DFCC gives new lease of life to Kandy's 'Coffee Flower Fountain'

The 'Coffee Flower Fountain' was part of the world heritage city of Kandy. It was built by the Coffee Planters of Ceylon in the British colonial era in commemoration of the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Kandy in December 1875.

The Fountain being re-commissioned by Central Province Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and the DFCC Regional Manager D.M.P. Sooriya Bandara

This unique fountain made out of pewter, has been initially constructed in Britain by George Smith & Co and Sun Foundry of Glasgow and shipped to Sri Lanka for installation. It is said that the British construction firm had sent their men to Sri Lanka to install the fountain in the city of Kandy.

The DFCC Kandy branch stepped in on several occasions in the past to renovate the fountain and bring it to its former glory. During the Esala Perehera, the elephants find their way to the fountain in search of water damaging the little cherubs and swans that adorn the fountain.

As part of the modernization and renovation of the Kandy Heritage City, the Mayor of Kandy Mahendra Ratwatte, made a request to DFCC Bank to undertake the repairs and maintenance activities of the fountain once again.

Recently, the renovated fountain was re-commissioned by Kandy Governor in the presence of the DFCC Kandy branch staff and officials from the Kandy Municipality. It is now once again seen close to its original condition located near the Queen's Hotel side entrance to the Maligawa.