The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ha Noi with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) unveiled a Sri Lanka mural on the Ha Noi Ceramic Mosaic Mural wall on 22 January 2019. The artwork, which depicts many aspects of Sri Lanka’s tourist attractions, was designed by the SLTPB and installed by Vietnamese artist Ms. Nguyen Thu Thuy and her team.
The Ha Noi Ceramic wall is one of the major projects that was developed on the occasion of the Millennial Anniversary of Ha Noi City, which covers a length of 4 km. This mosaic wall is the largest mosaic art in the world and it received recognition in October 2010 by Guinness Book of World Records for the longest mosaic mural in a public space.
The Mosaic Mural Wall is a brain child of renowned artist Ms. Nguyen Thu Thuy, Director of New Ha Noi Arts Co. Ltd.
At the unveiling event, Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Hasanthi Urugodawatte Dissanayake welcomed the guests. She mentioned that it is a great honour to depict Sri Lanka on this iconic landmark of Ha Noi, which is already on the Guinness Book of Records, in an year that Sri Lanka has been identified as the top tourist destination by many travel and tourism sector entities, including Lonely Planet. She added that this mural can be considered as a gift from people of Sri Lanka to the people of Viet Nam.
The traditional oil lamp was lit by VIPs present including senior officials from Ha Noi People’s Committee, Ministry of foreign Affairs, diplomats, artists, art enthusiasts and friends. A ribbon cutting ceremony was also held according to Vietnamese traditions.
Ms. Thuy also welcomed the guests and thanked the Embassy for the collaboration.
This was the last public event by Ambassador, prior to completing her tenure in mid February 2019.
Around 40 guests attended the ceremony and the event received wide coverage in local media.
The guests were then treated to Sri Lankan delicacies and Ceylon Tea.
