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Yes. This is Valentine's day in the 21st Century. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree awaiting to be bought. Cupid Commercialised. And lets face it, it's probably here to stay. So what do we do? Mope around grumbling about it, wandering what the world has come to these days? Or as the old saying goes "If you can't beat em join them". After all it is just one day, or rather one season, which comes just once a year like Christmas day, New year's day, Mother's day, Father's day, Halloween... Love is blind. So whatever you decide to do the choice is yours. Here below is a stream of what's happening around town. Cupid Strikes-Colombo Hilton
A truly Romantic Night-Holiday Inn A dinner for two in candle light, in the open air by the poolside. DJ Cool Tempo will set your hearts on fire. Chocolates from Kandos for every couple. Surprise for most romantic couple. Free glass of house wine plus red rose for every lady. Prizes and surprises. Rate: Rs. 1650.00 net(per couple) Blind Dine with your Valentine- Trans Asia Watch out for a romantic dinner with red roses, Kandos chocolates, music and special Valentine cocktails based with Cinzano Vermoth at the La Terrasse where the ambience is just perfect for romancizing. Menue-"Love at first bite". Price Rs. 1,200 nett per person. Galadari-Love is in the Air Treat your Valentine to dinner at the Coffee Shop. You are not only assured a sumptuous spread and delightful desserts, the Galadari offers you a free snap shot of yourself and your Valentine in the shade of the Sweet-heart tree, a special heart shaped cake for ladies and discounts on all beverages at the Lobby. Valentines dance at the poolside-Hilton Jaic
Valentine Family Affair-Deli Market; World Trade Centre Valentine's Day here is for everybody, not restricted to couples only. Ceylinco Blue Diamond has included a special diamond promotion from the 10th to the 14th which can be purchased as unique Valentine gifts by all. The Feb 14th special meal will include a Valentine Sea food platter & Tandoor specials and an array of special cakes and desserts. For kids there will be a Valentine Heart Crown, Valentine Heart Animal cut outs, Rudy the Bear & Dino the Dinausarus. There will also be Live entertainment by "Deflections". Valentine Love @ The Crescat Boulevard Crescat has set the stage to entice all Valentine shoppers with an array of gifts and goodies. So as you shop remember to drop your receipt in the collection box at the lobby and you might win something special. Gift packs from Exclusive Lines, Dinner vouchers from Delifrance and weekend packages from Connaisance Hotels. Plus surprise gifts on the offer daily. Stone "N" String Valentine Package
"Let love shine through, this Valentine"-Mallika Street promotions and pennant campaigns will commence from 8th Feb-14th Feb around Colombo and Kandy, handled by Media House. Free packaging will be available simultaneously in all MHJ outlets. The packages with "in season" design collections will also include a rose. Valentine's month on Sun FM Sun FM will be rewarding its listeners with an out of this world, romantic night on a secluded island, with candles, roses, chocolates, wine, music and a scrumptious meal. Yes its the Sun FM's Dream Get Away. All you have to do is switch on to 99.9 and 95.3 FM, win a place on Sun FM's Valentine dream get away. Sun FM will also be giving its listeners a chance to express their love messages and request the most sentimental tune for their loved ones. Valentine's Greetings on Sirasa TV
by - Farah Macan Markar |
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February 14th is drawing closer. The day for lovers. The day when all
shops, restaurants and hotels are decking themselves with luscious,
beauteous, decorations, offering free gifts and roses. Chocolates are made
overnight on the 'essence' of love. Radio stations play all those groovy
love songs and dedications, as splendidly as they did last year.
Valentines Day's history makes its annual mark in the newspapers. Well
meaning special rates are generously on offer for love-sick lovers. After
all it's a day for lovers, It's not the money, right!
The biggest Valentine's day celebration in the hotel will be at the IL
Ponte Ristorante. Be there for a dinner dance with music provided by Blue
Elephant DJs. Loads of games, competitions and prizes to be won. Tickets
are priced at Rs. 1750 net per person, including a delicious spread of
food and a complimentary glass of wine for every couple. Valuable
giveaways at the entrance.
Indulge in an intimate candlelit dinner by the poolside, 3rd level on
Friday 14th February from 2000 hrs onwards. The sumptuous dinner buffet is
priced at Rs. 1600 net per person. Live music will be provided by
"Heat". Gifts at the entrance. Red rose for every lady. Raffle
draw and complimentary photograph for each couple.
As Valentine's Day approaches around the corner Stone "N"
String ties up with CITYPAK to offer their Valentine Designs. So you can
order from Stone "N" String "Colours of Love" product
catalogue and get your products to your doorsteps free of charge from
CITYPAK. CITYPAK will also include the collection of your payment for the
goods delivered.
Sirasa TV will be dedicating a minute for lovers from 1st Feb onwards,
at 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm. This will be a special love message from
popular star couples enjoying their romantic life. The message will also
have a few romantic scenes or songs performed by those artists. Feb 14th
will see the Talk Show at 8.30 am with lovers on the screen "Then and
Now" on their roles in cinema and in real life interspersed with
re-enactments of the film screen. Artistes expected to perform are
Sangeetha Weeraratne, Roshantha Kariyaperuma, Anoja Weerasinghe, Geetha
Kumarasinghe plus many more. So Happy Valentine's Day and have fun.
