Journeys Monthly News Bulletin -May 2018

MONTHLY NEWS BULLETIN - MAY 2018

Dear Trade Colleagues,

Welcome to ‘Journeys’ once again!

It’s springtime in Sri Lanka and in this chapter of ‘Journeys’, under Experiential Accommodation, we speak of a beautiful eco-friendly resort located in the southern part of the island, which is very closely connected with the ancient epic of the legendary Ramayana.

We’ve also come up with the concept of ‘Colombo by Jeep’ for your clients, and this tour style promises them a ‘real Sri Lankan experience’. We are sure that they will thoroughly enjoy every minute of this exciting and unique drive.

In June, we Sri Lankans celebrate ‘Poson Poya Day’, commemorating the arrival of Buddhism into Sri Lanka. It has very unique aspects such as the ‘Dansal’, which is a free distribution of various types of food items to everyone paying religious observances on that day. This is done on a very large scale in areas like Anuradhapura, and if your clients are lucky to travel with us during this time of the year, they will get to enjoy this unique experience.

Meet ‘Rahju’, the renowned painter of Sri Lankan-Norwegian descent, under ‘Hosts You Will Meet’, and get to know more about him and his simple life in a Kandyan village.

In terms of sustainability, you’ll be pleased to know that we’re making every effort we can to save the environment and make our planet a better place. We at Ex. Journeys are now recycling all our waste paper and PET Bottles (even the tiny amount we use), and we have just handed over 68 kgs of waste paper to our recycling partner.

You will also enjoy the ‘News from the Group’ section, where you will read about our 83 km canoeing journey in Kalu Ganga, from the renowned gem city of Ratnapura to the western coastal town of Kalutara.

The sunny isle of Sri Lanka has so much to offer...keep discovering and exploring with us!

Anuruddha Bandara (A B)
Founder
Experiential Journeys

Kalu Ganga Canoeing

Eco Team along with PEAK DMC, hosted the 83 km canoeing expedition for 9 adventures from the Australian and European regions. The journey went on for 3 days and 2 nights in the ‘Kalu Ganga’ (Black River). The guests witnessed the local communities and wildlife along the river banks and they enjoyed the night stay in our all-suite tented camps exclusively set up for them.

Wastepaper, E-waste & PET Bottle Recycling

Experiential Journeys, always being an organization focused on the sustainable aspect of our operations, is committed to environmental stewardship, and leading by example, has now started the process to recycle all the paper waste, PET Bottles and e-Waste that is getting accumulated in the two main offices in Colombo. We have partnered with three major recycling companies in the country, the Beira Group (Pvt) Ltd, Geo Cys Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and Green Links Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, for this noble cause and the primary objective of this initiative is to develop, implement, and maintain innovative and sustainable waste reduction, recycling and collection...

Rahju

Being part of the world of Art for over 30 years, Rahju is a renowned painter of Sri Lankan-Norwegian descent. After initially living in Kandy and moving to Norway, Rahju returned to Sri Lanka in 1982. His work, heavily inspired by mysticism and eastern culture, has been displayed around the island. He now lives in a cottage in Kandy with his daughter, where he paints and makes music surrounded by the breathtaking hills.

Aspects of Poson

Poson full-moon Poya day is all about commemorating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka during the 3rd century BC, and is a festival of great historical and religious significance celebrated island-wide by Buddhists. For Buddhists, this day is second only to Vesak in terms of importance. Although Poson Poya is honoured throughout the island, it celebrated on the biggest scale in Anuradhapura and Mihintale. Long lines of devotees dressed in white climb the many steps to the top of the Mihintale Hill, first to the temple and then to the dagobas that lie adorning the nearby hillocks. In addition, many...

Colombo by jeep

Guests will enjoy hopping into a Second World War memorabilia jeep and travelling around Colombo with opportunities to visit 20 archaeological and tourist attractions in and around the city. Vintage vehicle fans will particularly love the classic jeeps and the feel of the nostalgia of a bygone era during the drive. It's also perfect for sightseeing and taking pictures!

Jungle Village by Thawthisa

Neighbouring the most famous south coast beach in Rumassala, the ‘Jungle Beach’, Jungle Village by Thawthisa is an eco-friendly resort catering to those who seeking a natural and unspoiled beach experience, along with the calmness of an isolated jungle. According to legend, Rumassala is believed to be a part of the herbal mountain with medicinal plants that was dropped by Hanuman while carrying it from the Himalayas to heal his wounded Lord, King Rama in the battle with King Ravana. Jungle Village by Thawthisa is located in a spacious and privileged environment on this very land, which enables guests to experience the...