Vesak was celebrated on a large scale at the premises of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tel Aviv with the Nepali Ambassador H.E. Mr. Prahlad Kumar Prasai gracing the event as the Chief Guest along with the participation of ...
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Sri Lanka National Statement delivered by Ambassador Aryasinha at the 23rd Session of the HRC
Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva and Leader of the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 23rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) delivering the national statement on Monday (27 May 2013), apprised the Council of progress with regard to reconciliation in Sri Lanka since its last session in March 2013, Sri Lanka’s engagement with the Council and its mechanisms and on Sri Lanka’s position with regard to thematic issues of relevance to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The Sri Lanka delegation to the 23rd session includes Ms. Manisha Gunasekera, Deputy Permanent Representative in Geneva, Mr. Buwaneka Aluwihare, Deputy Solicitor General, and Ms. Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Counsellor in Geneva. The session which commenced on 27th May will continue until 14th June.
The full statement is attached.
Vesak Pirith Ceremony at Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm
On 18 May 2013, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm held a Vesak Pirith ceremony on its premises organized with the guidance of H.E. Ambassador. A Pirith Mandapha was constructed by the Embassy staff. Most Venerable K ...
Vesak celebrated in Cuba with a “Festival of Lanterns and Illuminations”
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Havana celebrated Vesak on a grand scale from 24th to 26th May 2013 at the Embassy premises, presenting a “Festival of Lanterns and Illuminations” depicting Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment a ...
VESAK CELEBRATED IN BRUSSELS WITH PARTICIPATION OF INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST COMMUNITY
Decorated with Buddhist flags, scores of colourful Vesak lanterns, and also other decors presented by several Buddhist countries, gave an ambiance of a temple and serene atmosphere to the Sri Lankan Residence in Brussel ...
Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo celebrates Vesak
The staff of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo together with local community members celebrated Vesak on Friday, 24th May at the Embassy premises in Tokyo.
Beautifully lit Vesak Lanterns were displayed at the Embassy with a special ‘Dansala’ arranged by the staff of the Embassy for Japanese and Sri Lankan visitors serving Ceylon Tea and Sri Lankan food.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul represents Sri Lanka at the 2013 Seoul Friendship Fair
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul participated in the 18th Seoul Friendship Fair, Korea’s largest multicultural fair, on the 4th and 5th of May 2013 at the Seoul City Centre, which is one of the prominent tourist attractions in South Korea. More than 60 countries were represented at the fair together with local institutions and 14 performers of different nationalities took to the stage.
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