Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau’s (SLTPB) Middle East office has announced its official support for the forthcoming Lanka Challenge, a 10 day charity adventure rickshaw race taking place in Sri Lanka.
The Lanka Challenge 2009 will see adventure travellers from around the world navigate through the countryside in an auto rickshaw from September 5 to 15. Organised by Large Minority, an initiative started by Julian Carnall and Juan Paredes, the race will give teams of two or three a chance to enjoy Sri Lanka’s historical sites and natural beauty while raising money for local and international charities including the Red Cross Foundation.
"The Lanka Challenge is an adventure race with a charity element to it, targeting international participants. Through our event we intend to promote tourism, help the local community and improve the country’s international image. This is the perfect time to present the new face of Sri Lanka, and to give something back to the people. It is a country that we both admire very much," said Carnall.
"Sri Lanka’s first class sporting facilities and ideal year round weather make it an ideal destination for an action packed holiday. The variety of sports on offer varies from deep sea fishing to river rafting and from golf to cricket," said Heba Al Ghais Al Mansoori, Middle East director of SLTPB.