Lulu Oman begins week-long ‘Sri Lankan Delights’ 2019

The event was inaugurated by M. K. Pathmanaathan, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Sultanate.

MUSCAT: Lulu Oman is hosting the annual Sri Lankan fest at all its branches to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Sri Lanka.

The “Sri Lankan Delights,’ which is held from February 10 to 16, 2019, is an initiative to bring the diverse flavours, colours, and a feeling of goodwill from the island country to the Sultanate of Oman.

The week-long promotion, organised in partnership with the Sri Lankan Embassy, Oman, will feature an array of products flown in exclusively from Sri Lanka.

The event was inaugurated by M. K. Pathmanaathan, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Sultanate, in the presence of several other special guests, the management team and staff of Lulu, loyal customers and well-wishers.

Speaking at the launch of the event, Pathmanaathan said, “We are happy to collaborate with Lulu Hypermarket chain in Oman for the second consecutive year to organise a Sri Lankan products week as a part of the 71st Independence Day celebrations of Sri Lanka in Oman. The key objectives of the event are to project the image of Sri Lanka and to promote the country’s products and services among the local and expatriate communities in Oman. The annual fest is also an opportunity to appreciate the congenial and mutually constructive ties between the two countries.

“Lulu Oman plays a significant role in promoting Sri Lankan products, especially food items in the Omani market as well as in the Gulf region. The embassy will continue to work with Lulu Hypermarket chain to introduce more Sri Lankan products to the Omani market,” the ambassador added.

Lulu has stocked up its shelves with some of the best quality fruits, vegetables and an extensive range of commodities from the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” at discounted prices to be showcased during the promotion.

Special stalls serving authentic Sri Lankan food and beverages will be put up, taking customers on a culinary expedition to experience the magic and aroma of Lankan cuisine. Shoppers can enjoy the spices and flavours of Sri Lankan curries and traditional sweets too.

There will be a live cooking demo by a reputed Sri Lankan chef at Lulu Bausher and Lulu Darsait. Besides this, several other exciting events will also be organised.

Ananth A.V, Director – Oman, India and Sri Lanka of Lulu Group, remarked, “Sri Lankan Delights is a joyful celebration of the diverse culture, traditional values and culinary heritage of Sri Lanka. All Sri Lankan products and agricultural commodities will be available at special discounted prices. The fest has become a momentous and landmark event among various other promotional activities of Lulu.”

Recently, Lulu Group set up a world-class sourcing, food processing and export unit in Colombo to primarily focus on sourcing, processing, storing, packaging and export of fruits, vegetables and commodities from Sri Lanka to various branches of the hypermarket chain around the world. From international brands to local favourites, Lulu makes sure its customers get whatever they need from all over the world at amazing prices.