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Crescat Boulevard, the premier shopping mall in Sri Lanka, will celebrate this Christmas with a carnival theme.
Crescat provides Christmas shoppers with comfort and convenience, making it a one-stop shopping experience that offers everything from clothing, jewellery, shoes, accessories, books, stationery, groceries, pharmaceuticals, confectionary, vines and spirits and souvenirs to services like hair care, grooming and massages.
Just like fine wine which refines with age, the sought-after venue has incorporated the spirit of Christmas with shoppers being transported to a magical land.
The Christmas Carnival at Crescat will be hosted from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily and will give busy shoppers energy and enthusiasm, surrounding them with a wholesome Christmas experience this season. Visitors can shop, grab a bite at a multi-cuisine food court, do their grocery shopping, get their hair done or car washed all in one place.
Shopaholics can indulge in bargain splurges with Crescat’s exclusive deals with up to 70% off, and buy one, get one free offers and gift vouchers on in-store diverse purchases. Among the many leading shops at Crescat, apparel from local and international brands is available at Kadapatha, Benares, Dilly and Carlo, Odel, Pierre Cardin, Addidas, Hameedias and Shopping Girl while glamorous sprees can be embarked on at Benares & Yoland. For those who want to enrich their minds, exciting books and stationery are available at Full Stop and Vijitha Yapa. DSI stands strong as the trusted footwear store. Shoppers can also get a free eye test and the latest fashion eyewear from Vision Care.
Those who have a passion for jewellery can check out Swaroski, Maklika Hemachandra, Stone and String and Chamathka for exquisite jewellery. Parfumerie and Exclusive Lines offer a paradise for those who want to sample the best perfumes. FootRub provides much-needed rest and relaxation, while Chagall, Head Turners, British Cosmetics Nail Spa and Spa Ceylon offers many avenues for special hair and beauty makeovers. The Triumph store is a must-visit for quality lingerie. Rovello also offers a speciality chocolates store. Shoppers could shop the finest Ceylon Tea, straight from its tea gardens, at Dilmah and Mlesna stores while enjoying the yummy nibbles from Rancrisp and Royal Cashew.
Crescat Boulevard also provides free parking for one hour for purchases valued at Rs. 2,500 and above from 10-24 December.
The Crescat Christmas Carnival is a celebration for the entire family, offering an array of special shopping and entertainment avenues. Kids can enjoy the company of Santa Claus at the fireplace every day from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. until 24 December, while shopaholics and foodies can unwind through shopping splurges and food tasting.
The mall will host its annual ‘Christmas Fair’, with an array of games for kids and adults along with carrousel rides, store offers, booths and vendors selling popcorn and candy floss for the enjoyment of kids and grownups, creating a festive atmosphere.
The mall will host a food festival on 20 and 21 December where food such as pizzas from Pizza Hut and Malaysian, Chinese, Western, Thai, Japanese and fusion cuisine can be sampled from 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Rovello chocolates and Dilmah Tea samples will also be on offer.
A choir competition will be hosted featuring many carollers who will serenade shoppers with tunes of the season on 19 December. Corporate executives can enjoy a fun break with lunchtime team competitions at the carnival. An exclusive vintage Volkswagen car rally is also expected to make a pit stop around tea time on 21 December for the benefit of car enthusiasts. Crescat Boulevard invites everyone to celebrate Christmas and bask in holiday cheer.