“Lanka Impression”, a photography exhibition takes place at Redtory, the premier art space in Guangzhou, China, from December 20, 2013 to February 23, 2014, organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou.
The Exhibition is a pictorial depiction of Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, giving visitors a chance to explore Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural heritage as well as the country’s unique biodiversity.
Sri Lankan Christian community in the greater Washington area gathered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka, Washington on Friday (Dec 13) to celebrate Christmas. Once again, the embassy organized Thanksgiving prayers, Christmas choir and dinner for the guests, in keeping with its long unbroken tradition of celebrating the important events of all four major religions in Sri Lanka.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bhutan, Prasad Kariyawasam, who is in the country to attend the 12th Round Table Meeting called on the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay yesterday. Lyonchhoen thanked the Ambassador for his ...
Thailand’s largest annual international Charity Bazaar making its sixth decade this year held its 60th annual charity show at the Central World Live Hall and Zen Gallery on 30th Nov. and 1st Dec. 2013 from 10.00 a.m. to ...
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Singapore organised an event on the 8th of December 2013 at The Church of our Saviour to celebrate Christmas.
Her Excellency Ferial Ismail Ashraff, High Commissioner welcomed the guests and in her address, while appreciating the joy of Christmas, urged the audience to reflect on the message of peace and love preached by Jesus Christ which would result in co-existence. She also stated that “every step taken to understand another human being would result in peace’’. She specifically highlighted the efforts made by all members of the mission and appreciated the togetherness of the mission staff which brings about success in all events. A special word of thanks was also offered to the church community for their participation and cooperation.
The High Commission celebrated the Deepavali, “The festival of Lights” with the traditional festivity at the High Commission on 24th November 2013. A cross- section of the Sri Lankan Tamil community resident in Canberra, the representatives of the Sri Lankan Associations and the Sri Lankan community of other faiths were present at the event.
The Japan-Sri Lanka Parliamentary League conducted its General Meeting at the Diet [Parliamentarians] Members Office Building on 4th December, 2013. Approximately, 30 Members of Japan-Sri Lanka Parliamentary League, both from the House of Councillors [Upper House] and from the House of Representatives [Lower House], were present at the Meeting. The League has a total number of 81 Members consisting of 53 Members from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party [LDP], 17 from the main Opposition Party, Democratic Party of Japan [DPJ] and from other political parties.
