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505 – Sri Lanka’s first branded designer eyewear store turns 1 0 647

27th August 2019 Colombo: 505, the pioneering branded designer eyewear store in Sri Lanka celebrates its first anniversary on 23rd August 2019 after a year of successful operations. A brainchild of Vision Care Optical Services (Pvt) Ltd, the exclusive Luxottica branded 505 Store is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. Luxottica Group is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear and the label features top international designer brands such as Ray-Ban, Vogue, Oakley, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Michael Kors, Coach, Bvlgari, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Burberry, and Versace. The store also has the largest ‘Oakley’ collection in Sri Lanka.

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Commenting on the joyous occasion, Srimantha Wewalwala, General Manager of Vision Care said, “Congratulations to the team at 505 on reaching the historic milestone of its first anniversary. It has been a highly successful year for the designer eyewear store, as Sri Lanka’s first branded luxury eyewear store, showcasing all the high-end brands from Luxottica that a customer could want. We are grateful for Luxottica’s partnership. I commend the hard work and brilliance shown by the 505 teams to offer unmatched experience, thereby creating a base of loyal customers who appreciate the superior service they receive whenever they walk into 505. As the demand for branded eyewear expands in Sri Lanka, we see tremendous future prospects as a leader in designer eyewear. Vision Care has always been a revolutionary trailblazer in eye care solutions and the success of 505 reflects its distinctive offering.”

 

 

Over the past year, 505 has become popular for its Kids Clinic, located on the first floor, offering specialized technological instruments, which enable eye specialists to examine children’s eyes amid playful and attractive surroundings, making it a pleasant experience for kids. Specially trained staff wields new technology and put into play their special skills in treating children’s eye problems.

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By: Savannah Audrey
As you drive along the Colombo-Kandy road passing Nittambuwa, a few kilometers away, lies a street display: Kajugama. From a distance, you will spot the vibrant colors of the clothes of the female sellers (Kaju girls as they are fondly called). Kajugama is known for its beautiful girls in traditional dresses of cloth and jacket and long hair who will greet you with vibrant smiles.

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It is said that the Portuguese sailors are the ones who introduced cashew to Sri Lanka. Cashew is something that no one can resist and is used in enhancing the flavor of various dishes. Kaju curry, a delicacy in Sri Lankan cuisine, is a must at most functions held in the country which serves rice and curry. It is not only tasty but is also loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  Cashew cultivation involves a lot of risks. The shelling process is laborious and time consuming.

The cashew season in Sri Lanka begins in March and continues through April. Vendors in Kajugama get their nuts from Wariyapola, Wanathavillu, Wewagama, Giriulla, Kalpitiya, Puttalam, Ampara, Mahiyangana, Galgamuwa, Galewela, and villages in the Eastern Province.  The global cashew economy is booming and Sri Lanka has to compete with some of the largest cashew exporters in the world including Africa, Brazil, Vietnam, and neighboring India.
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Hassan Esufally – He has a story to tell! Comments Off on Hassan Esufally – He has a story to tell! 853

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‘’Running a marathon is all about perseverance, dedication and a healthy dose of motivation. ‘’

Running a marathon is a tough challenge. If it was your first marathon, then just getting to the start was an achievement, never mind the finish line. Completing a marathon – regardless of the time – should be considered an amazing achievement. 

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How many amazing sights they see – the scenery on an amazing trail run or the electric sights of a big city marathon. Did you hook up with any runners and make new friends? How did you feel? Did you get your nutrition and hydration right? Did you run strong and feel good? 

The adventure marathoner Hassan Esufally, the first Sri Lankan in history to run a marathon in all seven continents by completing the difficult Antarctic Ice Marathon with a time of 8 hours and 35 minutes, shared his stirring experience with us. 

The champion marathoner endured the 42.2km event under tough conditions with falling snow and poor visibility which required a phenomenal effort. Previous multiple times winners of both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and 100km events who participated in the event, were quoted as saying that this was one of the toughest years in the competition. 

Hassan Esufally, one of Sri Lanka’s leading marathoners recently took on the ambitious mission of earning the prestigious and highly sought-after Seven Continents Marathon Club Membership. The challenging endeavor required him to complete some of the world’s toughest and most exclusive marathons across all seven continents. Before the Antarctic Ice Marathon he was also the first Sri Lankan in history to complete the world’s hardest marathon, the Inca Trail Marathon. He has completed marathons in Europe (Stockholm Marathon in June 2017), Asia (Colombo Marathon in October 2017), Australia (Melbourne Marathon in 2014 and 2016), and Boston Marathon in USA (April 2018) and the Big Five Marathon in South Africa (June 2018) – putting Sri Lanka on the marathon map.

By: Chantal D 
Photography by: Eranga Pilimatalawwe

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