Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Turkey M.R. Hassen hosted an event to promote Batiks of Sri Lanka, “Discover the Beauty of Sri Lankan Batiks” on 7 July 2022 at the Ambassador’s residence. The guests were treated to a fashion show and a virtual presentation on Sri Lankan batik and fashion industry.
Turkish models did three rounds in the show dressed in Sri Lankan Batiks sarees, dresses, beach wears, wrap arounds, shawls and headscarves. The colourful evening received much praise from the invited guests which included Turkish media representatives.
This is the first time the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara organized a fashion show which provided a glimpse of Sri Lankan Batik and the strength of the batik industry to Turkish media and other invitees.
After watching the mesmerizing show, enthusiastic guests requested the Mission staff to dress them in the sarees to experience the uniqueness of Sri Lankan batik for themselves.
The event concluded with the guests served Sri Lankan delicacies and Ceylon tea.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Ankara
11 July, 2022
