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- Last Updated on 13 October 2024
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Belgium, Chandana Weerasena briefed a group of 23 final-year University students of the Tourism and Recreation Management Programme of the VEVES University in Bruges, Belgium, prior to their departure to Sri Lanka for a field trip. The field trip is a part of their study programme. Governor of West-Flanders region in Belgium, Carl Decaluwe; Mayor of Bruges, Dirk De Fauw; the Rector and several other senior staff members joined the briefing.
The Ambassador and other distinguished guests also witnessed the culinary talents of the international students at the Flanders Culinary Arts Centre of VIVES University. The Embassy and the VIVES University are working towards organising a Sri Lankan culinary session at the Flanders Culinary Arts Centre of the University.
During the programme, Ambassador Weerasena conducted a comprehensive presentation covering Sri Lankan tourist attractions, specialized sectors in tourism and hotel industry, sustainable and eco-tourism in Sri Lanka, and also explained why European tourists should consider Sri Lanka as their next destination.
