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55 for a simple ballad!

2023-03-28

Mr. Sumathipala Perera, President of the All Ceylon Ballad Association, said today (25) at the Colombo Public Library...

World Puppet Day celebration

2023-03-22

Today (21) the "Puppet Theater Show and Cultural Vision" showcasing Sri Lanka's Ambalangoda traditional thread puppet...

Bamunakotua Cultural Center in Atugal town hands over to local children and artists.

2023-03-16

Cultural centers like this can be called as a major center that preserves the historical heritage of our country and ...

Ridhigama Cultural Center to the people…

2023-03-13

The main purpose of this Ridhigama Cultural Center, which was built on a land adjacent to the historic Ridhigama Raja...

The Indian High Commissioner and his team meet the Minister…

2023-03-13

Regarding the future administrative activities of the Jaffna Cultural Center recently awarded by the Government of In...

The faces of Galle heritage will be new…

2023-03-10

The appointment of new members for the management board of the Galle Urumaya Foundation under the Ministry of Buddhas...

For pregnant mothers A lyrical clinic…

2023-03-09

On the occasion of International Women's Day, a program called "Senehasa" Pleasure Clinic was held at Setsiripaya Off...

First step in Heritage Forum between Italy and Sri Lanka

2023-03-02

The first step of the Heritage Forum between Italy and Sri Lanka was held last (27) at the Italian Embassy, with the ...

Efforts are being made to provide quick solutions to the livelihood issues of the Telugu people

2023-02-28

There are currently 7 villages where the Telugu people live in Sri Lanka. They earn their livelihood by exhibiting tr...

Discussions on expanding cultural cooperation between Korea and Sri Lanka

2023-02-23

A bilateral discussion was held at the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs (Cultural Division) la...

After 34 years, the Republic Parade is going on a street tour

2023-02-22

The Republic Perahara, which was held after thirty-four years at the historic Sri Dalada Palace in Kandy, toured the ...

A discussion of the Malwatu Party and the Asgiri Karaka Karaka Support Association at the Kandy President’s House…

2023-02-21

On the last (18) in the Kandy President's House regarding several requests made by the members of the Malwatu Asgiri ...

Maha Shiva Ratri is celebrated by Hindu devotees with great devotion.

2023-02-20

The day when Lord Shiva demonstrated to the world that he is the most powerful god in the world is considered as Maha...

The first committee meeting to revise the National Cultural Policy….

2023-02-20

The first committee meeting to amend the National Cultural Policy was held last (16) at the Setsiripaya Cultural Affa...

The book Lionel Gunathilake’s Introduction to Sri Lankan Dance and Music Art and the Information Directory of Stage Theater Artists are launched.

2023-02-20

Lionel Gunathilake's Introduction to Sri Lankan Dance and Music Art and Information Directory of Stage Theater Artist...

155th Birthday Celebration and Educational Scholarship Award Ceremony of Sir DB Jayathilaka

2023-02-15

The program was held on the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Sir Baron Jayathilaka, who was the first Honor...

The “Yapa Patune Cultural Center” was opened, opening the way for the cultural revival of the people of the north.

2023-02-14

With the help of the Government of India was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable President Mr. Ranil Wickram...

The launch of the first book of Abhidharma Pitaka consisting of 07 books “Sinhala Dhammasadganipkarana” was done by the Department of Buddhist Affairs

2023-02-13

The launch of the first book of Abhidharma Pitaka consisting of 07 books "Sinhala Dhammasadganipkarana" was done by t...

Commemorating the 75th Independence Day, Hon. E.W. Perera celebrates his merits.

2023-02-13

In the year 1915, he strategically went to Britain in order to alleviate the sad situation by killing national leader...

The center of socio-cultural activities including the cultural revival of the people of the North, “Yapa Patune Cultural Center” will be inaugurated on the 11th of this month.

2023-02-10

This will fill the gap of a cultural center that embodies harmony and cooperation among the various communi...

“Path to Freedom” 75th Independence Celebration Exhibition

2023-02-07

A foreign delegation including the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, visited the "Path...

“Path to Freedom” 75th Independence Celebration Exhibition from 04th to 10th at the National Museum, Colombo…

2023-02-07

Organized ...

Exhibition to mark 75th Anniversary of Independent Sri Lanka

2023-02-02

Discussions between Deputy High Commissioner of Maldives and Minister Hon. Vidura Wickramanayake to implement programs to strengthen cultural cooperation between Maldives and Sri Lanka.

2023-01-22

The minister drew attention to the current status of the cultural cooperation agreement to be signed between the two ...

The National Thai Pongal Festival at Sri Kadiresan Temple, Thalawakelaya

2023-01-16

The National Thai Pongal Festival organized by the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs was held in a g...

To the attention of the minister in charge of the problems faced by the nuns of Anuradhapura area.

2022-12-12

Current problems faced by the nuns of Anuradhapura area were submitted to the attention of the minister in charge of ...

Revival circle of historic religious shrines of Maha Vihara Vamsika Sri Lanka Ramanya Maha Nikaya…

2022-12-12

A discussion organized by the Revival Circle of Historical Religious Sacred Places of Maha Vihara Vanshika Sri Lanka ...

Bilateral discussions regarding the Italian-Sri Lankan cultural exchange programs

2022-12-12

This discussion held today (08) at the cultural division of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affa...

