This program was held under the direction of veteran lyricist, song critic Mr. Dhammika Bandara and journalist Mr. Mahesh Nishshanka. The officials of the ministry sang songs here. Ven. Maha Sangha, Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Mr. Somarathna Vidanapathirana, Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and […]

The Tower Hall Theatre Foundation is awarding scholarships of Rs.50,000/- each to students who have won the commemorative medals at the diploma awarding ceremony of the two-year full-time Drama and Theatre arts higher diploma course in the academic year 2020/21 at the main office of Tower Hall Theatre Foundation today (22). The scholarships of 50,000/- […]

The National Milad-Dun-Nabi celebration was held at Silawathura Muslim Maha Vidyalaya in Musali Divisional Secretariat of Mannar District today (22) with the precedence of His Excellency President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Key speech at the National Milad-Dun-Nabi Celebration was made by Mawlavi Ashek b. Niamatullah. A commemorative stamp and first day cover were issued for the National Milad-Dun-Nabi […]

On the first day of Nawa Rathri Pooja, the religious rituals and Pooja were conducted for Mother Durga at the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs today (15). The first three days of Nawa Rathri Pooja are dedicated to Mother Durga and the second three days are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Also, the last three […]

Arrangements are made to hold the National Milad-Dun-Nabi celebration this year at Silavathurai Muslim Maha Vidyalaya, Musali Divisional Secretariat in Mannar District. A discussion on the further activities of the festival was held today (08) at the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. Milad-Dun-Nabi is celebrated on 28th September. The discussion in regard of […]

agreements in regard of returning the 06 artifacts with historical value that were taken by the Dutch East India Trading Company (VOC) when the Royal Palace of Kandy was besieged by the Dutch in 1765 back to Sri Lanka were signed today (28) at the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, […]

“Are the religion and race become boundaries for love” educational exhibition was held today (30) at Maris Stella College in Negombo involving children of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Islamic religions. This program was held under the precedence of Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs according to admonitions of clergy of all […]

“Sahithya Yathra” school library development and language literature arts promotion program was held at Delft National School located on Delft Island of Jaffna district under the precedence of Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs In conjunction with the State Literary Awards Ceremony, two schools in the Tamil medium, where learning and […]

A discussion related to writing the Buddha Jayanthi Pali Tripitaka in English and releasing it on the internet regarding the Tripitaka, which has been declared as a national heritage was held in the ministry between the Most Ven. Maha Sangha and Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs The discussion was held […]

The ‘K-pop World Festival’ singing and dancing performance program was held at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the Korean week. Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs participated as the chief guest of this performance program organized by the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka. The minister gave a congratulatory speech to […]

The annual feast of the church of Our Lady in Matara is scheduled to be held on September (10) this year. Therefore, Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Mrs. Chathuri Pinto, Director of Christian Affairs visited the church to examine its activities. In the initial meeting, Father Charles Hewawasam, Anunayaka […]

The first day of the three-day workshop organized by the Western Provincial Archaeology Office of the Department of Archeology simultaneously to the 133rd National Archaeology Day began today (10) at the Udugampola Pathahapokuna Archaeology Office under the precedence of Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. An introduction on Hela Wedakama and […]

A function jointly organized by the Iranian Cultural Center and the Colombo Public Library was held last (11th) at the Colombo Public Library for the Sri Lanka-Iranian Children’s Friendship Week Various workshops such as literature, drama, sports and film pageants have been included in this and Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural […]

In a collaborative international provenance research which was concluded in April 2022, six Sri Lankan objects from the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands, were confirmed to be of Lankan origin. A golden and a silver kasthãné or sabre, a golden knife, two maha thuwakku or wall guns and Lewke Disave’s cannon-all belonging to the Kandyan […]

A discussion on Sri Lankan-Iranian bilateral cultural, religious, scientific and industrial cooperation between Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Dr. Moazami Goodarzi, Cultural Adviser of Iran Cultural Center held today (05) at the Iran Cultural Center in Colombo. Regarding the exchange of educational programs and technical knowledge between two countries […]

The place of ancient value known as “Ulpange”, where the queens of the reigned kings of the Kandy kingdom are believed to have bathed, is currently maintained as an information center of the Department of Archaeology. A lot of information about Kandy Kingdom can be studied from this place. Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious […]

Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs mentioned this while participating in the opening ceremony of the new two-storied building of Kappinna Walawwa Pracheena Bhikshu Vidyalaya, Balapitiya recently. Maha Kappinna Walawwa in Balapitiya, popularly known as the home of the movie and teledrama named “Gamperaliya”, the new two-storied building of the Sri Lanka […]

