Bentota Beach Fest - 2014
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | 0 comments
'Bentota Beach Fest -2014' organized by Hawk Eyes, the sports arm of the Military Intelligence Corps in Association with the Bentota Sports Club and Sunshine Water and Sports Club will be held for the third successive year on the 21st and 22nd of March at the Bentota Beach.
A Press Briefing in this regard was held at the Hotel Taj Samudra in Colombo today (18th March). Speaking to the media Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and Colonel Commandant of the Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) Major General Prasad Samarasinghe explaining the objectives of the Beach Fest said that the event will be held in a grand style for the third consecutive time this year. Commenting on the past years he said that like in the previous occasions the organizers have taken special measures to ensure the security and safety of the participants. He said that the Beach Fest will be a occasion of fun and enjoyment for the whole family.
The Beach Fest is held with a view of promoting beach sports and tourism in the Southern Province. It also aims at uplifting water sports in the country whilst providing a source of entertainment for local and foreign tourists.
Adventure sports competitions and social events where well-known local foreign musicians and DJs will perform have been organized for the enjoyment of the whole family.
The popular Bentota beach is only a 30 minutes drive from Colombo. It can be easily reached by road or rail. Sports competitions including beach football, volleyball, beach rugger, tug-o-war, swimming, jet skiing, canoeing, motor para display and a 4 x 4 motor show are on the cards to be held during the two day period. Kids will also have an opportunity join in the fun as a special kids play area and a beach carnival will be among the attractions.
A music show featuring popular local singers and dancers will be held on the 21st. Foreign and local DJs will perform on the 22nd. International spin masters DJ Globina Amsterholm from Sweden, Da Queen- Olga Korolova from Ukrain, Maciej Pietruczuk from Poland and Patrick Oliver from London will join in with their local counterparts to get the revelers on their feet through the night till dawn.
The event is sponsored by Cargills, Sri Lanka Telecom, Mobitel, Sri Lanka insurance Corporation, Sri Lankan Airlines, Bentota Beruwela Hoteliers Association while Sirasa TV, Yes FM, and ANCL are the media sponsors.
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