Mount Lavinia, Sri
Lanka – The ever so dynamic team of Mount Lavinia Hotel, known for thinking out
of the box, takes the traditions to the next level, this time with the support
of forward thinking organization, the International Expatriate Association of
Colombo (IEA).
“The Christmas and
New Year festivities are celebrated by many people in the world, despite their
religion and background and that makes it a colorful event with the objective
of true spirit of Christmas. We at the Mount Lavinia Hotel have been actively
promoting the unity among all for several years now, where the traditional tree
lighting ceremony, on the day after the Thanksgiving Day, is being attended by
the clergy, representing diverse denominations and faith. Hence starting the
festive season with the traditional cake mixing and inviting the members of the
International Expatriate Association of Colombo (IEA) is just putting another
unique spin on the year end festivities,” said Anura Dewapura, General Manager
of Mount Lavinia Hotel.
The International
Expatriate Association of Colombo (IEA) was established in October 2007 as a
diverse group of expatriates living in Colombo, Sri Lanka and ever since its
inception, the group operated with the same purpose. The IEA is a non-profit,
non-political association which aims to help expatriates find their way around
this lovely island. Close to 180 members from 41 different countries make the
IEA and indeed a truly “global group”. The IEA’s membership is open to all
expatriates living in Sri Lanka, or Sri Lankans with a foreign passport.
“We are a social
forum that is engaged in a array of activities organized by our members for our
members and with the generosity of our members, sponsors and partners, we also
support four local charities: the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Victory
Special Studies Centre, the Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation and the Home of
Compassion,” said Karla Christensen, IEA’s Charity Coordinator.
“What a great
opportunity for the IEA to participate at the cake mixing event, one of the
many iconic traditions at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Having had the opportunity
to work hand in hand with the pastry team on creating “the traditional sweet
delicacy” for the upcoming holidays not only showcased our support but also
displayed “the international camaraderie” the IEA is known for,” said Blanka
Dewapura, President of IEA.
The fun began at
11 AM in the pastry kitchen where the experienced pastry chefs and members of
the IEA got their hands dirty and started mixing the enormous amount of
ingredients for the holiday cake. Among
the twelve members of the IEA was seen Mrs. Karla Christensen – Charity Coordinator,
Mrs. Shazi Salie – Treasurer, Mrs. Maya Khosla – Membership Coordinator, Mrs.
Rukshana Nelson – Activity Hostess, Mrs. Marleen Billen – Activity Hostess,
Mrs. Brenda Brennan – Former Board Member, Mrs. Blanka Dewapura – President,
Mrs. Barbra Young, Mrs. Latika Alok, and Mrs. Gail Fraser – members of the IEA.
For more information about IEA visit www.ieacolombo.org
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