a more humane order.

Within this perspective, the centrality of family as the basic unit of society should be emphasized and accorded due attention. It is from this vantage point that we approach various issues on the agenda and formulate our position on the specific provisions being negotiated.

A realistic assessment of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action indicates that despite progress in some areas many of the agreed targets and set objectives have yet to be achieved both at national and international levels. The situation needs to be redressed over and above articulation of positions and exchange of polemics, necessary and even inevitable as they may be considered, however, the present conference should devote itself to devising practical ways and means to promote respect for women’s rights and elevate their status in a real sense, facilitate and institutionalize their empowerment, ensure their meaningful participation in all aspects of the social life, and effectively prevent violation of their rights and dignity, both within the family and at the level of the society.

Achievement of these objectives, needless to say, requires the adoption of initiatives and measures towards creating an enabling and mutually supportive environment at the national as well as the international level.

Mr. President, Let me now turn to the national scene. Having actively participated in the Beijing Conference and made its contribution to the final outcome, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has since vigorously pursued the implementation of the Platform for Action. Nevertheless, difficulties and challenges in various areas are yet to be addressed and overcome. Promotion of the status and rights of women and their empowerment has been an integral part of the policy of President Khatami’s Administration since it took office in August 1997. The concurrent policy devoted to the expansion of civil society and institutionalization of its role at the national level has also contributed to a more active engagement and participation by women in different walks of social and political life. The still on-going popular reform process within the Iranian society, which aims at transforming various aspects and dimensions of our social and political life within the framework of the Constitution; has, inter alia, much to do with the women’s question In fact, Iranian women, along with the youth, played a paramount role in the 1997 presidential elections; a critical role further continued in the nationwide elections of the city and village councils in early 1999 as well as recently in the parliamentary elections in February 2000, where the reform platform gained the majority seats.

Our overall policy towards women, based on the exalted Islamic precepts and values as well the letter and spirit of the Constitution, has been pursued through the following measures. Appointment of women to decision-making posts including two at the Cabinet level; promotion of education at all levels, provision of necessary services particularly in the area of health and family planning establishment and promotion of commissions for women’s affairs; identification of the problems and obstacles to the women’s advancement; and in this regard, promulgation of necessary legislation.

As recent as last week and for the first time, a woman deputy was appointed to the Bureau of the new Parliament. Another important measure relates to the inclusion of gender perspective in the Third Five- Year National Development Plan (2000-2004). Within the framework of the Plan, special attention has been paid to the objective of the promotion of women’s status, including through increased allocation of annual budget to women’s affairs at national, provincial and local levels. Provision of financial support to women heads of household and rural women has also been another measure in this respect.

Mr. President, bettennent of women’s situation in various fields, in all societies and on a global scale, calls for the resolute will and determination of the entire human community effective combating of different forms of violation of women’s rights and their protection against all forms of violence and abuse, requires action at the national level and cooperation at the international level. Conflict resolution and promotion and establishment of peace and tranquillity in the first place and achievement of long-term, comprehensive and humane development are among the requisite conditions to this end.

It should be further underlined that effective and meaningful empowerment of women in all societies, particularly in the developing world, depends, first and foremost, on the achievement of development and eradication of poverty.

If history is any indication, long-term peace and stability cannot but be achieved through tolerance and understanding among all societies, cultures and peoples. We believe dialogue among Civilizations, as proposed by President Khatami and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly and as premised on the central notion of cultural diversity, constitutes the suitable framework towards arriving at such an understanding.

To close my statement may I avail myself of the unique opportunity of the historic occasion of the review Conference in the Millennium year to appeal to you all, Ladies and Gentlemen, to join hands in solidarity to rise to the challenge and commit ourselves, individually and collectively, to make the life of ail women across the-globe, in the years and decades ahead, a humane and fulfilling experience. Let us resolve not be found wanting in this solemn commitment.

Thank you very much, Mr. President.

Bitten by the fashion bug

Years away from home in the quest for a future took him to Qatar where he honed his childhood sixth sense for dress and design on the famous Helen and Daniel fashion school.

