Leisure

Chaaya Tranz opens with new look

Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa has embraced the arty cultural facets of Hikkaduwa with passion and excitement, imbibing them into its very heart and soul. The resort’s large lounge wall showcases award winning contemporary artist Vajira Gunewardena’s tour de force, a masterpiece that’s truly record breaking in that it is the largest contemporary art wall in Sri Lanka, spreading across a massive 2,222 cms, standing at 200 cms in height.

The art wall at Chaaya Tranz will be the first contemporary art on public display.

He uses unconventional patterns of acrylic colour on 13 canvas panels to create ‘A day in the life of a couple visiting Hikka”, collating the panels in an unusual artwork that’s surely assimilates the Hikkaduwa vibes. “What inspired me are the bright colours, the masks and the printed fabric that the architect Channa Daswatte has used around the resort,” says the artist.

Having taken 130 days to complete this imposing commissioning, he says, “The depictions on the art wall is something that people will certainly not expect to see in a beachside resort. Its figurative and semi-abstract which is my style, in which my production takes all, from subject to materials, transposition, rhythm and style. It basically speaks of my own individuality and is not founded on trends, imitation or even classical art forms but rather has a multi-disciplinary contrivance that’s metaphoric and brings in a feel of a psycho-dynamic composition.”

As Chamika de Alwis the Project Architect from MICD Associates explains, “With Channa’s idea of introducing the colour palette of Hikkaduwa in various forms including the masks and chintz in the furnishing, Vajira’s language of art, which is unique, will bring it all together in that vibrancy and dynamism that generally emanates from his paintings. He really is the ideal person to translate those facets of Hikkaduwa, and also depict the fun and a little bit of the eclectic eccentricity that’s the persona of this very unique destination.” Chamika believes that the creativity found within Chaaya Tranz imbibes the true feel of ‘Hikka’ into its very being, whether it’s the riot of colour, the local legends and beliefs or even the heady trance music that has become the Hikka signature in recent times.

Global Towers opens Yacht Cabin Cabanas

Global Towers Apartment Hotel hosts its Halloween Nite party on the 29th of this month at its “Yacht Cabin Cabanas” for the first time in Sri Lanka and is to be held in a 5000 sq. ft. venue attached to the plush surroundings of the hotel.

The Yacht Cabin Cabanas

Global Towers opened in 2004 and has since been a provider of luxurious accommodation and excellent hospitality services to its residents and guests alike. Set in an ambience of an atmosphere befitting Halloween with all its scary effects and lighting, DJ music and Dance floor, the Halloween Nite is tipped to be a huge success with a host of exciting activities, prizes and surprises lined up to meet the needs of this segment of party lovers craving for a good time.

Participants at this event will be in for huge benefits by way of costs which the hotel wishes to pass on to customers in keeping with the spirit of the occasion and the launch of this new service of the hotel. An array of food stations and beverages catering to the different choices of the merry-makers will be made available to spice up the night.

With its ideal location overlooking the sea, the Yacht Cabin Hut System Concept Plan is the culmination of a vision to cater to the outdoor community who enjoy the ambience of the sea and open sky.

The feeling of sitting on the beach with the cool breeze of the evening and enjoying delectable dishes and beverages in keeping with the hotel standard at a nominal price is the main concept of this outlet. Its intention is do away with the usual mundane drudgery of dining to making it a pleasurable experience as the hotel embarks on a mission guaranteed to provide its patrons with an exciting gourmet journey that leaves a blissful post experience.

“Our highly trained staff are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and quality, whether it’s just to serve a refreshment or a specific need to suit our customers’ requirement. The launch of the Summer Huts marks yet another phase of our hotels desire to satisfy the varying needs of our clientele and take our hospitality services to a whole new level”, hotel’s General Manager Tilome Nanayakkara said.

It is accessible from Galle Road and Marine Drive and gives one a good view of the sea for those who want to experience and enjoy the spectacular geography of this area.

The vision of the Yacht Cabin Hut theme predates the creation of facilities that would cater to both the young and old alike including families, which would help fill the void in this segment of the society in the area.

As part of this milestone in the hotels tenure, this tropical hut system will provide a host of activities and entertainment and hope to provide responsible long-term and sustainable recreation amenities for the residents of the area and guests looking for a surrounding by the sea.

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Club Hotel Dolphin Waikkal welcomed Prof. Shanmugan Jayakumar Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore when he arrived in Sri Lanka for a visit with his family. Hotel General Manager Daniel Ludwig with Jayakumar.