Colombo art, entertainment and culture are reflective of the refined tastes of the Sri Lankan people. Colombo art dating back to 4th century AD is represented in the ancient Buddhist temples, archaeological sites and the different city museums. Sigiriya and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple are excellent examples of ancient Buddhist art in Colombo. The Colombo National Museum has a marvelous collection of ancient sculptures, paintings and sketches. Colombo culture is observed in its theaters, cinemas, festivals, activities and food habits.
Shopping in Colombo:
For shopping in Colombo, tourists can visit the shopping malls, boutiques and the market places. Pettah Market is a busy shopping hub in Colombo. A variety of products are available in this market. From textiles, spices, vegetables, electrical goods to fruits and paraffin everything is available here. For fashion clothing, visitors check out with the boutiques in the city. Hermitage, Paradise Road, Barefoot, Liberty Plaza and Majestic City are ideal places for shopping in the city.
Nightlife in Colombo:
Nightlife in Colombo is highly enjoyable. There are a
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number of casinos and clubs and restaurants in the city to chill out. The Ritz Club, Bally's Casino, Star Dust Casino, The Gallery Cafe, Cricket Club Cafe, Chesa Swiss, h2o, Bay Leaf and Water's Edge are the popular places. In the restaurants tourists can enjoy the traditional delicacies of Sri Lanka. International cuisine are also served in many of the eateries.
Colombo Entertainment:
In Colombo, The Savoy Cinema, Liberty Cinema and Majestic Cinema can be visited for pure entertainment. The cinema halls in Colombo screen local movies from Sri Lanka as well as movies of foreign languages. Hindi, English and Tamil movies can be enjoyed at the Colombo theaters. Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation operates radio stations in Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Colombo Sports:
R. Premadasa Stadium is a sports stadium in Colombo. Cricket matches are held at this sports ground. Training centers for cricket are quite popular among the youngsters. A Cricket Academy has also been established for the same purpose. In Colombo, biking, diving, golf and riding are much loved activities of the local residents of the city.
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