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HNB powers “Moods of Christmas” at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Daily FT
|November 17, 2025
HNB PLC has partnered with Soul Sounds and Cinnamon Grand Colombo to present the iconic “Moods of Christmas” concert on 21 December 2025 at The Atrium, Cinnamon Grand.
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The collaboration celebrates the spirit of the season through music, harmony and togetherness, bringing one of Colombo’s most anticipated festive experiences to life.
This story is from the November 17, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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