Christmas Begins in Kandy! Cake Mixing at Oak Ray Regency, Getambe-by Harold Gunatillake
Video presentation Hello viewers,
Christmas came early to Kandy yesterday! I had the pleasure of attending the traditional Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony at the Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Getambe, Kandy.
This beautiful old tradition marks the official start of the festive season. Long table was laid with cashews, raisins, sultanas, , cherries, dates, walnuts, brandy, butter, brown sugar eggs, puhul dosi,almonds, spices ginger preserve, old arak, beer, semolina, apple jam, mixed peels,vanilla essence,a special recipe by our Chef Mark.
Guests, chefs, and management — all wearing gloves and Santa hats — mixed it all together with great joy, laughter and camaraderie.
It is said that mixing with hands brings good luck and togetherness for the coming year.
The mixed fruits will now be soaked and matured for weeks, before being baked into rich, aromatic Christmas cakes for all guests during the festive season.
It was heartwarming to see our own Kandy hotel keeping up this world-famous tradition with such hospitality and cheer. Oak Ray Regency, set on the banks of the Mahaweli at Getambe, looked resplendent, and the staff — as always — were warm and welcoming.
Congratulations to the Management and Executive Chef of Oak Ray Regency for a delightful ceremony.
From my veggie plot in Kandy to Getambe — Christmas is truly coming, and it smells wonderful!
Hope you enjoyed the video Good bye and merry christmas
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