The Port City Colombo began the festive season with the lighting of Christmas tree followed by an evening of enchanting performances of traditional carols and contemporary festive tunes by the De Lanerolle Brothers, the National Unity Orchestra and the DLB Band. It was organised by the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd. The Daily FT was the official print media partner. Here Colombo Port City Economic Commission Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody, Episcopal Vicar for Colombo Region Reverend Father Ivan Perera, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Tennakoon, Tourism, Sports, Lands and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando and CHEC Port City Colombo Managing Director Xion Hongfeng officiate at the lighting of the Christmas tree. – Pix by Upul Abayasekara