It is here that Sinha Pieris had a peek through the looking glass at the enchanting array of design dress and decor.

The sustained artistic fervour he nurtured synergised his intrinsic design sense into forms, fabric and fashion.

Where does his influence and inspiration lie? "My designs are largely Western. I watch all the programs on fashion on TV. I design for advertisements and fashion boutiques. The influence of the West is distinct in my clothes".

Commenting on the current Sri Lankan fashion scenario Sinha says "Today the cloth and jacket is on the wane, but it’s the best fashion statement that Lanka can be proud of. We should revive it, it suits our climate conditions and it is the best fashionable attire.

Fashion in general says Sinha is gearing up more for cut and colour. Simplicity in look and style is becoming more of the "inconcept".

Were his parents not perturbed to find him make a career of something which would still be viewed more or less as a woman’s domain, though many of the international designers are males. "My family is very supportive" he says. His uncle Yrol Jayawardena being a designer perhaps provided the catalyst. Sinha does not choose to limit himself and he is proposing to draw on his international links to further his profession.

My plan is to start on my own. "Definitely no. I would like to work for a fashion boutique," he said.

The school of design fine-tuned the understanding of his cuts and craft.

As for his own design ideas, he has drawn from many influences, but as an artist his inspiration has been to draw on textures, the cut, the line and fine details.

Imagination seems to be his goldmine from which he draws unceasingly to create styles which are refreshingly unusual and eye-catching. This diffident man has close association with the leading designers.Within the parameters of his own individual style, one common feature is all pervading - his concept of simplicity and elegance. - ZC

Event of the week
Stamp exhibition

A stamp exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Women Teachers Network (SLWTN) and All Ceylon Union of Teachers was held on June 3rd and 4th at the Colombo Art Gallery from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The best entries from those submitted by members of Philatelic Clubs in Colombo Schools were on display.

This was done under the Education for Leisure Project to boost the hobby of stamp collecting among school children. This project was the brain wave of the President of the SLWTN Mrs. Diana Jayasundera who worked with dedication with lot of sacrifices. She hopes to make this an annual feature.

The exhibition also included models of tram cars as well as stamps relating to transport by a Japanese engineer, Mr. M. Takura, working on the Victoria Bridge, project. This was much appreciated by adults as well as school children.

The chief guest on the first day was Mr. H. Kumarasinghe, Director of the Philatelic Bureau, F. Medis. Former President of the Philatelic Society addressing the gathering enlightened the younger generation present, on the advantages of stamp collecting.

This beautiful exhibition which was of much educational value culminated with the award of prizes by the Director of the Museum Mrs. Y. Mapatuna to the winners.

Kottu Roti galore whilst dining under the stars!

Today, in Colombo hardly is a place to enjoy dining not just under the stars, but with an ambiance not to be found. Hilton Colombo has just the answer with the Curry Leaf Garden Restaurant. Families enjoy the well laid out space and the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. For the visiting or resident expatriates who either yearn for local food or wants to learn how to enjoy it, also has the opportunity. With village damsels making both sweet and savoury tit-bits, and appetizers or a "meal end" treat, local musicians blending in with the outdoor atmosphere, cultural dance performances on a Sunday evening a variety of typical homestyle specialties are created nightly. Time and again, Chef Rajah and his team belt out various promotions and now they take great pride in presenting the ever popular "Kottu Roti" in all its glory.

This "all in one" dish, will be available from the 7th July to 16th July at 1800 - midnight at the Garden restaurant. This wholesome meal with all the trimmings in the dish can be spiced up to your desire. It’s a meal with vegetables, egg, and any kind of meat all in one. One can even spice up the evening with Chili Crab made to order with Chicken, Lobster, Seafood, Prawn, Crab, Beef, Mutton, Egg, Vegetable even Fish Kottu is yours to discover. Aside from its garden splendour and waterscaped beauty there is a whole range of other Authentic Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine to relish.

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