‘Sthree Utsav 2012’ organised by the Sri Lanka India Society

The Sri Lanka India Society hosted a night themed ‘Sthree Utsav 2012’ – a celebration for women – filled with much exuberance on 9 June at the Grand Ballroom of Taj Samudra. Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Shri P. Kumaran was the chief guest at this glamorous event that was attended by MPs, the diplomatic community, members of the society and their family and friends.

The night kicked off with a beautiful dance that fused elements of traditional Indian and Sri Lankan dances choreographed by the brilliant Vasugi Jegatheeswaran. The dance was soon followed by a fashion show that incorporated the trendy attires of United Colors of Benetton and the elegant jewellery of Jewel Laurel – the two main sponsors of the evening – which was choreographed by the versatile Anushan Perera.

The Revlon make up session done by the renowned international beauty instructor Ramani Arsecularatne also entertained guests while a cocktail presentation done by the much acclaimed bartender of Taj Samudra had the guests spellbound with his antics.

As the night wore on, more amusement awaited the guests with the popular Sri Lankan percussion band, Nadro, providing upbeat yet vibrant music with their ingenious performance. Equipped with numerous events, the crowning moment of the evening was the Most Glamorous Lady selection, which proved rather difficult with a room full of elegant and beautiful ladies and the evening concluded with cocktails that allowed the guests to mingle with one another.

Relaying his sentiments about the ‘Sthree Utsav 2012’, Sri Lanka India Society President Kandiah Neelakandan said, “The Sri Lanka India Society is a friendship society and without a doubt the ‘Sthree Utsav 2012’ helped to promote our objective of fostering friendship while developing the cultural and social relations between the two nations. Therefore, in this light we would like to invite others to come and join the Sri Lanka India Society as members, so that more will be able to lend a hand in furthering the growing relationship between the two countries.”

“The event ‘Sthree Utsav 2012’ proved to be a night of entertainment that successfully combined fashion, fusion and glamour,” said Revlon General Manager T. S. Prakash and Sri Lanka India Society executive committee member, who also acted as the Project Chairman of the event. “President Kandiah Neelakandan, Secretary Sampath Seresinghe and Treasurer A. A. M. Illiyas with countless other members of the Society helped relentlessly with the event and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who graced and helped to make ‘Sthree Utsav’ a success.”

The Sri Lanka India Society is one of the oldest friendship societies in Sri Lanka with a history of more than 50 years and with a membership that encompasses more than 600 people island-wide.

In order to gain membership or more information regarding The Sri Lanka India Society please direct your queries to the address – M&N Building, (level five) No. 2 Deal Place, Colombo 3 or email to [email protected].