The koha is back in town to herald
the arrival of Avurudu - a New Year of prosperity, peace and harmony.
With Avurudu the traditional sweetmeats is a must and the joy of
enjoying them is boundless. Kavun, Kokis, Munkavum, Athirasa, Aasmi,
Aggala, Kalu Dodol, Helapa, Aluwa, Welithalape, Savu Dodol take on a new
attraction in the Avurudu lifestyle today.
 Just
imagine how hectic life can be when all your helpers at your home take
off for the Avurudu celebrations? You have to manage on your own to do
all the house work and you are wondering whether to take a holiday from
domestic chores. Think no further. Let the Ceylon Continental Hotel take
care of you, for, after all they are “the warmest heart in Sri Lanka”.
The Hotel offers you unbelievable room rates, which includes a
complimentary single room for every two double rooms booked on full
board basis. Children below 6 years and sharing a room with their
parents will receive their meals free of charge.
Children between the ages of 6 to 12 years will have a 50 per cent
discount on their meals. Of course when the auspicious Sinhala and Tamil
New Year dawns a complementary traditional and exciting breakfast will
await you at the Topaz. This special offer is valid from April 10 to 20.
Get into the Avurudu mood in all its traditional glory at the Galle
Face Hotel with its wide display of New Year goodies and sweetmeats that
are eagerly looked forward to by children and adults.
Besides the Hotel offers you an unbelievable Special room package
with discounts at all its restaurants including the fine dining 1864
restaurant and Sea Spray with further special discounts for children.
The Avurudu package will be on till April 30.At the Confifi Group Hotels
- Eden Resort & Spa, Riverina and Club Palm, Beruwala greet the New Year
in a `once in a lifetime’ package on offer from April 8 to 18.
Participate in the milk boiling ceremony, the eating of kiribath at
the auspicious time enjoy the array of traditional sweetmeats like kavun,
kokis and be a part of the traditional games, pillow fighting and the
many sports associated with the season.
All this in a “free, free, free” concept where you get free fuel
vouchers, free corkage, free car wash, free cocktails, free water
sports, free child minding and for children free ice cream, and soft
drinks and much much more! This New Year is going to be an enjoyable and
successful year for all!
- Mahes
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