Report on Buddha Bars Saturday, 03 July 2010 10:22
The Sri Lankan government has obtained reports from its embassies over the operations of ‘Buddha Bars’ in the respective countries including its headquarters in Paris and is now contemplating appropriate action, External Affairs Ministry sources told Daily Mirror online
The External Affairs Ministry had received several reports this past week from Sri Lankan Missions overseas where ‘Buddha Bars’ are located and the government is now discussing with the respective Missions on the suitable action to be taken.
“Since Buddha Bars is a private chain the Sri Lankan government has to deal with the private sector and not with the respective governments. Therefore we are facing many obstacles but our missions are doing their best,” External Affairs Ministry sources told Daily Mirror online.
The External Affairs Ministry had earlier alerted and sought a report from the Sri Lankan High Commission in France and Missions in other countries over the “Buddha Bar”, an international restaurant and bar chain which has its headquarters in Paris.
Sri Lanka was seeking information if patrons at this bar chain consume liquor and dance in front of Buddha statues. Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne had also earlier said that he had decided to take action over the conduct of the Buddha Bar restaurant chain as it degraded Buddhism
I have been wanting to visit buddha bar for the longest period of time. Originated from Paris, got to know them through their CDs actually. Felt it was kinda interesting they “come up with their own” music specifically for dinner & chill out purposes. When When When… Hmmm….. They have a “Bar Fly” in Singapore though, no intention to try that.
Experience the world-renowned Buddha-Bar brand in an exciting new way when the first Buddha-Bar Hotel opens in Prague in the second half of 2008. This opulent boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of picturesque Prague near the Old Town Square, will feature 36 luxury rooms and three plush suites. Dressed in a blend of Oriental-French colonial interiors, the rooms reflect the exotic ambience of Buddha-Bars all over the world – from New York and Paris to Beirut, Cairo and Dubai.
Since the first Buddha-Bar opened in Paris in 1996, it has captivated the imagination of patrons with its fusion of Western and Asian cuisine in Pacific Rim style, and a distinctive blend of eclectic lounge music. The same Buddha-Bar experience will now be replicated in founder Raymond Visan’s new venture in Prague, along with the finest room accoutrements and "buddhattitude" spa treatments that promises a rejuvenating stay. Look out for five other Buddha-Bar hotels slated for opening in Paris, Panama, Dominican Republic, Egypt and "The World", Dubai´s island project shaped like the continents.
The Sri Lankan government has obtained reports from its embassies over the operations of ‘Buddha Bars’ in the respective countries including its headquarters in Paris and is now contemplating appropriate action, External Affairs Ministry sources told Daily Mirror online
The External Affairs Ministry had received several reports this past week from Sri Lankan Missions overseas where ‘Buddha Bars’ are located and the government is now discussing with the respective Missions on the suitable action to be taken.
“Since Buddha Bars is a private chain the Sri Lankan government has to deal with the private sector and not with the respective governments. Therefore we are facing many obstacles but our missions are doing their best,” External Affairs Ministry sources told Daily Mirror online.
The External Affairs Ministry had earlier alerted and sought a report from the Sri Lankan High Commission in France and Missions in other countries over the “Buddha Bar”, an international restaurant and bar chain which has its headquarters in Paris.
Sri Lanka was seeking information if patrons at this bar chain consume liquor and dance in front of Buddha statues. Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne had also earlier said that he had decided to take action over the conduct of the Buddha Bar restaurant chain as it degraded Buddhism
I have been wanting to visit buddha bar for the longest period of time. Originated from Paris, got to know them through their CDs actually. Felt it was kinda interesting they “come up with their own” music specifically for dinner & chill out purposes. When When When… Hmmm….. They have a “Bar Fly” in Singapore though, no intention to try that.
Experience the world-renowned Buddha-Bar brand in an exciting new way when the first Buddha-Bar Hotel opens in Prague in the second half of 2008. This opulent boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of picturesque Prague near the Old Town Square, will feature 36 luxury rooms and three plush suites. Dressed in a blend of Oriental-French colonial interiors, the rooms reflect the exotic ambience of Buddha-Bars all over the world – from New York and Paris to Beirut, Cairo and Dubai.
Since the first Buddha-Bar opened in Paris in 1996, it has captivated the imagination of patrons with its fusion of Western and Asian cuisine in Pacific Rim style, and a distinctive blend of eclectic lounge music. The same Buddha-Bar experience will now be replicated in founder Raymond Visan’s new venture in Prague, along with the finest room accoutrements and "buddhattitude" spa treatments that promises a rejuvenating stay. Look out for five other Buddha-Bar hotels slated for opening in Paris, Panama, Dominican Republic, Egypt and "The World", Dubai´s island project shaped like the continents.
