Cinnamon Grand unveils eco-friendly Environmental Wisdom Cards

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Purchase a unique box of Environmental Wisdom Cards from the Cinnamon Grand and pass on the wisdom. On offer are twelve inspiring cards, with stunning images of the 200 year old Banyan tree at the village in the city, Nuga Gama, as a tribute to environmental wisdom passed down through the years. Captured by the world renowned Los Angeles photographer Steve Cohn, the images are accompanied with thought provoking and informative environmental quotes that establish an understanding of our symbiotic relationship with nature.

The cards, printed on recycled paper and accompanying envelops are beautifully boxed, so as to make for an elegant gift or even a souvenir of your visit to the hotel. Buying a box of environmental cards offers you the opportunity to play a role in preserving the environment, as all proceeds from sales goes to theField Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka, which actively works towards conserving the avifauna of Sri Lanka.

The imperial Nuga (Banyan Tree) at the hotel has retained its majesty for 200 years while bearing witness to the many changes in the city’s landscape throughout the years. Still standing strong, the tree was a stimulus to Cohn who found its beauty a true treat for his artistic expression.

The quotes are authored by illustrious personalities such Albert Einstein – Theoretical Physicist, William Wordsworth – British Poet and Arahat Mahinda – an Indian Buddhist monk who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka– whom have all offered the world environmental wisdom that has had a lasting impact to date.

The cards, envelopes and box are all printed on recycled paper and are a potent reflection of Cinnamon Grand’s commitment to introducing innovative and useful environmental initiatives for associates, customers and other stakeholders. You too can do your part for nurturing nature buy opting to by a box of the attractive Environmental Wisdom Cards, for yourself or as a gift. Card boxes are available at the Cinnamon Grand’s Reception or Executive Lounge. Call 0112 437437 for more information.