MLH’s Empire Ballroom: Perfect venue for dream weddings
210 years of history, colonial heritage, and the legacy of romance has made Mount Lavinia Hotel a preferred venue for weddings throughout generations. The signature Empire Ballroom has now re- opened to couples following recent restoration.
The magnificent Empire Ballroom, which depicts the colonial heritage of the hotel is the signature banquet hall at Mount Lavinia Hotel. It accommodates up to 400 guests
Gincluding space for the poruwa, band stand and a separate enclosure for the buffet. The high ceiling with the grand chandelier and tall white pillars, which resonate the legacy of colonial architecture, are the heritage of the Governor’s Mansion. The elevated ministerial gallery can seat a small orchestra overlooking the guests, adding to the elegance of the Ballroom.
Mount Lavinia Hotel’s fame for being a culinary experience is one of the reasons for cou- iven the ardent popularity of the ‘Mighty Bug,’ the Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club, along with the Galle Face Hotel and The Mount Lavinia Hotel, has made arrangements to hold the Annual World Volkswagen Day Celebration on Sunday the 26th of June starting at 8am. The history behind this celebration came about with a date being allocated to cele cele- ples to choose the hotel for their special day. The prowess of world renowned Dr. Chef Publis Silva, with his 60 years of experience is enhanced by the talented team of chefs led by Executive Chef Kirthi Senevirathne. The team has the expert support of German Chef Michael Goeggerle for Western menus, Chinese Chef Zhiqiang Qui for East Asian cuisine, and Indian Chef Nirbhay Singh for Indian menus. Together they offer an exten- brate the much loved Volkswagen that brought about motoring to the masses with over 21 million examples that were produced in Air Cooled form and the number continues to grow with the New Beetle in Water Cooled form.
Most VW Clubs around the globe celebrate this event on the Sunday closest to the 22nd of June. The significance of this date goes back to the ‘days days of the Furor’Furor who laid the foundation on this day in 1936, at a location which was named KDFStadt to produce the KDF Wagen. This was his concept of a sive spread of dishes to select from. As the Director of Culinary Affairs, Chef Publis is also available for consultancy if a couple wishes to discuss the menu for their wedding.
“The picturesque locations at Mount Lavinia Hotel attract many wedding couples, both local and foreign. We also have a unique group of clients, whose dream is to wed at the same people’s ople’s car for all German families s which has the ability to carry a family mily of four at a speed of 100 kms per hour. This was made a reality with the engineering genius of Ferdinand Porsche who developed a prototype that met the requirements and was given the nod by German engineering authorities to go ahead with the project.
Back home, the mighty Bug was introduced as early as 1953 with the importation of an initial consignment of Split Glass Beetles by Clarence Amarasinghe& Company Ltd., better known as Car Mart Ltd., who was very much at the helm of the motoring circuit having
introduced the place as their parents did. Keeping to such family traditions, we often come across couples who are the third generation to tie the knot at MLH’ commented Indika Jayawardene, Director – Lavinia Signature. “
For more information call 0112 711 711 Ext. 1425 French Peugeot with the sleek 203 model that created a class of its own, very specially amongst the top rung of the Civil services, not to mention the Police who maintained their brand loyalty with Peugeot for many years to come.
It has been noted that the initial introduction of the Beetle wasn’t a smooth one as recollected by most that belong to this era, as this was somewhat a novel machine with an engine that sat at the rear of the vehicle and didn’t require water as well.
The Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club has also come up with a novel project which may be a first carried out by any motoring club in Sri Lanka, by launching a raffle from which the winner would take home a collectors Vintage Oval VW Beetle in pristine condition. For more details call Nalin
Perera (071-7268998)