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Mrs.
Sicille P. C. Kotelawala
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Sicille
Kotelawala's rigorous discipline in Kandyan dancing, imparted
by the leading exponent of the dance form in Sri Lanka - the
late Heen Baba - unknowingly prepared her for her role as the
strength behind Ceylinco Consolidated. Her experience with choreography
honoured her ability to handle several roles simultaneously,
both in the home and in the boardroom.
Her solo dance performances at St. James' Palace, Oxford, Commonwealth
and her strenuous performances in 22 cities across the US was
received with standing ovations at Carnegie Hall, Smithsonian
Institute and U.C.L.A., and inculcated a great degree of confidence
in the young girl. She has since authored the well-received
Classical Dance of Sri Lanka - Kandyan Dance and served on various
international economic, trade and investment committees. Her
proudest moment was her presentation on Sri Lankan gemstones
and jewellery manufacturing capabilities at the Egypt Asia Conference
in 1996. She has designed a unique diamond-cut ring, "Papillon,"
which has received rave reviews.
Her passionate involvement with dance and her role as Ambassador
of Sri Lanka's culture and potential to all comers of the world,
led to her being appointed as the Honorary Consul-General for
Cyprus. She was also appointed Counsellor for Trade in Belgium,
in 1998, by decree of His Majesty Albert II, King of the Belgians.
She was instrumental in putting Kandyan dance on the international
map, when she wrote a description of the dance form and its
manifestations in the acclaimed "international Encyclopedia
of Dance,"
Sicille Kotelawala has been and still is a pillar of strength
to her husband, as he lays the foundations of his business empire
by resurrecting troubled companies. Realising the importance
of her priviledged travels abroad Sicille Kotelawala displayed
Sri Lanka's export potential in gems, diamonds and tourism.
At various points in time, she was instrumental in initiating
many new companies and new business ventures within the group.
She was also instrumental in founding Solo-U (Society of love
and understanding) together with her husband in an effort to
support the peace process and bring an end to the ethnic conflict.
Realising her astute business sense, the Chairman would often
use her as a sounding board, as the two would brainstorm about
further enhancing their group's business.
Sicille Kotelawala attributes her international success to her
ability to keep close contact with clients, business partners
and prospects. She feels Ceylinco Consolidated's success has
been due to the fact that it has built a reputation for never
letting its business partners down. She is currently involved
with the refurbishing and repositioning of Hotel Ceysands in
the tourism market.
Sicille Kotelawala's generous disposition and her all-encompassing
affection for all employees within the group companies has accorded
her immense founts of inspiration and confidence, which Ceylinco
employees can always draw upon.
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Facilitating
trade between
Sri Lanka and Belgium, with His
Royal Highness Prince Philippe of
Belgium (left) and His Excellency
Guillaume Metten, Ambassador for
Belgium to India & Sri Lanka.
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Greeting
President of China,
His Excellency Li Xiannian & Madam
Lin Jiamei at the Presidential Banquet
hosted by President of Sri Lanka His
Excellency JR Jayewardene & Madam
ayewardene |
Deshamanya
Lalith Kotelawala,
accepting the priviledged mandate of
Honorary Consul General for Singapore
(left to right), with His Excellency Tan
Kah Hoe, High Commissioner fot
Singapore to Sri Lanka and His
Excellency Ong Teng Cheong, the
President of Singapore.
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Accepting
the "agrement" of Honarary Consul-General for Cyprus,
from Her Excellncy Rea Yiordamlis, High Commissioner for the
Republic of Cyprus to India and Sri Lanka. |
Sicille
with six former Egyptian Ambassadors to Sri Lanka, being entertained
at the Sri Lanka House by Sri Lankan Ambassador and Madam Bandara.
(Cairo, Egypt -November 1996) |
Deshamanya
Lalith Kotelawala and Sicille P.C. Kotelawala on their wedding
day, the beginning of a long and memorable partnership, which
still endures. |
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In the early
days leaving behind an indelible influence on the Kandyan dance
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