The celebrations began with resorts dancing troupes escorting the Management and guests towards the garden for the official hoisting of the national flag.
The national anthem was sung by the resort’s choir with all guests joining in.
The highlight of the day was a special tree planting ceremony conducted by the resorts “Millennial Tribe” – a club made up of all the resort’s millennial colleagues.
Guests were also invited to plant saplings at the Artisan Village.
The tree planting ceremony renewed Shangri-La Hambantota’s commitment to building a better future for all Sri Lankans.
75 Araliya and Jack trees were planted on the access roads to positively impact the environment as well as provide shade and beautify the roads.
Shangri-La Hambantota is committed to uplift the community and has undertaken several projects with a mission to positively impact social and sustainable challenges face by the community.
