The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles participated at a cultural show “Sundara Lanka” organized by the Sri Lankan students of the University of California, Irvine at the Crystal Cove Auditorium on 19th May, ...
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Vesak Celebrations in Manila
The Embassy of Sri Lanka, Manila in cooperation with the Wisdom Foundation and the resident Sri Lankans of the Philippines celebrated the Vesak Festival on the 25th of May 2013 followed by a series of events in commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Lord Buddha. The evening Programme started with a Bodhi Pooja, held at the Wisdom Park where a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi was planted upon the visit of Hon. D.M. Jayaratne, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in May 2011. The Bodhi Pooja was conducted by Ven. Embilipitiye Gunasiri Thero, and participated by Chief Monk Bup Kwan of Korea and Ven. Lamadamdul from Nepal.
Vesak Celebrations in Thailand
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand celebrated Vesak on a grand scale from 21st May to 24th May 2013. The staff of the Embassy and the Sri Lankans living in Thailand took the initiative in organizing the Vesak celebrations to show case how Sri Lankans celebrate this thrice blessed sacred day for Buddhists all over the world.
Vesak Celebrations in Cairo
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Cairo organized Vesak celebrations at the Embassy premises throughout the day on 24th May 2013 with the support and the participation of Sri Lankans in Egypt. Read More
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Indonesia celebrated Vesak
Sri Lanka Embassy in Jakarta celebrated Vesak on Friday, 24th May by decorating the chancery premises with Buddhist flags and other decorations, illuminating Vesak lanterns and lighting oil lamps. The Embassy staff took initiative to organize a “poojawa” in the evening at the newly built Shrine Room in the Embassy premises.
International Day of Vesak celebrated at the United Nations
The United Nations in New York commemorated the International Day of Vesak in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 54/115 at a well-attended ceremony held in the renovated ECOSOC Chamber in the Conference Building.
Sri Lanka a development model says leader of Bosnia & Herzegovina
‘’Sri Lanka’s social and economic development model is encouraging for countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina’’, stated H.E. Mr. Nebojša Radmonovič, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina when Ambassador of Sri Lanka called on him at the President’s Office in Sarajevo, following the presentation of the Letter of Credence later this month.
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