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

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.