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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
13TH- 15TH FEBRUARY 2026
ARRIVAL DAY
13TH FEBRUARY 2026 | ARRIVAL & WELCOME
AYUBOWAN
Time: Full Day
Venue: Galle Fort City, Sri Lanka
Attire: Travel Elegant
Private arrivals into Sri Lanka, followed by curated luxury transfers to heritage villas in Galle. As evening falls, guests are welcomed with a gentle cultural walk through the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, concluding with an indulgent Ayurvedic ritual and a chef-curated private dining experience inspired by Sri Lanka’s timeless traditions.
BRUNCH & CONVERSATIONS
14TH FEBRUARY 2026 | MORNING
PEARL’S AFFAIR
Time: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Venue: Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle
Attire: Business Elegant
A refined brunch set within colonial architecture, opening with formal introductions of distinguished guests. Three intimate panel conversations explore Cricket, Culture & Capital, weaving together sport, heritage, innovation, and social impact. The experience is complemented by a guided Ceylon tea tasting and curated networking in an unhurried, elegant setting.
IMMERSIVE GALA
14TH FEBRUARY 2026 | EVENING
THE SERENDIPITY GALA
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Attire: Black Tie with Cultural Elegance
An immersive gala evening unfolds within one of the world’s most scenic cricket grounds.
Guests arrive in a ceremonial procession, greeted by ritual drumming and a regal welcome.
The night blends pageantry and performance:
A Kandyan Perahera–inspired spectacle
A theatrical re-enactment of iconic cricketing moments
A playful interlude drawn from Sri Lanka’s masked folklore traditions
A rare musical collaboration bringing together global and Sri Lankan voices
The evening concludes with a colonial-inspired banquet, reimagined in contemporary luxury ,an atmosphere designed for conversation, connection, and quiet wonder.
CRICKET HOSPITALITY
15TH FEBRUARY 2026 | CRICKET EXPERIENCE
INDIA VS PAKISTAN
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Subject to availability and guest preference, an exclusive hospitality experience is curated for the India vs Pakistan match, including luxury transfers, private hosting, and escorted access.
LUXURY EXPLORATION
15TH – 20TH FEBRUARY 2026 | BEYOND THE EVENT
A CURATED SIX-DAY LUXURY EXPLORATION OF SRI LANKA
Following the main gathering, guests may embark on a bespoke journey across Sri Lanka designed around culture, nature, wellness, and quiet romance. Each itinerary is personally curated through a private consultation, allowing the island to unfold at an individual pace, shaped by personal interests and preferences.
DISCOVER THE LAYERS
ABOUT CASTILLIA
Castillia is a digital platform and community dedicated to preserving and promoting culture in historic venues through innovative experiences. We merge globally followed moments with curated cultural immersion and investment dialogue, creating new revenue streams for heritage and culture preservation.
THE VISIONARY DINING CIRCLE: PAST EDITIONS
July 2019
Introducing Castillia at the Historic Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany 130 Castle owners & Guests
January 2023
Private historical viewing at BNR with former Minister of Education Ekaterina Andronescu & H.H. Prince C. Cantacuzino
February 2023
Transylvania Summit
120 International Investors & Guests
October 2023
First edition - Visionary Dining Circle (VDC) Brussels, Belgium: Topic - AI Disruption in the Film Industry
January 2024
Workshop with the emerging AI company Lazybrain in Maldives.
January 2024
Second edition - VDC, Maloja, Switzerland: Topic - Unleashing Innovation for C02 Neutrality
June 2024
Third edition - VDC, Vienna, Austria Topic - Regenerative approaches to investment
July 2024
Castillia ambassadors' assembly Romania, Palace of Parliament.
CASTILLIA HAS BROUGHT TO LIFE MORE THAN 50 CURATED EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE WORLD.
21–23 NOVEMBER 2025
BUCHAREST
SRI LANKA: CULTURE, HERITAGE & CONTEMPORARY IDENTITY
SRI LANKA
A CULTURAL ISLE AT THE HEART OF SOUTH ASIA
Sri Lanka is a top global travel destination and a strategic hub in South Asia, known for its 2,500-year-old civilization, UNESCO-listed heritage sites, and strong cultural continuity.
Geographically and economically linked to India and the wider subcontinent, the country has evolved into a prominent technology and innovation hub, with a skilled English-speaking workforce, growing startup/SME ecosystem, and globally integrated business culture that blends Eastern values with modern enterprise.
GALLE DUTCH FORT : A LIVING UNESCO HERITAGE CITY
stands as one of South Asia’s most remarkable living heritage sites, shaped by centuries of layered history. Built initially by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch and the British, the fort is a rare confluence of European colonial architecture and enduring Sri Lankan cultural life. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galle Fort today remains a vibrant city within walls, where heritage homes, streets, rituals, and commerce coexist; symbolizing resilience, cultural exchange, and the seamless blending of past and present.
CRICKET IN SOUTH ASIA IS MORE THAN A GAME.
“it is a shared passion, a force for unity, culture and a national obsession”
INDIA, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA, WEST INDIES, BANGLADESH, AFGHANISTAN, IRELAND, NETHERLANDS, ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIA, NEPAL, CANADA, USA, UAE, OMAN, AND ITALY.
Cricket is one of the world’s most-followed sports, particularly across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the global diaspora. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is a fast-paced global tournament featuring 20 national teams, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament attracts hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide and represents cricket’s most accessible and globally watched format.
INDIA VS PAKSITAN
THE MOST ANTICIPATED GAME IN WORLD CRICKET.
The match will attract global media, diaspora and corporate leaders; aligning an exclusive cultural event with it maximizes visibility and audience engagement.
While the Super Bowl draws ~115 million viewers primarily in the U.S., an India–Pakistan T20 match reaches over 500 million viewers globally, making it one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
INDIA VS PAKSITAN
15. 02. 2026
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Bringing the world to Sri Lanka
during the India vs Pakistan T20 clash.
GALLE FORT STADIUM:
RESILIENCE & HERITAGE
Widely considered one of cricket’s most scenic venues, the stadium was destroyed by the 2004 tsunami but rebuilt, symbolizing resilience and renewal. Its backdrop of the fort and the Indian Ocean provides a dramatic setting.
Holding the panel brunch and gala inside the fort highlights heritage and reinforces the theme of resilience, culture and capital.
A GATHERING OF VISIONARIES
A journey shaped through dialogue, discovery, storytelling and moments that resonate forever.”
— Princess Sophia Wolkonsky, CEO
YOUR PLACE AWAITS
Join us where cricket ignites culture, culture attracts capital, and presence creates enduring value.
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The event is independently curated and will proceed as scheduled regardless of any changes, postponement, relocation, or cancellation of the ICC cricket match. Match schedules and availability are governed solely by the relevant cricket authorities and broadcasters, and are outside the control of the event organisers. No refunds, liability, or compensation shall arise from any changes related to the match.