The National Art Festival,“Sri Lanka Abhiman” is proposed to be held from Dec. 30, 2023 – Jan. 01, 2024, incorporating cultural elements for the enjoyment and entertainment of the general public.
Accordingly, the proposed art festival is scheduled to be held at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07 and the surrounding premises of Nelum Pokuna Theatre, National Art Gallery , John Silva Memorial Theatre, Viharamahadevi Park, New Town Hall and National Museum.
Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to hold the “Sri Lanka Abhiman” – National Art Festival as a combined program of the Ministry of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the affiliated institutions and the other Government and Private Institutions.