Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff recently marked the 10th anniversary of their reunion with a lively celebration at ME Hotel in Colombo, bringing former colleagues together for an evening of friendship, memories, games and dancing.
Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate a decade of friendship and reunion
The well-attended gathering provided an opportunity for former employees of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to reconnect and celebrate a decade of maintaining relationships beyond their years of professional service.
Over the years, the annual reunion has developed into an occasion for former colleagues to step away from their busy routines and reconnect with people who shared an important part of their working lives. The 10th anniversary celebration gave that tradition added significance, marking a decade of gatherings built around friendship and a shared connection to the Chamber community.
A key moment of the evening was the presentation of a Plaque of Recognition to Puvi Domingopillai, former Senior Assistant Secretary General of the Chamber. The recognition acknowledged her vision, commitment and continued support in initiating and sustaining the reunion bash over the past ten years.
For the former colleagues attending the event, the presentation was also an opportunity to recognise the contribution of an individual who played an important role in keeping the reunion tradition alive. The anniversary gathering reflected how professional relationships formed during years of service can continue long after colleagues have moved on to different stages of their lives and careers.
The celebration was marked by a relaxed and social atmosphere, with guests taking part in games and dancing while sharing stories from their time together. Conversations throughout the evening centred on memories of colleagues, workplace experiences and the many moments that have remained part of the group’s collective history.
The gathering demonstrated the enduring sense of community among former employees associated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. While professional workplaces naturally change over time, reunions such as this provide a way for former colleagues to preserve connections and maintain a sense of belonging.
For the Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff who attended, the 10th anniversary was therefore more than a social occasion. It represented a decade of deliberately maintaining friendships and celebrating the bonds created through shared professional experiences.
The event also highlighted the value of informal networks within Sri Lanka’s business community. Institutions such as the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce bring together professionals from different backgrounds, and the relationships developed during that period can extend well beyond an individual’s tenure.
As the evening continued, former colleagues had the opportunity to renew friendships, exchange updates and reflect on how their professional journeys had evolved. The combination of familiar faces, shared memories and entertainment created a fitting atmosphere for the milestone occasion.
The anniversary celebration ultimately reinforced the spirit behind the reunion: keeping former colleagues connected while recognising the people who helped establish and sustain the tradition. With ten years now completed, the gathering has become an established part of the wider Chamber community, providing a regular opportunity to celebrate friendship, fellowship and shared memories.
The recognition presented to Puvi Domingopillai served as a particularly meaningful element of the evening, acknowledging the role she played in creating a tradition that has continued for a decade. For those present, the celebration offered both a look back at the past and an opportunity to carry those longstanding relationships into the future.