A vibrant reception was held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, recently in celebration of South Korea’s National Day. Organized by the Korean Embassy, the event showcased traditional Korean culture, symbolising the deep diplomatic ties between South Korea and Sri Lanka. The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusuf, was the Chief Guest, while Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva attended as a special invitee. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe