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Awards ceremony of Chinese cultural art competition, held in Colombo (Pics)

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6 months ago

November 14, 2024

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The awards ceremony of the programme “China Through My Eyes”, which was launched among Sri Lankan school children this year, was held on Nov. 07 in Colombo.

A total of 48 Sri Lankan schoolchildren were awarded prizes for their skills in essay writing, calligraphy, paper cutting, and painting.

The event, hosted by the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka, was organised by the Association for Sri Lanka – China Social & Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC).

A series of activities, organised by the ASLCSS, began in 2024 May at 11 Sri Lankan schools, showcasing Chinese traditional culture such as calligraphy, paper cutting and martial arts, while also showcasing cultural exhibitions and holding Chinese book donations.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, President of the ASLCSCC – Mr. Indrananda Abeysekera said the event is the largest among all the events the association has organized, with the largest number of students and schools participating.

Ms. Ji Lili, counselor of the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka said she hoped that all the students who participated in the cultural events will continue to study hard and make their contribution to the friendly exchanges between China and Sri Lanka in the future.

Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra who attended the event as chief guest said that the friendship between Sri Lanka and China is a long-standing one and the event provided opportunities for Sri Lankan students to understand China and Chinese culture, which is conducive to promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.

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07 new envoys to SL, present credentials to President AKD (Pics)

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4 days ago

May 15, 2025

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Seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (May 15) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The new ambassadors represent the State of Israel, the Argentine Republic, the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the Kingdom of Denmark.

The new diplomats who presented their credentials are as follows :

– Mr. Mariano Agustin Caucino has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Argentine Republic, based in New Delhi.
– Ms. Stella Nkomo has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe, based in New Delhi.
– Mr. Reuven Javier Azar has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the State of Israel, based in New Delhi.
– Ms. Nina P. Cringlet has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines, based in Dhaka.
– Mr. Lukmon Bobokalonzoda has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Tajikistan, based in New Delhi.
– Ms. Rath Many has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, based in New Delhi.
– Mr. Rasmus Kristensen has been appointed as the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Denmark, based in New Delhi.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, along with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, were also present at the occasion.

(President’s Media Division)

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“Lassana Dansala” offers beauty care during Vesak (Pics)

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5 days ago

May 14, 2025

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A special ‘Dansala’ was held at the Maharagama Youth Services Council premises from 7:00 a.m. yesterday (May 13) to mark Vesak Poya Day.

Unlike traditional ‘dansal’ that offer food, this unique initiative provided a host of free beauty care and advisory services for both women and men, including haircuts, head massages, eyebrow shaping, facials, under-eye treatments, and skin analysis.

This event attracted over 5,000 participants who received professional grooming and skincare advice in a Vesak-themed setting.

Present at the event were Deputy Youth Affairs Minister Eranga Gunasekara, NYSC Chairman and Director-General of Youth Affairs Attorney Supun Wijerathna, MP Kaushalya Ariyarathna, Maharagama Mayor Saman Samarakoon, and Colombo Mayoral candidate Vraie Cally Balthazaar, among others.