{"id":2536,"date":"2024-12-24T09:57:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T04:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=2536"},"modified":"2024-12-24T14:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T08:58:34","slug":"weligama-bay-marriott-resort-spa-provides-a-sponsorship-of-rs-one-million-to-sos-childrens-village-in-galle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=2536","title":{"rendered":"Weligama Bay Marriott Resort &#038; Spa Illuminates the Festive Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Weligama Bay Marriott Resort &amp; Spa commenced the holiday season with an enchanting evening of festive celebrations, marked by grandeur, joy, and community spirit. 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