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Sadia Tariq & Hira Tariq

Welcome 2019!

X2 DHA held an exclusive welcome 2019 dinner in Lahore. The PR was handled by Rubia Moghees.

Nabeel & Shabnum

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Kanwal Malik & Musa Malik

Mr & Mrs Zain

Momin Munshi & Iman Munshi

Rubia Moghees

Fiza Gilani

Hadiyya Aazer

Seyham Vahidy


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Mishalle Hira

Areej Fatima

Xille Huma

Aliha Chaudhry

Asma Waqar

Tajwar Chaudhry

Sonia Humayun

Ahmer Farooq

Javeria Mehmood

Amna Malik

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Fatima Malik


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Mayda Malik

Alyzeh Rahim

Sahar Malik

Areeb Faisal

Saba Malik

Ammar

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Ijlal

Sadia Salman

Zainab Khalid

Asim

Hamxa

Maha Hassan



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Rahat Fatah Ali Khan

Put a Ring on It! Shahrose Chaudri got engaged to Adham Sheikh amongst family and friends in Lahore.

Nishey

Adham & Shahrose

Irum Ahmed

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Amer & Saira

Shireen Rehman

Saira Faisal

Momina Sibtain

Ibrarul Haq


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Umar & Ali Shah

Ayesha Sana & friend

Ali & Alizeh

Shahida & Shahab

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Komal & Naila

Mehak Elahi & Neha Puri

Bakhtawar Malik

Samah Mudassar

Shazia Din

Dr Anum


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Noor Haroon

Sania

Aden Rehan & Rehan Babar

Sasha Mehmood

Amjad Bhatti with mom

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Zainab Saukat, Zainab Nazir & Anum Akram

Bisma Gillani

Sadia Asad

Palwasha

Mahvish khan

Mehak Amer



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Nilofar Shahid

Powerful Moms! Scaryammi welcomed working mothers to a learning and networking breakfast at Coffee Beans & Tea Leaf in Lahore.

Kiran Abbas, Salma Hashmi & Sadaf Zeeshan

Ayesha Nasir

Amal Qureshi

Fatima Mukhtar

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Amna Ahmad

Nazish Ahmad

Tehmina. A. Chaudhry

Mehwish Jillani

Sidra Bhadera Seyham Vahidy



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Now Open!

Zainab Chottani launched her Lahore Atelier at Gulberg Galleria Mall. The PR was handled by Aamir Mazhar.

Farwa Kazmi & Sidra

Iqra Aziz & Alyzeh Gabol

Shazia Ammar & Anush

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QYT & Resham

Maliha Rehman, Andaleeb Rana, Zainab Chottani & Aamir Bukhari

Aamir & Nishat Mazhar

Ayesha Sana

Asifa Imran

Shireen Rehman


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Sara Yasir & Anum Soofi

Rana Noman & Rima Farid

Momin & Iman

Ruwaida & Aamir Chottani

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Salima Feerasta & Aamna Haider

Taimur & Hajra

Zahra Naveed

Amna Adeel Monnoo

Akif Mehmood

Racheal


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Komal & Zainab

Meshal & Rubina

Jabeen & Shugufta

Salma & Anum

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Amber & Tooba Chottani

Saleha & Sakib

Yahsir Waheed

Samra Muslim

Mohsin Khawar

Saadia Javed



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Shahba Shazi, Zainab Chottani, Maida Azmat, Aimal Khan & Umair Mirza

Raafia & Eman

Sadia Tariq & Hira Khan

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Ayesha & Farheen

Hamxa Anwaar & Syra Sheikh

Naila Ishtiaq

Mahlia Lone

Bushra

Alina Shahid



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Syed Fakir & Tehmin

New Beginnings!

BTW Pakistan opened its store at the Centaurus Mall in Islamabad. The PR was handled by Rezz.