On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas Day, the Christmas postage stamp issue program is organized jointly by the Department of Christian Religious Affairs and the Bureau of Stamps.

2022-12-12

The Christmas postage stamp issuing program annually organized jointly by the Department of Christian Religious Affai...

A discussion with representatives of the All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Associations Federation

2022-11-21

A discussion with the representatives of All-Ceylon Young Men's Muslim Association Conference

A discussion...

All Ceylon Silmata National Board Meeting…

2022-11-21

The meeting of the Samastha Lanka Silmatha Jathika Mandalaya was held on 18th of this month in the auditorium of t...

National Literary Awards 2022

2022-11-21

The National Literary Awards Ceremony 2022 was held today at the Bandaranaike Conference Hall in Colombo under the pr...

National Milad-Un Nabi Celebration 2022

2022-10-12

The Ministry of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs ...

11th Congress of Sivhela National Angam Crafts Art Federation

2022-10-03

Many scholars express different opinions that the beginning of Angampora fighting dates back to 33,000 years ago. The...

Nawa rathri Pujawa

2022-10-03

During the Navratri Pooja, offerings are made to Goddess Saraswati, the lord of all sciences, Goddess Lakshmi, the lo...

Installation of a new library premises for students studying in Pirivena at Sri Dharma Siddharama, Ukuwela – Purijjala

2022-10-03

The initial phase of Piriven education was marked after Mahindagamana. The building known as Parivena was not initial...

Observation on the preservation of historical frescoes in Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya

2022-10-03

The historic Lankathilaka Raja Maha Vihara is located at a distance of 04 kilometers from the Burimathalawa junctio...

Eighth Diploma Awarding Ceremony of Tower School of Drama and Performing Arts was held with grandeur.

2022-09-22

The eighth diploma ceremony of the two-year full-time drama and theater higher diploma course of the Tower School of ...

A discussion with Mr.Maged Mosley the Egyptian Ambassador to Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs

2022-09-13

A discussion with Mr.Maged Mosley the Egyptian Ambassador to Sri Lanka was held today (2022.09.12) at the Ministry o...

Mr.Somaratne Vidanapathirana assumes duties as the Secretary of Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs

2022-05-26

Mr.Somarathne Vidanapathirana has assumed his duties as the Secretary of Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultu...

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55 for a simple ballad!

World Puppet Day celebration

Bamunakotua Cultural Center in Atugal town hands over to local children and artists.

Ridhigama Cultural Center to the people…

The Indian High Commissioner and his team meet the Minister…

The faces of Galle heritage will be new…

For pregnant mothers A lyrical clinic…

First step in Heritage Forum between Italy and Sri Lanka

Efforts are being made to provide quick solutions to the livelihood issues of the Telugu people

Discussions on expanding cultural cooperation between Korea and Sri Lanka

After 34 years, the Republic Parade is going on a street tour

A discussion of the Malwatu Party and the Asgiri Karaka Karaka Support Association at the Kandy President’s House…

Maha Shiva Ratri is celebrated by Hindu devotees with great devotion.

The first committee meeting to revise the National Cultural Policy….

The book Lionel Gunathilake’s Introduction to Sri Lankan Dance and Music Art and the Information Directory of Stage Theater Artists are launched.

155th Birthday Celebration and Educational Scholarship Award Ceremony of Sir DB Jayathilaka

The “Yapa Patune Cultural Center” was opened, opening the way for the cultural revival of the people of the north.

The launch of the first book of Abhidharma Pitaka consisting of 07 books “Sinhala Dhammasadganipkarana” was done by the Department of Buddhist Affairs

Commemorating the 75th Independence Day, Hon. E.W. Perera celebrates his merits.

The center of socio-cultural activities including the cultural revival of the people of the North, “Yapa Patune Cultural Center” will be inaugurated on the 11th of this month.

“Path to Freedom” 75th Independence Celebration Exhibition

“Path to Freedom” 75th Independence Celebration Exhibition from 04th to 10th at the National Museum, Colombo…

Exhibition to mark 75th Anniversary of Independent Sri Lanka

Discussions between Deputy High Commissioner of Maldives and Minister Hon. Vidura Wickramanayake to implement programs to strengthen cultural cooperation between Maldives and Sri Lanka.

The National Thai Pongal Festival at Sri Kadiresan Temple, Thalawakelaya

To the attention of the minister in charge of the problems faced by the nuns of Anuradhapura area.

Revival circle of historic religious shrines of Maha Vihara Vamsika Sri Lanka Ramanya Maha Nikaya…

Bilateral discussions regarding the Italian-Sri Lankan cultural exchange programs

On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas Day, the Christmas postage stamp issue program is organized jointly by the Department of Christian Religious Affairs and the Bureau of Stamps.

A discussion with representatives of the All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Associations Federation

All Ceylon Silmata National Board Meeting…

National Literary Awards 2022

National Milad-Un Nabi Celebration 2022

11th Congress of Sivhela National Angam Crafts Art Federation

Nawa rathri Pujawa

Installation of a new library premises for students studying in Pirivena at Sri Dharma Siddharama, Ukuwela – Purijjala

Observation on the preservation of historical frescoes in Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya

Eighth Diploma Awarding Ceremony of Tower School of Drama and Performing Arts was held with grandeur.

A discussion with Mr.Maged Mosley the Egyptian Ambassador to Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs

Mr.Somaratne Vidanapathirana assumes duties as the Secretary of Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs

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