“Helga’s Folly Unveiled: A Captivating Tour Through Art,Mystery, and Time”

A guided tour and talk with Helga De Silva Blow Perera, alongside her daughter Selina Blow (Fashion Designer) and niece Victoria De Silva (Interior Designer).

Date: 9th Feb 2024
Session  [11:00 AM – 12:30 noon]Venue: Helga’s Folly
Ticket price: LKR 3,000 (per person)

About Helga De Silva Blow Perera

Helga De Silva Blow Perera, a former Dior model with a fascinating background, owns Helga’s Folly, a captivating hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Designed by her mother – Esme De Silva – in 1930, the brutalist concrete structure boasts a stunning view. The hotel’s allure lies in the vibrant murals covering every inch of wall space, initiated by Helga in 1988 as a therapeutic response to personal challenges. Guests included Vivian Leigh, Peter Finch, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Mahatma Gandhi. The hotel’s eclectic decor ranges from a black painted room to a dining room resembling a cheesy nightclub and another celebrating light and air with delicate baubles. Helga’s artistic touch has transformed this hotel into a unique and visually eclectic experience.