Colonial splendour revives Cannonball run

22 Mar, 2016

Galle Face Hotel hosted the eagerly-awaited Cannonball Run on 18th March 2016 in high spirits with the Cannonball taking centre-stage at the high-profile event, which was attended by many of the glitterati and the literati of Colombo society, corporate world and diplomatic community. The Galle Face Hotel and the war time beverage Colombo Gin have strong synergies, both tracing their origins to the British colonial era. This event was characterized by pomp and pageantry which showcased a procession of runners, cannonball bearers and flag bearers.

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