MoU to recreate ‘Galle Season’

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Hemakumara Nanayakkara, Minister of Agriculture, Chairman of the Galle Season Committee and President of the Galle Library Committee and Glenda Parthipan, on behalf of Emphasis, which is assisted by BT Options.

The Galle Season 2008 is set to be a series of events designed to recreate the ‘Galle Season’ placing emphasis on the traditions and way of life, having an overall general focus on the majestic and historic Dutch Fort.

The Galle Season will take place from December 23 - 29 under the guidance of Minister Nanayakkara in his capacity of Chairman, Galle Season Committee and President of the Galle Library Committee.

Minister Nanayakkara is the brainchild behind this concept, which is to raise funds to develop and enhance the Galle Library, one of the most historic libraries in Sri Lanka, which was built in 1832.

Minister Nanayakkara said, “Today is a significant day, as we take the next step in moving forward towards recreating the Galle Season, which will foster peace and harmony as well as helping old traditions come to life.

We take great pride in having chosen Emphasis, a reputed, reliable, efficient and dynamic company to be our partner in this initiative.

I have the utmost faith that emphasis, ably assisted by BT Options, will ensure that this will be an unforgettable, glamorous and dignified event of the year.”

The partner hotel in Colombo for the initiative is the Galle Face Hotel.