Colombo (TAN): A wedding scheduled to take place at The Kingsbury hotel just two days after the Easter Sunday attacks in and around the Sri Lankan capital was not cancelled or postponed because the bride and groom insisted they did not want to let terrorists disrupt their lives.
The Kingsbury was among the three five star hotels in Colombo that came under attack on April 21, the other two being Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo and Cinnamon Grand Hotel.
In an email interview with TAN, The Kingsbury general manager Christine Chevalaz said: “We have had many weddings that have taken place (since the attack), one of which took place two days after the incident as the bridal couple insisted that the event be held.”
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“We put our best foot forward to give the couple and their guests a memorable day despite a challenging situation,” she said.
The Ocean Restaurant at the hotel opened on May 15. Some other parts of the hotel, including the Harbour Court restaurant, are still under renovation.
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The Kingsbury general manager Christine Chevalaz’s full interview with TAN will be published on May 18.
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