Minister Vijitha Herath attends the launch of The Food Harbor at Port City Colombo
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, attended the official launch of The Food Harbour at Port City Colombo as the Chief Guest.
The event commenced with the arrival of distinguished guests, followed by a formal welcome and an overview of The Food Harbour concept. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Vijitha Herath, alongside several distinguished dignitaries, including H.E. Mr. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, and other invited chief guests. The launch was marked by a celebratory fireworks display.
Following the ceremony, keynote addresses were delivered by representatives of Port City Colombo and the invited chief guests. In his remarks, Hon. Minister Vijitha Herath highlighted the importance of initiatives such as The Food Harbour in enhancing Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal, supporting local and international businesses, and generating new employment opportunities, while contributing to the broader development vision of Port City Colombo.
The Food Harbour is Sri Lanka’s first international-standard open-air food and beverage destination, developed as a container-park-style culinary hub. Opening to the public on 16 January 2026, it brings together a diverse mix of food and beverage brands offering global and local cuisine, catering to tourists, corporates, families, and food enthusiasts.
Beyond dining, The Food Harbour strengthens Port City Colombo’s positioning as a lifestyle and leisure destination, while providing a high-visibility platform for Sri Lankan and regional brands and supporting livelihoods across the hospitality and food service sectors.
The event concluded with a guided tour of The Food Harbour and networking among invited guests.
