Robert and Sibylle select Sri Lanka to say 'I do'

by Beverley Jansz

Robert Popovic and Sibylle Haak from Germany selected Sri Lanka to say 'I do' at a traditional Sri Lankan wedding ceremony held at Ayurveda Walauwa Tourist Hotel, Bentota, last week.

Amidst drum beats, the couple was conducted in a procession from the Galle Road to the hotel at Bentota on a caparisoned elephant. At the entrance to the hotel, Robert and Sibylle were greeted by in-house guests, and taken in procession to the colourful 'Poruwa ceremony' conducted in traditional Sri Lankan style.

At the end of the glittering ceremony, all invitees were treated with 'kiribath' and other traditional sweetmeats. The entire ceremony was organised by Sunil Seneviratne, Managing Director, Ayurveda Walauwa Tourist Hotel, his German wife, Mrs. Rita Albiez, and Manager, Ayurveda Walauwa, Rohan de Silva.

Speaking to the Sunday Observer after the ceremony, Robert said that he had travelled to various parts of the world, and selected Sri Lanka for his wedding due to its enchanting beauty.

'Sri Lanka is truly a tourist's paradise, blessed with all potentials for a perfect and memorable holiday', Robert said. 'Sibylle and I am taking back sweet memories of our wedding ceremony conducted in traditional Sri Lankan style, and the warm hospitality accorded to us', Robert said.

 

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