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British comedy hypnotist Alan Bates delivered a fast moving comedy show and hilarious interactive show.
The evening also included ‘A Touch of Glamour’ – 7 Designers, 1 night, Lights..Camera…Action! – Up close and personal with the designers from Buddi Batik, Indi, Koca, O:Live Couture, Ramona Oshini, Aslam – Gee Bees and Ramzi.
These premier designers were given a platform to create one ‘Show Stopper’ piece which was displayed during the cocktail hour. 
Ramani Fernando completed the look as the official Hair and Makeup Partner. Tiesh Jewellers adorned the models with their stunning jewellery and gave guests amazing discounts for the night.
Like the artist, MINI, the presenting sponsor of the event, is also originally from the UK. The brand stands for lifestyle, fun, originality; thus suited the whole theme perfectly. MINI and its ‘cool’ cars were present at the event and had a few surprises ready for the audience.
Heinz Reuter, Chairman of Prestige Automobile Ltd, the official importer of MINI and BMW in Sri Lanka said, “I am happy to be part of this charity dinner event and I am looking forward to a great night with lots of laughter and delight.”
Latika Alok, Producer for Colombo VIP Night said, “This evening has all the elements of fun, food and fashion and will definitely be the place to be seen with red carpet interviews and lots of photo opportunities. For this Charity Dinner and we are delighted to support the Hilton Colombo’s CSR program and will be raising funds for Sooriyawewa Weliwewa Pradeepa Pre-School to help construct a building and provide related school equipment for approximately 50 students between the ages of three and five years old.”
The fun filled evening included pre-dinner cocktails hosted by Wine World, followed by a scrumptious three-course Chapoutier wine paired dinner prepared by the award winning Hilton Colombo Chefs. Guests also had the opportunity to sample the Senok Ceylon Tea Experience.
The ambience was enhanced by the Tasters Lounge, Espresso coffee bar created by Illy and an alfresco lounge by Meubel House.
No Colombo VIP event would be complete without exclusive door gifts. This time there was a ‘His and Her’ door gift by NailSpa and Camagni Ceylon. The official airline for the event was Qatar Airways and Alan Bates was hosted by Colombo Courtyard. Other supporting sponsors included Mangrove hotel, Souvenir Brochure Partner and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Ticket Print Partner.
For event updates please visit www.facebook.com/ladies.vip.night.colombo.