SM Nabeel & Anushaye Nabeel

Arooba & Rezz Aly Shah

Nazir Nazir & Maryam Abbassi

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Sarah & Samreen

Aimen, Amal & Shehrbano

Umair Shaikh & Hamna

Nosheen, Qasim & Natty


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Sumaiya, Mahnoor & Eiman

Hamza, Warda & Wasf

Madhu Asim

ajaR afnaH & risaN adiN

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Nicole & Waqar Chatta

Waleed & Farwa Hussain

Tanzeela

Neeli, Begum Aliya & Shazia


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Amina, Zartasha & Zoya Khan

Usama, Amna & Junaid

Abdullah Qureshi

Hooriya & Sumaiya

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Rafya & Musa

Maliha Waqas

Fatima

Zahra & Shumaile



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Ladies that Lunch! Noor by Saadia Asad hosted a winter lunch at Cafe Aylanto in Lahore to celebrate the new year. The PR was done by Aamir Mazhar.

Mariam, Samia, Sundas & Aniqa

Foha, Nur Zehra & Mehek

Rubia & Chandni

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Beenish & Anny Shoaeb

Iraj, Saadia Asad, Aamir & Rima

Saamiya Raazi

Marium Khokhar

Hadiyya

Shehrbano


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Saadia, Afifa, Amina & Amina Monnoo

Sobia, Sana & Aqsa

Fizza & Imtisal

Nadia & Seyham

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Saman & Amina

Sonia

Maha Hassan

Zainab Malik

Asifa Imran


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Movie Night!

Egyptian suspense-thriller movie ‘122’ was released in Pakistan in Urdu dubbing. The PR was done by Starlinks.

Tatmain, Saniya, Samreen & Iqra Shahid

Mr & Mrs Khalid

Mr & Mrs Ali Chaudhry

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Huma Mir & Saleem Dad

Asim Battal, Mina Ramzi & Turab Ramzi

Zubia Motiwala

Hina Bayat

Shanaz Ramzi

Hasan Rizvi


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Jahanara, Marzie & Nazneen Tariq

Adnan Shah Tipu, Iqra Shahid & Hajra

Narmeen Aamir & Zaira Rizvi

Mr & Mrs Saleem

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Mr & Mrs Munaf

Kunwar Nafees

Anmol Baloch

Kashif Afridi

Mona Jamal


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Hassaan Ahmed & Muhammad Furqan

Najia Ashar

Rafya Rafiq

Saniya

Amna

Beenish Raja

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Kaukab Jahan

Ali Chaudhry, Rasheed Godil & Haroon

Yusra

Samreen





What is the difference between Asad Siddiqui on his first project and Asad Siddiqui today? As a person, I’m still the same. Asad Siddiqui on his first project was naive, had no clue what to do and how to do it. Now he’s getting mature with age, getting mature with his acting, getting to learn new things everyday and learn where he belongs. Before entering the public life and the entertainment industry, what were your aspirations? - There were so many aspirations on my mind but I just couldn’t figure that out exactly what to do. But somewhere in my mind I wanted to do what I am doing today. Where do you see yourself in the next five years? - I really don’t know where I would be as this industry is very unpredictable. One day you’re on top of the world and the other day you’re no where. So I really don’t expect anything but I remain positive because I have immense faith in God. Who are some of your inspirations from the Pakistan’s acting fraternity — TV and film? - My maternal uncle Adnan Siddiqui is probably the coolest superstar of our country, who is very well known locally and internationally. I’m very proud of what he has achieved. He’s my

inspiration because I have seen him up close all my life. Apart from him, Noman Ejaz, Humayun Saeed, Faysal Qureshi to name a few. They all are brilliant. Any potential colleagues you want to work with and why? - First and foremost, I want to work with Zara Noor Abbas, who happens to be my wife also. I have seen her acting and she’s phenomenal. What is the decisive factor for you when it comes to choosing a role? - The only factor for me is if my character is pivotal and how it affects the storyline. The character should be of substance, regardless of whether it’s a positive or negative character. You are part of an ensemble cast for Pakistan’s first digital series on Eros. For an industry with so much focus on television and cinema, how do you see this development to digital media? - Alhumdolillah I’m very honoured to be a part of Pakistan’s first web series for an international platform. The way people are getting into the digital business, I see it flourish very quickly. Unfortunately, we are a little late into this field compared to the rest of the world. But wo kehte hain na der aye durust aye, InshaAllah it will be great because digital is the future!


