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Lanka’s famed beach shack battles demolition

The government gave Colombo beach restaurant Wadiya 10 days to pack up and leave — or face demolition by Amal Jayasinghe Pix by Ishara Kodikara (AFP)Sri Lanka’s famed seafood shack Beach Wadiya has…

  • Sri Lanka's Beach Wadiya faces demolition due to coastal clean-up order.
  • Restaurant, over 50 years old, has hosted royalty and sports legends.
  • Family wins temporary reprieve, preventing demolition for two weeks.

Vietnamese culinary magic at Sheraton

By Zanita Careem The vibrant flavours and rich cultural spirit of VietNam came alive at the Sheraton Colombo, where a special Vietnamese food festival ” Soul of Vietnam” brought together diplomats…

  • Sheraton Colombo hosts Vietnamese culinary festival "Soul of Vietnam"
  • Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam emphasizes coffee culture
  • Festival runs from September 11 to 20 at Colombo Kitchen

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