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kinds of indigenous vegetables, also known as ‘gamé'(village) vegetables' and 25-30 desserts. Everything will be authentically prepared by specialised chefs who have a wealth of experience in this field and furthermore, the food will be made to order, so the freshness of the dishes is guaranteed,” said Imroz Salih, Galadari Hotel's Executive Chef.

“There will be a delicious spread of sweetmeats so all those of you with a sweet tooth don't have to wait until Avurudu to grab them. We will also have a ‘kopi kade' (coffee house) which will consist of 3 or 4 different kinds of locally brewed coffees,” said Sanath Dias, Executive Sous Chef.

“Sri Lankan cuisine is trending globally and that could be a semi-result of us being featured on Tripadvisor, Lonely Planet, etc. We would like to bring our food closer to our foreign guests and showcase what we can do in terms of Sri Lankan food and this food festival is the perfect way to do so,” said Anuradha Wickramanayaka, Head of Marketing. “We will be creating a village ambiance with live cooking stations and the staff in traditional dress to add to the atmosphere. Priced very competitively at Rs. 2500 nett, this is an experience that we want to give not just to tourists, but to our expats and even the locals, because there are some food items being presented here that even locals don't get to eat on a regular basis, so this is an excellent opportunity for everyone to come and indulge in truly Sri Lankan cuisine.”