The attention of the minister was mostly paid to the ability of iimplementing various programs for further strengthening the cultural relations between Iran and Sri Lanka and thereby focus on the promotion of tourism in Sri Lanka in this discussion held today(19) between the two countries. Also, it was proposed to hold a cultural festival […]

The state Vesak festival started on 04.05.2023 at the Halawatha Ratnasiri Piriwen temple upon the invitation of the Minister of Buddhasasana, Mr. Vidura Wickramanayake and headed by the Prime Minister Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena. As per the advice of the Maha Sangharatna of Halawatha Ratnasiri Piriven Temple, under the full supervision of the Minister of Buddhasasana […]

Cabinet Minister of Buddhasasna, Religious and Cultural affairs Hon. Vidura Wickramanyake presented his video massage at founding Assembly of the Alliance for cultural Heritage in Asia on 24 th April around 2.00 pm at Xian province – People’s Republic of China. Hon. Minister highlighted the amicable and close cultural relationship between Asian nations. And focused […]

The students of Jaffna Tower Tamil Media School of Drama and Performing Arts, who came for the World Theater Day celebration on March 27, met Minister Vidura Wickramanayake and other heads of ministries at Apegama Premises in Battaramulla that afternoon. All those who participated in this event discussed with the audience about the subject development […]

Mr. Sumathipala Perera, President of the All Ceylon Ballad Association, said today (25) at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium that the ballad, which is an art peculiar to Sri Lanka, has now become a disappearing art among Sri Lankan fans, and he and his team are engaged in the task of re-popularizing it. A group […]

Today (21) the “Puppet Theater Show and Cultural Vision” showcasing Sri Lanka’s Ambalangoda traditional thread puppetry, which was a world heritage along with the World Puppet Day celebration, was held in a grand manner at the Kamatha Open Air Premises of the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall, Colombo. The concert was organized under the guidance of […]

Cultural centers like this can be called as a major center that preserves the historical heritage of our country and transfers the cultural gifts to the future generations. In order to create a society that works for God and respects God, good support is provided through the establishment of such cultural centers. Minister in charge […]

The main purpose of this Ridhigama Cultural Center, which was built on a land adjacent to the historic Ridhigama Raja Maha Vihara, is to improve the artistic skills of the local youth and children and to provide maximum service as an exhibition center.

Regarding the future administrative activities of the Jaffna Cultural Center recently awarded by the Government of India and the projects to be implemented by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs using the 15 million dollar grant money, Mr. Vidura Wickramanayake, the Minister in charge of the subject, along with the Indian High Commissioner […]

The appointment of new members for the management board of the Galle Urumaya Foundation under the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs was done today (09) at the premises of the Galle Urumaya Foundation. Dr. T.M.J.N Kure was appointed as the new chairman of Galle Urumaya Foundation and Mr. AH Anil Kumarasiri, Chamikara Pilapitiya, […]

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a program called “Senehasa” Pleasure Clinic was held at Setsiripaya Office Complex in Battaramulla today (08) for pregnant mothers working in the ministry premises.  

The first step of the Heritage Forum between Italy and Sri Lanka was held last (27) at the Italian Embassy, with the aim of supporting the Italian government to preserve the cultural heritage of our country. It is hoped to develop the exchange of ideas and cultural cooperation between the two countries in the fields […]

There are currently 7 villages where the Telugu people live in Sri Lanka. They earn their livelihood by exhibiting traditional cultural and traditional skills (such as performances using snakes) to local and foreign tourists. They have been living in the areas of Sigiriya, Galle, Trincomalee near the hot water springs, which are mostly visited by […]

A bilateral discussion was held at the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs (Cultural Division) last (21) to discuss future programs aimed at developing cultural cooperation between Korea and Sri Lanka. Mr. Vidura Wickramanayake, the minister in charge of the subject, who participated in the discussion, paid special attention to the implementation of programs […]

The Republic Perahara, which was held after thirty-four years at the historic Sri Dalada Palace in Kandy, toured the streets of Kandy today (19). Its opening ceremony was presided over by the President Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe and the Prime Minister Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena. The parade was organized in conjunction with the 75th Independence Day celebrations […]

On the last (18) in the Kandy President’s House regarding several requests made by the members of the Malwatu Asgiri Committee on several issues such as turning the Pali and Buddhist University into an “international center of Buddhist studies”, raising the quality of education in Piriven, holding the 2023 Vesak festival with government intervention. discussed. […]

The day when Lord Shiva demonstrated to the world that he is the most powerful god in the world is considered as Maha Shiva Rathriya. Department of Hindu Religious Affairs, Kalutara in association with Sri Kadirvelayuda Swamy Temple celebrated the Maha Sivaratri Blessing Pujotsava on the premises of the temple on the last (18th) with […]