What is that one iconic character you want to play and why? - I have a few iconic characters which I want to portray: a serial killer, war hero, warrior’s character like Vikings or any similarly interesting characters from different periods of history. How much room for more progressively themed stories is there in our entertainment industry? - Well, there’s a lot of room but we are not ready to experiment new stories. Recently I have started seeing a few unusual stories. Our channels needs to start experimenting. Our production houses need to take a stand to think out of the box and convince the channels to step out of their comfort zone. What do you think creates good chemistry between two lead actors, male and female? - Their mental level; if they are on the same page, and have the same level of determination and passion for their work. To date, who has been your favorite costar? You can name more than one. - I like all of my co stars as long as they are truthful to their work. Right now I’m working with Sohai Ali Abro and Mehwish Hayatand they are fantastic. Where is our entertainment industry headed in the immediate future? - It’s going to reach to the skies like never before. Our industry is booming day by day. We have great tv shows, our movies are doing well and now we are stepping into digital to compete with others internationally. Few more years and we’ll be on the bright side.


PERSONAL Your hometown Karachi is a cornerstone in producing acting legends - growing up here and now being in the public eye, how has that transition been? - It’s fantastic, Alhumdolillah I’m so blessed with what I am today. It feels great. I hope I become what I long for and take this legacy forward. At times it’s so unreal when you go out and see people screaming your name and talking about you. Please share one significant moment from early life that had a lasting effect on you - and why. - Alhamdolillah my life has gone really smooth. My parents have given everything to us. There are a few principles which can’t be compromised on and that’s respect for your elders, be humble and never take advantage of anyone. What would you be if you were not an actor? - I don’t know, I never thought of anything apart from being an actor. There were times when I wanted to be in an advertising agency, then there were times when I wanted to be a banker or chartered accountant. So yeah, I think deep down I always wanted to be what I am today. Tell us about your family... Who is your best friend at home? - Family is everything to me. My whole family is my best friend because I share everything with everyone. There are zero secrets between me and my family. I love my family. So much work, so many fans. How do you balance a family life alongside? - It’s the love from the fans that made me what I am today so of course I would always respect them and make sure to respond to them however I can. I have designated a day and that’s Sunday which is specifically for family. No work no nothing. Just family! If there is one thing you want your fans to hear, now is the time to say it! - I love you all! We are because of your love and support. Thank you so much. Stay humble and be respectful always!




Featuring: Asad Siddiqui Wardrobe: Humayun Alamgir Photographer: Shahbaz Shazi Grooming: Nadeem William A-List Salon Cooridnate: MINT PR




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Weekend Scout s

Little Raw Olive-Art

Humda Qureshi Artist

What does the word Art mean to you?

There is so much more to this tiny three letter word Art. For me, Life is art. I feel like I am surrounded by art all the time, may it be the chipped wall paint on an old building or the water stains on my glass windows, every imperfection attracts me. Everything around me seems to have an energy that inspires me to create a new piece. Our imagination is truly expressed through art. Art is a creative expression that has the ability to tell a story and influence others through its many forms.

What kind of technique and mediums do you mostly work with? My mediums include acrylic paints, ink, white pen and acrylic markers on canvas. In terms of techniques, all of my art work is miniature, emphasising details with fine brushes (which sometimes I make myself with my own hair, as crazy as it may sound, it truly gives the best results!)

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How did your interest in the field develop? Share a little bit about your background.

There wasn’t any particular time when I suddenly developed an interest in painting to be honest. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always admired art. I feel like art grew with me. As I was getting older, I started to explore surrealism. My father was an engineer/businessman who utilised his inborn artistic skills to create sketches of machinery without the help of any special tools, and my grandfather was a calligraphist. I’ve always admired these two men in my life and learned so much from them.


