The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai celebrated Vesak Day on the evening of 14 May 2022 at the Consulate premises. The event was attended by the staff members and the Sri Lankan community in Mumbai. Special rel ...
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Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai Celebrates Vesak
Commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and the passing away of Lord Buddha, Vesak (Buddha Punima) is widely celebrated in South and South East Asia, among the followers of Buddhism. Accordingly, the Deputy High Commi ...
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing Celebrates Vesak 2022
Vesak, commemorating the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of Lord Buddha, was celebrated on low key, at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing on 15 May 2022. The attendance was limited only to the Staff of t ...
First ever visit of Buddhist and Hindu Priests from Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia
On the invitation extended by Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al- Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars to participate at the Forum titled “Promoting ...
Sri Lanka Mission in Maldives organises a blood donation to mark Vesak
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Maldives organised a blood donation programme on 14 May 2022 to mark the auspicious day of Vesak. The programme was the first ever blood donation initiative, undertaken by the Sri Lank ...
Commemoration of the International day of Vesak in New York
The Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Thailand to the United Nations in New York co-hosted a virtual commemoration of the International Day of Vesak on 13 May, 2022. Sponsored by Sri Lanka and Thailand in 1999, the Uni ...
Sri Lanka Embassy in Lebanon & Syria celebrates Vesak
The Embassy of Sri Lanka to Lebanon & Syria commemorated Vesak at the Embassy premises on 15 May 2022 in the presence of Sri Lankans, Lebanese and Syrians. The highlight of the Vesak 2022 celebration was the unveili ...