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As the nation’s premier State-owned chain of stores showcasing the best of Sri Lankan souvenirs, handicrafts, gift items, clothing, fabrics, gems and jewellery, arts and crafts, tea and a lot more, Laksala is all set to make the Avurudu season truly dazzle. All outlets across the island will be gaily decorated in seasonal design motifs, with special lighting, stalls and other displays to delight shoppers.
While being a perennial favourite among tourists and expats, Laksala has aimed the Avurudu festivities and discounts mainly at luring Sri Lankan shoppers who could purchase the best of genuine, locally crafted items, at prices they could only dream of. While creating the true spirit of Avurudu, these festivities are intended to give Sri Lankans a unique shopping experience, which will turn them into lifelong fans of Laksala.
In addition to low prices on most items, shoppers will be delighted to find many items going at very attractive prices on garments and gift items until 30 April. Laksala stores will have a wide variety items on sale for everyone. This gives shoppers the chance to buy not only for themselves and their families, but to purchase gifts at unbelievable prices for t heir near and dear. Avurudu discounts will be on offer at all Laksala outlets throughout Sri Lanka until 30 April.
The Laksala outlet at Thummulla Junction, Bambalapitiya, the flagship store of the brand, will be the venue of many Avurudhu related festivities. These include the ‘live’ creation of handloom garments and batiks, pottery and handicraft items by original craftsmen who have been specially brought in from across the country. They will be on location for the duration of the season. From 9 to 13 April it the Thummulla outlet will feature cooking of Avurudu food, where shoppers can savour their favourite Avurudu food being cooked right in front of their eyes.
Sri Lanka Handicraft Board Director General/CEO Ali Ahlam Nawaz stated that general perception of the public towards Laksala is that the prizes of the products are very high, and have taken all steps to make use of this opportunity to prove that Laksala products are very competitive and high in quality this Avurudu season, Laksala is offering very attractive prizes, for garments and gift items, to its valuable customers.
“We kindly invite each and every one of you to visit Laksala during this Avurudu Season and have a memorable shopping experience, which will also be a feast for the senses for everyone who visits Laksala outlets throughout the island.”
