SHRINI K. SENAVIRATHNA
COLOMBO – In a vibrant celebration held at the iconic Lighthouse Galley Restaurant in Colombo, the newly updated WESL mobile application was officially relaunched last recently, marking a significant leap in digital innovation for Sri Lankans living across the globe.
Originally launched in 2020, WESL was developed to bring a piece of Sri Lanka closer to its diaspora, offering a sense of belonging and cultural connection. With its latest update, WESL now provides a wider range of digital services—designed to meet the everyday needs of Sri Lankans abroad while celebrating their heritage.
The event brought together Sri Lankans from various corners of the world, including prominent business leaders, media professionals, influencers, and tech experts. Their presence underscored the app’s growing significance in uniting the global Sri Lankan community through cutting-edge technology.
A New Digital Ecosystem
With a sleek new design and enhanced features, the updated WESL app introduces a host of services aimed at convenience, entertainment, and community building:
WESL Radio: Stream Sri Lankan music, programs, and news from anywhere in the world.
City-based Discovery: Find out how many Sri Lankans live in your city, and locate nearby Sri Lankan restaurants and hotels.
Booking & Reservations: Reserve restaurants or make bookings with ease through the app.
Exclusive Offers: Access discounts and promotions from local shops and stores in any country.
Events & Entertainment: Book tickets for concerts, cultural festivals, and movies.
Support for Local Businesses: Promote and purchase Sri Lankan goods and services from anywhere.
Already reaching over 10,000 users in countries including the United Kingdom, France, Romania, Australia, Dubai, and South Korea, WESL is redefining the way Sri Lankans interact with their roots while abroad.
Beyond an App: A Cultural Bridge
WESL goes beyond the boundaries of a mobile application—it’s becoming a bridge between Sri Lanka and the world. Through social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, WESL offers users instant access to news updates, entertainment content, and details of upcoming shows and concerts.
The app also plays a key role in building commercial relationships between Sri Lanka and Europe, contributing to the economic growth of the nation by promoting Sri Lankan products and services globally.
Looking Ahead
As WESL continues to evolve, its creators envision it becoming the go-to platform for Sri Lankans abroad—a digital space where culture, community, and commerce converge.
Available for download now, WESL invites all Sri Lankans to experience a seamless connection to home—no matter where they are.
April 17, 2025
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