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Ayurveda therapy fast becoming a main attraction by Shirajiv Sirimane in Beruwela
Ayurveda, which was a traditional way of healing that contribution of mental and physical comfort, was revived nearly four decades ago in Sri Lanka by entrepreneur Sudanapala Rodrigo in Beruwela. The year 1968 was the time that tourism was being introduced to Sri Lanka and the family took a bold decision in combining the concept of vacation with that of revitalization and healing. The family built Barberyn Reef hotel overlooking the picturesque Beruwela reef and he was a laughing stock during the time. "Introducing Ayurveda at a time when it was completely ignored was a bold move by my father as no one wanted to rub sticky oil on their bodies or waste a few days trapped in one location. The smell and the taste of some of the Ayurveda medicine and the distrust people had for this kind of treatment was a challenge for my father," recalled the Managing Director of the hotel Manick Rodrigo. However with the times changing the demand for Ayurveda medicine increased and many hotels took Barberyn Reef hotel as the model to introduce this kind on medicine, which is now a way of life. Now there are many hotels particularly built for this Ayurveda treatment and today it is a very laborious task to find a hotel, which does not offer this treatment. "Ayurveda is a serious business since it makes a person heal by giving mental strength and balance. A person becomes sick only if his or her body is imbalanced," he said. Manick representing the second generation said that they have university-qualified doctors who would identify any sickness and prescribe treatment. This is very popular among the Germans, English and there is a new younger generation patronising Ayurveda from Japan. Today Ayurveda is mixed with local medicine to fulfil the present demand. ###### Hilton tops the Marie Brizard Cocktail competition Hilton Colombo won the first three prizes at the 13th Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition (Colombo region), which was held recently. The much looked forward to event for hoteliers was held for the 13th year organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association (CHSGA) and Free Lanka Trading (FLT). Around 50 participants were selected for the event from 15 bars/hotels in the Colombo region including all the 5-star properties. The first place went to M.L.M. Zafir, D.H. Hepponstall and Joy Dhammapala secured 2nd and 3rd places respectively. Hilton Colombo brought home the Gamini Fernando Memorial Shield for the 6th consecutive time, which was originally donated to the Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition by the Hilton Colombo in memory of late Gamini Fernando in year 1999. ####### Dosai promotion at Tapbrobane The Colombo Plaza's Tapbrobane restaurant, celebrates one of the most popular dishes in the Indian culinary scene, the Dosai, with a buffet corner dedicated entirely to this thin crisp pancake and its many accompaniments. The dinner promotion, on till July 25, will include Plain Dosai, Masala Dosai as well as the more popular Paper Dosai with different trimmings of potatoes, fish, vegetables and tangy dips of Sambar, Chilli and Green Coconut Chutneys. As part of the promotion, a range of Wadai specialties - Ulundu Wadai and Masala Wadai with a spicy curry accompaniment will also be available to complement the meal. The Dosai buffet, on from 7.30 p.m - is an addition to the normal buffet that will be made available for regulars. With over 70 dishes including soups, salads, two carvery options and a range of delicious desserts available at the buffet, there's definitely something for everyone. For those with a fancy for noshing-up the vegetarian way, the restaurant also offers a range of distinctive veggie treats. |
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Ayurveda is an Arian kind of treatment and was introduced to Sri Lanka
centuries ago with Buddhism. During that time a person going for treatment
had to even take his horoscope.
