Dazzling centerpiece on New Year’s Eve
Ceylon Continental will be hosting two sensational events to usher in
the New Year - Continental Flight 2011 at the Sapphire Ballroom and the
exclusive Hush! at the Hotel’s rooftop Cat’s Eye ballroom.
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Doctor |
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Kings |
This New Year’s Eve, guests will ring in 2011 in style and dance the
night away at the Continental Flight 2011 Dinner Dance. The dazzling
affair includes a complete transformation of the venue, where intricate
and glistening decor complements the unique menu on offer. True to its
title, the grand finale of the year will represent all seven continents
to take guests on an epicurean journey around the world. A gala dinner
and breakfast will be held in the midst of a complete band experience
provided by Doctor and Kings.
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Sonali |
Both ‘Kings with Chandralal’ and ‘Doctor’ have reached the zenith of
popularity in Colombo. Kings, a leading band that has gained its
popularity through dinner dances has performed over 26 dinner dances for
this year alone. The band’s repertoire will appeal to fans of English
and Sinhala favourites from the 70’s to contemporary times.
Doctor is a five piece band led by the mainstream pop artiste Lanthra
Perera, son of the bass guitarist of the legendary Gypsies. Their vast
selection of music on the night will include pop, disco, oldies and
baila tracks.
The exclusive 31 Night production will take place in Continental’s
highest ballroom - Cat’s Eye. The venue promises intimacy and style, in
addition to the incomparably breathtaking view of the city skyline and
ocean.
The exclusive finale event named Hush! includes a dual set menu and
buffet dinner concept limited to just 60 couples. The event also
includes the breakfast on January 1. The feast will showcase the Chef’s
finest creations, great table deals on liquor and a midnight toast on
the house.
The elevation and glass fronted venue will make Hush! the preminent
New Year’s choice for couples to enjoy the lit-up skyline, tranquil
ocean and coastal area, and for one night only, an unrivaled firework
display that will surround the Hotel from every direction. At midnight,
all couples present will be ten floors high, in the epicenter of a
breathtakingly colourful experience, unique to the country – it will be
an unforgettable and picturesque experience”, Director Sales and
Marketing Harsha Samaranayake stated.
Versatile female vocalist Sonali will perform at the event along with
Ranil Rodrigo as Sonali & Champagne. The night’s entertainment will also
include a belly dance act, and nonstop music from Eugene, flown in from
Australia, who will play a selection of 70’s and 80’s classics until
dawn.
Each event will host exciting prizes and entertainment including
raffle draws with airline tickets to be won, Continental Flight is
sponsored by Oman Air and the Qatar Airways will be the Airline partner
of the Exclusive Hush.
Bulk purchase benefits and special discounts are also available to
groups and parties that book early. |