“Colombo is me, all about what I can be.” For Varuni Amunugama Fernando, the city is a reflection of self and potential. Born and raised in a cosmopolitan capital that brings together people from every corner of Sri Lanka, her Colombo is rich, layered, and endlessly inspiring. From the spiritual to the creative, the culinary to the cultural. Through platforms like the Academy of Design and the Sri Lanka Design Festival, she celebrates a city defined by resilience, diversity, and transformation:

“To me, Colombo is a city of multiculturalism and connection,” says Neela Marikkar, Chairperson of Dentsu Grant Group Sri Lanka - a voice that has long championed creativity, communication, and purpose. For Neela, Colombo’s beauty lies in its diversity, its heritage, and its people - and though she has lived away, this city remains the place her heart calls home. Discover the many faces of our city through #IconsOfColombo - a celebration of voices that define its spirit. This November, through t