Each miniature art piece has its own story. May it be the Renaissance period, Marvel heroes, Disney characters or my imagination driving me crazy. Mostly this art work is influenced by fictional characters, fantasy and surrealism. When creating other themes, as I mentioned earlier, my surroundings inspire me and influence me to create something extraordinary out of the ordinary.

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What is your work influenced by?

If your pieces were a person how would you describe them? Wacky, quirky; a serious person with juvenile traits.

Is there anyone or any place in particular you would like to create a piece for?

I would love to paint a miniature Mona Lisa, on the original Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum. Is that wishful thinking? *Name a few artists who inspire you.

Oh there are so many artists that inspire me in such different ways. The list is super long but to name a few, I love Jeff Koons, Frida Kahlo, RenĂŠ Magritte, Salvatore Dali, Picasso, Basquiat and the list goes on.

All of my work has different themes and symbols. Most of my art work with the animal heads symbolises the innocence of a wild animal juxtaposed with a sinful human body. The colours are symbolic in my pieces, from the dark concrete background to the stained splashy paintings, they all depict different moods.

In what way do you think your art impacts you or society at large?

If you see my artwork from a distance it may appear to be a simple

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What themes and symbols do you generally tend to explore through your work?


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painting with unnoticeable details (like the single tiny character in the middle) But as you come closer and closer, you’ll notice that there’s depth to the painting, and that tiny miniature character has a lot more to tell than it would appear from afar. One of the impacts I would hope my art has on society is that our view and judgement is not based on distant observations.

Where does Art in Pakistan stand today and in what way do you think it should evolve? Art in Pakistan has definitely evolved in the past few years. New genres are welcomed and appreciated with open arms, which I feel is great progress towards growth in this field. I would hope to see more acceptance of art as a subject that can be chosen as a career path as well

as opportunities in this field for the young generation.

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What is your ultimate vision as an artist?

There is so much more that I want to explore and I feel a having an ultimate vision would limit my imagination as an artist. Having said that, I want my art to be viewed, understood and loved the way I see, appreciate and understand it. There is still a lot I want to achieve. The sky is truly the limit!



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W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of a W pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been

going through our fashion files

Mehvish Khan ups the glam quotient in a bedazzled net sari.

Izza Sami Khan

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stuns in a scarlet kaftan & beautiful jewelry

Bakhtawar Malik is ethereal in an ivory ensemble by Elan.


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ING eye for the week and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!

Samah Mudasar is effortlessly chic in all black and heirloom jewels.

Zainab Shaukat

looks lovely in a printed graphic sari & off shoulder blouse.

Mehak Amer

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looks elegant in a demure lace outfit.




Fashion Diaries BTW Pakistan @btwpakistan Muses: Arham Qadir & Sara Zahid Collection: Winter Collection Photography: Basharat Irshad

This vibrant mustard top with faux pearl details on the sleeves is paired with skinny jeans with a fun stripe detail.


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This printed kurta by BTW can be easily dressed up or down. The bell sleeves are bang on trend.


This premium textured Italian two piece ensemble is perfectly preppy. Styled here with nude heels & matching clutch.


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This shade of pink looks great on everyone & the fluted neckline shoulder detail is fun & feminine.




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#HappeningNow Play, Learn & Celebrate

Purniya Awan

Faria Waqas

31st Jan

31st Jan

Topsy Turvy has finally launched its one of a kind play area at Packages Mall in Lahore. Topsy Turvy Play Area is a fun-packed zone promising to keep your children busy while you run your errands. Play, Learn and Celebrate - at Packages Mall 2nd Floor Next to Cinepax.

