Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Kandy Club, one of Sri Lanka's most iconic social institutions, is preparing to celebrate its 150th Anniversary, commemorating a remarkable journey that spans nearly a century and a half. Established in 1877 on the banks of Kandy Lake, the Club has evolved from its origins as an exclusive British institution into a distinguished social and cultural establishment reflecting a unique blend of British and Sri Lankan traditions.

Founded during the colonial era, The Kandy Club was created as a "home away from home" for British planters, senior executives of British commercial establishments, civil servants and military officers stationed in the hill capital. Until Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948, membership rem...