The first committee meeting to amend the National Cultural Policy was held last (16) at the Setsiripaya Cultural Affairs Ministry Auditorium under the chairmanship of the minister in charge of the subject. The National Cultural Policy has been published through the Special Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka bearing No. 1525/12. The […]

Lionel Gunathilake’s Introduction to Sri Lankan Dance and Music Art and Information Directory of Stage Theater Artists Launched Kalabhushan Lionel Gunathilak, a talented musician who has done a great job for the advancement of the local theater and dance music industry, has done a great service for the future development of the local arts by […]

The program was held on the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Sir Baron Jayathilaka, who was the first Honorary President of the Buddhist Federation, and was chaired by the Master, Royal Pandita His Holiness Trincomalee Ananda. In this birthday celebration held with the participation of the Minister of Buddhist Religious and Cultural Affairs […]

With the help of the Government of India was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable President Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe last (11) in a grand manner. This cultural building, which was also beautiful with the present cultural elements, is the gift given to our country by the Indian people including the Prime Minister of India […]

The launch of the first book of Abhidharma Pitaka consisting of 07 books “Sinhala Dhammasadganipkarana” was done by the Department of Buddhist Affairs under the guidance of the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, and the first copy of it was presented at the President’s Office last (09) by the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural […]

In the year 1915, he strategically went to Britain in order to alleviate the sad situation by killing national leaders and the people, together with Hon. He carried out a pioneering mission to remove the then governor. In 1924 as a Kalutara member of parliament and in 1931 in the universal suffrage election, he was […]

  This will fill the gap of a cultural center that embodies harmony and cooperation among the various communities of the island. The Jaffna Cultural Center, which was built with the help of the Government of India, provides social infrastructure for the people of Jaffna, including the people of the Northern Province, especially Jaffna, to […]

A foreign delegation including the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, visited the “Path to Freedom” 75th Independence Celebration Exhibition last (06). Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the former Secretary General of the United Nations, visited the National Museum and all the historical artifacts and documents in this exhibition with great attention and […]

Organized under the full supervision and guidance of Minister Vidura Wickramanayake, this exhibition has given you the opportunity to see many artifacts, rare documents and books that you will never get to see. You can see this exhibition from February 4th to 10th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Colombo Museum.  

The minister drew attention to the current status of the cultural cooperation agreement to be signed between the two countries as well as the agreement related to the National Archives Department. The two parties discussed the need for various diplomatic agreements to develop cultural cooperation between Sri Lanka and Maldives and the Minister expressed his […]

The National Thai Pongal Festival organized by the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs was held in a grand manner at Sri Kadiresan Temple, Thalawakelaya (15th). Mr. Vidura Wickramanayake, who participated in this event, expressed his views and said that just as Thai Pongal festival aims to show gratitude to Mother Nature including the […]

Current problems faced by the nuns of Anuradhapura area were submitted to the attention of the minister in charge of the subject The nuns presented their current problems to the minister at the end of the medical clinic programs and the session held yesterday (10th) at the New Sanghamiththarama Silmatha Training Center at Arippu Road, […]

A discussion organized by the Revival Circle of Historical Religious Sacred Places of Maha Vihara Vanshika Sri Lanka Ramagngna Maha Nikaya, was held yesterday (10th) at Sri Sugatha Maha Viharaya, Halmillakulama, Anuradhapura. The attention was drawn to a number of issues including the existing problems related to the sacred places belonging to the Sri Lanka Ramagngna […]

This discussion held today (08) at the cultural division of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs in Setshiripaya with the participation of Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Rita Giuliana Mannella and Mr. Gaetano Castellini Curiel, candidacy member of EXPO Rome 2030 and the staff including Hon. Minister Vidura Wickremanayake. Mrs. Anoja P. […]

The Christmas postage stamp issuing program annually organized jointly by the Department of Christian Religious Affairs and the Philatelic Bureau on the occasion of the upcoming Christmas Day The selection of art for these stamps is done by selecting best artworks from the art competitions held annually among the school children. This is organized by […]

A discussion with the representatives of All-Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association Conference A discussion with the representatives including National President Mr. Ihsaan Hameed of the All-Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference was held on (16th) at the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. The matters regarding the current problems faced by the Muslim […]

The meeting of the Samastha Lanka Silmatha Jathika Mandalaya was held on 18th of this month in the auditorium of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs The meeting of the Samastha Lanka Silmatha Jathika Mandalaya was held under the precedence of Hon. President Ven. Polonnaruwe Dhammananda Silmaniyo and Hon. Chief Registrar Ven. Mulgirigala […]

The National Literary Awards Ceremony 2022 was held today at the Bandaranaike Conference Hall in Colombo under the precedence of Hon. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The skillful literary scholars who have dedicated themselves to the literature of our country were honored with the awards here. The new generation of literary scholars as well as the […]