The Minister of Culture and the Arts, T.B. Ekanayake visited Beijing from 03 – 07 June 2012 at the invitation of the Minister of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, Cai Wu to participate at the 9th Cultural Ministers Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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Poson Celebration in Jordan
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Jordan celebrated the Poson on Monday 4th June 2012 at the Embassy premises with the assistance of Colombo Cargo of Jordan. The Embassy premise was decorated with Buddhist flags, Vesak lanterns ...
Sri Lanka wins the historical First Place in one of the greatest Pageants in the World, Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, beating 100 Countries
Sri Lanka wins the first Price for Ensemble out of more than 5000 dancers, drummers and musicians in colourful costumes from more than 100 countries at the 17th Carnival of Cultures in Berlin on Sunday, 27th May 2012. Sri Lankan pageants led by the renowned Channa Upuli Dance Group from Sri Lanka and members of the Sri Lankan community representing ethnic Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim presented a colourful and impressive formation in the parade. This is the first time that Sri Lanka has participated at the event since 2007.
The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai celebrates Vesak 2012
The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai celebrated Year 2012 Vesak festival on 05th May 2012, in a manner recreating the splendor of Vesak in Sri Lanka. In the morning of the Vesak Poya Day, following the Sri ...
2012 Vesak commemoration by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi
The 2556th Veask Day was commemorated by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi on the 5th and 6th May 2012. On the 5th May 2012, Sri Lankans living in New Delhi together with the staff of the High Commission part ...
Vesak Celebrations held on 12th May 2012 in Ottawa
The High Commission organized a different programme this year to commemorate Vesak by donating essential items to the Manoir Ronald McDonald Children’s House in Ottawa on Saturday, 12th May 2012. The Manoir Ronald McDon ...
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai organizes Food Festival
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai organized a Food Festival from 4th to 10th May 2012 at the Revolving Restaurant one of Shanghai’s modern landmarks, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. This is the second time that ...