Hilton Colombo will bring some culture to the hotel with traditional Sri Lankan activities during the Sinhala & Tamil New Year. New Year which is celebrated in the month of April goes back to an ancient period in the Sri Lankan history. People celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with making of milk rice and other sweet meats, boiling of milk at an auspicious time, bringing family members together in unity.

The hotel’s Sri Lankan restaurant the Curry Leaf will bring out the traditional authenticity of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year from 11^th to 15^th of April during dinner with “ammes” making kavum, kokis and other sweetmeats. Guests can enjoy a variety of Sri Lankan sweets. A traditional Sri Lankan curry buffet will also be on offer with fresh seafood made to order. From kottu rotis to crispy hoppers, string hoppers, yams the list is endless.

Guests can also purchase traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeats from the hotel’s pastry shop; Fine Things from 12^th to 14^th from 8.30am to 10pm. This will be ideal for home or to give away to friends & family.