Business
On March 30, prior to the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year in Sri Lanka, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), Sri Lanka organized a collective wedding ceremony at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo for its Chinese and Sri Lankan staff themed “Build Love in Ceylon & Witness Happiness at CSCEC,” where 15 stunning couples re-experienced the joy of tying the knot.
Mr. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and his wife Mrs. Jin Qian, guests and representatives from John Keells Properties, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya, and major media were present at the event.
Traditional Sri Lankan dancers dancing to romantic wedding songs, 5 Chinese and 10 Sri Lankan couples walked down the aisle in traditional Chinese wedding dresses, exchanging vows of love and bows of nuptial respect, drinking cross-cupped wine … All the nuptial bliss and happiness were witnessed by the guests, who also bore witness to the dedication of the young builders to the Belt & Road Initiative as well as the long lasting Sino-Lanka friendship.
The 15 couples who participated in the wedding came from several provinces and cities in China, as well as various regions in Sri Lanka. They met, got acquainted, got to know and bonded with each other because of CSCEC and the BRI projects jointly sponsored by China and Sri Lanka.
“Working in CSCEC for over five years, I have felt the strength and responsibility of the company, and gained significant personal career improvement. This collective wedding is a precious commemoration in my life.” Mr. Ruvinda, an engineer of the Tri-Zen Residential Development Project, excitedly told. He said that he will continue to work in CSCEC, to construct his homeland, and make more contributions to the China-Sri Lanka friendship.
“I am deeply impressed by the Chinese wedding customs through this activity. The traditional cultures of our two countries are well displayedtoday and promote the cultural exchange of Sri Lanka and China. ” Dr. E. Jani Alwis Samarakoon, Co-Director of The Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya, was invited to cover the red veils to the brides, shared her feeling.
Mr. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, witnessed the marriage of the couples and mentioned that over the past 10 years of implementing the Belt and Road Initiative, CSCEC has undertaken a series of key livelihood projects in Sri Lanka, including expressways, canals and apartments. These projects help create thousands of job opportunities.
In 2022, the most critical economic and political crisis broke out in Sri Lanka since its independence. CSCEC actively responded and effectively controlled the negative impact brought by unfavorable conditions, adhered to the spirit of persistence and actively fulfilled its responsibilities, and worked together with the Sri Lankan people to overcome the difficulties, demonstrating the Chinese corporations’ strong sense of social responsibility while implementing the BRI.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 09:50
