The Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok arranged two photographic exhibitions at two respected tertiary institutions in Thailand to highlight Sri Lanka’s historical sites and tourist attractions.
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“Shilpa Sri Lanka-2009” Crafts Exhibition – New Delhi
Nineteen award-winning Sri Lankan craftsmen are displaying their creations at “Shilpa Sri Lanka-2009” Crafts Exhibition Cum Fair now being held at Dilli Haat, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi. The Exhibition which began on 25th August goes on until 3 September 2009.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka and Washington National Zoo Celebrate Asian Elephant Day
The Embassy of Sri Lanka and Washington National Zoo celebrated Asia Elephant Saturday, recognizing the zoo’s two elephants of Sri Lankan lineage and the wildlife conservation work of both Sri Lanka and the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington National Zoo.
South African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) in Johannesburg
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in South Africa, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board, organized Sri Lanka participation at South African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) - 2009 which was held from 19 – 21 July at Gallagher Convention Center in Midrand, Johannesburg. Eight Sri Lankan companies participated in this event with the aim to promote their products in the African market.
“Sri Lanka – Land of Thousand Dreams”
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow held an event that showcased a film titled ‘Rama’s Bridge’ on the 10th of August 2009. The film portrayed the journey of a fearless warrior who walks across the sea over a bridge from India to Sri Lanka. This bridge is 38km and is only seen in ancient maps and heard of in legends. The film shows the dangers faced by him and what waits for him on the other side.
Newly-Confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka pays visit to Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya
Sri Lanka Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya Wednesday welcomed Patricia Butenis, the United States’ newly-confirmed Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka, as she prepares to take charge of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo.
Sri Lankans In Greater Washington area contribute For Api Wenuwen Api Fund
Members of the Sri Lankan community in the Washington, D.C. area raised thousands of dollars Saturday for a housing program that will help members of Sri Lanka’s armed forces buy homes. The July 18 event occurred simultaneously at the homes of Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and five diplomats assigned to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C. The diplomats invited local Sri Lankans to their homes to enjoy traditional food and learn about the Ministry of Defense’s Api Wenuwen Api Ranaviru Housing Project Fund.
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