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 […]

The opening of the new office established in the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs to facilitate the work of the Board of Officers of the Hajj Committee appointed to provide services for the Muslim devotees held today (21) under the precedence of Mr. Z.A.M.Faizal, Director of the Department and members of the Hajj […]

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 […]

Colombo – 07, T.B. In the same building as the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs in Jaya Mawatha, the Christian Religious Affairs Department’s new workplace was started. Minister Vidura Wickramanayake, who also participated in the religious ceremonies held here, also looked into the programs and projects that the department hopes to implement in […]

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 […]

The Ministry of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs together with the Management Committee of Jamia Nalimia Islamic Institute, Gems and Jewelery Trade Association of China Fort and the Mosques Association coordinated this year’s National Milad Festival on October 9 at Jamia Nalimia Islamic Institute Auditorium. A […]

Many scholars express different opinions that the beginning of Angampora fighting dates back to 33,000 years ago. There are different opinions that the Angampora fighting system is depicted through the ancient fighting carvings of Ambak. The tribes of Yakshas, ​​Nagas, Devas, and Rakshas who lived in Hela were generally Asuras; (During the Sura-Asura war) it […]

During the Navratri Pooja, offerings are made to Goddess Saraswati, the lord of all sciences, Goddess Lakshmi, the lord of wealth and prosperity, and Goddess Durga, the lord of valor and devotion. The first, second and third days are reserved for Goddess Durga, the next three days for Goddess Lakshmi, and the last three days […]

The initial phase of Piriven education was marked after Mahindagamana. The building known as Parivena was not initially used as an educational center. The group of buildings built by King Devanampiyatissa for the monks is known as Parivena. Accordingly, in the early days, Parivena or Pirivena was the place where the monks lived. It is […]

The historic Lankathilaka Raja Maha Vihara is located at a distance of 04 kilometers from the Burimathalawa junction on the Colombo-Kandy road on the Daulagala road. The history of Lankatilaka Vihara, built during the Gampola period, with amazing architectural features, dates back to the 14th century AD. The temple buildings are beautifully built on a […]

The eighth diploma ceremony of the two-year full-time drama and theater higher diploma course of the Tower School of Drama and Performing Arts was held in a grand manner today (15) at Elphinstone Theatre, Maradana. Five of the thirty-seven who received high diploma certificates were presented with medals for scholarships namely Don Bastian Jayaweera Bandara, […]

A discussion with Mr.Maged Mosley the Egyptian Ambassador to Sri Lanka  was held today (2022.09.12) at the Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs with the Minister of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Secretary of the Ministry and the Director of the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. The minister expressed his gratitude […]

Mr.Somarathne Vidanapathirana has assumed his duties as the Secretary of Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs on 2022.05.24. Before that he had served as Secretary of Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation. The Hon. Vidura Wickramanayake, Minister of BuddhaSasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and all the Heads of Departments, Institutions and other dignitaries […]