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Organiser of 'white party' in Sri Lanka apologises after backlash...The event's advertisement specified a white dress code, but also had a line saying "Face control: White" - which was largely interpreted to mean the event was open only to white people.An organiser later said the event was "a bad idea", adding that it was meant to bring together expatriates.
The party, which was due to take place last Saturday, was cancelled.Backlash against the event was swift, with many on social media calling it "disgusting" and "racist"....The organiser as well as the owners of Sarayka Lounge are believed to be Russian citizens.Rupasena Koswatta, president of an Unawatuna entrepreneurs' association told BBC Sinhala many Russians have moved into Unawatuna, a coastal city just 5km (3.1mi) from Galle, in the last two years.Many of the tourism businesses there are now owned by Russians in the area now known by many as "Little Moscow".