Shahrina Hashwani

3rd Feb

Faraz Manan

2nd Feb Nilofher Shahid

Selina Rashid Khan

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1st Feb

2nd Feb

Hey ladies, “MOTIFZ” has launched it’s much awaited beautiful embroidered Bagh By Ali Chaudhry collection! Visit In order to enjoy a true desi their outlets foodie experience we’d highly now to get your recommend “Bagh”. This new hands on the eatery (located off MM Alam best pieces! Road, in the lane opposite Al Razi Hospital) offers yummy local food options - we’re obsessed with the cheese naan & aloo parathas. Call : 0320-9992244 If you’re into organic eating make sure to check out Haryali Market for all your organic food needs! It’s the perfect way to a healthier you, as well as a great route to supporting local businesses. When : 2 February 2019 from 14:00-21:00 Gulberg Galleria18-Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore,

Haryali market


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The Conference Of Inspiration is an innovative event which focuses on inspiring women. Jointly organised by the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Scaryammi (popular motherhood blog), it will host inspiring speakers such as motivational speaker Qasim Ali Khan, CEO of Learning Alliance Anjum S Ahmed, stand up comedians Mavra Ghaznavi & Anaya Sheikh & loads more. The event is being hosted by Natasha Hussain & orange carpet is being conducted by Sophiya Anjum.

If like millions of people worldwide, you’re hooked on Maria Kondo’s (organizer & tidier extraordinaire) organizing hacks then head over to the British Council this week to chat with other enthusiasts. Kondo’s tried & tested ‘Konmari MethodTM’ has helped her clients lose weight, improve relationships, gain confidence & quit dead end jobs. So head on over to talk about her decluttering bible & delve into the philosophy of appreciating & nurturing a healthier attitude towards material possessions. When: Sunday, 27 January 2019 from 14:00-15:00 Where : British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore65 Mozang, Queens Road

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Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) popular for its strolling. It’s famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the temple of tooth. The city allows you to step back into an era of Sinhalese culture fasting becoming diluted in modern Sri Lanka.

Gangaramaya Temple

is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Colombo. Boldly embroidered in elaborate designs and golden beatification, the exterior of the temple exhibit various statues including Buddha, lions, nymphs, and china vases places randomly.


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National museum Colombo The Colombo National Museum is an Italian architecture colonial type mansion which was founded by the British governor Sir William Hengry Gregory. This treasure house is Sri Lanka’s most prestigious, oldest and largest museum.

Pinnawalahanage

ala orp The Pinnaw major tourist is one of the f SriaLawnkaala attractionsPoinenen Colombo e halfway betw The aim of th and Kandy. is to simulate orphanage bitat to these a natural ha he orphanage elephants. T e largest which has th ve herd of capti the world elephants in lar and is very popu visited daily by many Sri Lankan and sts. foreign touri

Colombo

Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo is not just a gateway for visitors, but this booming city has a lot to offer as a destination too. Whether you are looking for a nightclub, shopping, pubs or a city full of history, Colombo has it all. The city has been named as the top must photograph destination in 2019.

Independence Square Hall Independence Square Hall in Colombo is a great place to relax. Due to its historical importance and extraordinary architectural work, the remarkable site has become a major attraction for foreigners.


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Red Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque popularly known as the red mosque is one of the world’s wonders for architecture. Located in the busy district of Pettah, its tall minarets can be seen from every street overlooking the busy neighbourhood streets. It’s one of Colombo’s most popular tourist sites.

Nuwara Eliya

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In the middle of misty mountains and acres of undulating, green tea plantation lies the city of Nuwara Eliya. Known as ‘Little England’, Nuwara Eliya will definitely remind you of a sleepy English town rich with colonial-era architecture that will surely turn back the clocks for you. The cold mountain air and the eye candy sights make this city one of the most beautiful locations of Sri Lanka.

Pettah

Pettah market, which was earlier on the outer fringe of the fort, is the busiest shopping bazaar in the city. Tourists from around the world come here to buy clothes, bags, crafts and electronic gadgets.

Mount Lavinia Beach

Forming the tail end of the southern part of the city Mount Lavinia beach is known as the golden mile. A popular beach, tourists from all over the world come for a dip in the sea.








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