Chamathkaraye Sathkaraya contemporary painting exhibition

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon together with the Ministry of Law & Order and Southern Development and the Department of Police Sri Lanka organizedChamathkarayeSathkarayaContemporary Sri Lankan art exhibition in Lebanon to facilitate young disabled artist, Mr. Pradeep De Silva, a former sub-inspector who isdetermined to assist seven other police officers who had been permanently disabled in line of official duties.

The first exhibition was held on 9^th November, 2016 at the Russian Cultural Center and was inaugurated by the representative of Minister of Culture of Lebanon, Mrs. NouhadYounes and the Director of Russian Cultural Centre Dr. AyratAkmetov, Diplomatic Officials H.E. BalanchandranTharman, Ambassador of Malaysia, Honorary Consul of Singapore Mr. Joseph Habis and the representatives of the Sri Lankan organizations in Lebanon, as well as the Lebanese community.

This was the first ever modern contemporary Sri Lankan painting exhibition held in Lebanon. It consisted of forty seven beautiful pictures depicting Sri Lankan village life, scenic beauty and landscape .The Embassy organized this exhibition also as a part of its annual bi-lateral cultural promotion program , where the Embassy was able to showcase Sri Lankan’s culture among Lebanese community. This event also brought Sri Lankan community, Lebanese community and the Police Departments of two countries closer to each other.

The 2^ndexhibition was organized at the Department of Police under the patronage of the Chief of Police Beirut, with the participation of about 500 police officers. This exhibition was an historical event since it was the first event organized between the Embassy and the Police department.

The 3^rd day was organized at the Official Residence of the HE the Ambassador for the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSAL) in Lebanon which was inaugurated by the Chairman of DSAL Mrs. GowriBalachandran along with 25 members of the DSAl in Lebanon.

Mrs. SriyaniKanchana who browsed the social media and accidently saw the facebook of Mr. Pradeep de Silva and broughtit to the notice of the Ambassador and made a request to assist him. Another Sri Lankan Community member, Mrs. Malkanthi de Silva also came forth to assist Mr. Pradeep de Silva from her personal contribution to cover the cost of paintings. In conclusion Embassy was able to donate US$ 3720/- for the above project.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Beirut