Kandy Esala Perahera 2024 Live Streaming
August 20, 2024
The Kandy Esala Perahera 2024 live streaming on August 19, 2024.
Language versions are as follows;
English (Sri Lanka Tourism channel): https://www.youtube.com/live/RbEyoQPg0J0:
Japanese : https://youtube.com/live/bpvjtyHkue0
Korean : https://youtube.com/live/zYkcRfihIIw
Thai :https://youtube.com/live/LV9MdZTjHfo
French : https://youtube.com/live/4qDT1qgRjVM
Hindi : https://youtube.com/live/1NRaxrk0rSI
German :https://youtube.com/live/GOouevSMNC4
“Sonduru Atheethaya” Musical Show
August 19, 2024
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Colombo International Maritime & Logistics Conference 2024 – 27th to 29th November 2024
July 30, 2024
Colombo International Maritime & Logistics Conference 2024 – 27th to 29th November 2024
The 7th edition of the Colombo International Martine and Logistics Conference 2024 will be held from 27th to 29th November 2024 in Colombo.
The event is co-organized by CIMC Events and the Shippers Academy International. The conference is being held at a time when the Colombo West International Terminal and Colombo East Container Terminal comes into operation with new extra capacity and at a time logistics services are growing in the South Asian region. Read More »
Youth Dialogue 2024: ” Click to Progress: Youth for Smarter Sri Lanka”
July 15, 2024
Youth Dialogue 2024: ” Click to Progress: Youth for Smarter Sri Lanka”
The Office of the Overseas Sri Lankan Affairs (OOSLA), an institution established in January 2023 to be the central point for coordinating engagement with the overseas Sri Lankan population, is organizing Youth Dialogue 2024 on 21st August 2024. Read More »
Historical religious ceremony held in Bendigo, in the State of Victoria, Australia with the planting of the Bo-sapling from the Jaya Sri Mahabodhi, Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.
July 6, 2024
Historical religious ceremony held in Bendigo, in the State of Victoria, Australia with the planting of the Bo-sapling from the Jaya Sri Mahabodhi, Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.
The Bodhi Dhamma Buddhist Association in Bendigo which is an established Sri Lankan Buddhist Association together with the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion held a religious ceremony to plant the Bo-sapling from the sacred Jaya Sri Mahabodhi, Anuradhapura. The Bodhi Dhamma Vihara has a large Buddha Statue, Ceremonial Gates, a traditional Moonstone and a fence carved from stone from Sri Lanka. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is a centre for interfaith harmony with symbols from major faiths which are represented in the peace park.
The delegation headed by Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero of Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi with Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka as well as from Myanmar and Vietnam, China, Thailand and Laos participated in the ceremony.
On the invitation extended by Mr. Deeptha Wickramarathna, President of the Bodhi Dhamma Vihara, Bendigo and Mr. Ian Green, Chairman of the Great Stupa & Universal Compassion, the Minister of Buddhasasana and Cultural Affairs Vidhura Wickramanayake together with the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia, Chitranganee Wagiswara and the Consul General, Sandith Samarasinghe participated in the event. The Government of Australia was represented by Hon. Jacinta Allan, Member of Bendigo and Premier of Victoria, Maree Edwards, State Member for Bendigo and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Lisa Chesters MP, Victoria. A large number of Sri Lankan Buddhist devotees as well as others from different faiths numbering over 1500 participated in the ceremony.
The Bo-tree and the Vihara will stand in testimony of the close cooperation and as a symbol of peace and harmony and the enduring bond between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Sri Lanka High Commission, Canberra
Business Forum in Brisbane, Australia – “Resilient & Rising: Leveraging Sri Lanka’s Potential”
June 25, 2024
Business Forum in Brisbane, Australia – “Resilient & Rising: Leveraging Sri Lanka’s Potential”
At a time when Sri Lanka is exploring the means to support economic diversification, business innovation and promote inclusive and sustainable growth, Sri Lanka-Australia Chamber of Commerce and the Chartered Accountant Association of Sri Lanka (Australia Chapter Inc) with the collaboration of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra organized the Business Forum “Resilient & Rising: Leveraging Sri Lanka’s Potential” on Thursday, 6th June 2024 in Brisbane.
The event aimed to unite Australian business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to explore and capitalize opportunities in Sri Lanka, focusing on economic resilience, investment prospects and strategic growth initiatives.
While welcoming the guests, Kalum De Silva, the President of the Sri Lanka Australia Chamber of Commerce spoke about knowledge industries and sustainable manufacturing industries in Sri Lanka. He also highlighted the importance of geographical location and the investment climate of Sri Lanka
The High Commissioner, Chitranganee Wagiswara noted in her remarks that the current economic status is stable and moving forward. She touched on the assistance of the IMF and friendly countries and the conducive business potential which makes Sri Lanka an attractive destination for entrepreneurs.
The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Mr. Heshan Kuruppu in his speech spoke of the business friendly regulations in place which facilitates and encourages investors and businesses.
The address by Mr. Paul Cooper, Chairman of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre and Manufacturing, Queensland was of interest as he shared his experiences and benefits gained in Sri Lanka having established a company in the manufacturing sector.
The Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Duminda Hulangamuwa also addressed the gathering virtually from Sri Lanka and Mr. Lalanka Amarasiri, Chair of Association of CA Sri Lanka Australia Chapter moderated and expressed views on the potential and opportunities in Sri Lanka.
The panel discussion gave an opportunity for the attendees to clarity and raise questions in relation to the business environment in Sri Lanka.
The Audience included selected and reputed representatives from Australian Companies, Sri Lanka Business Companies in Brisbane and over 175 Sri Lankan and foreign companies who joined from overseas virtually.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Canberra, Australia
Meeting with the Federation of Sri Lanka Organizations of Queensland (FSOQ)
June 19, 2024
Meeting with the Federation of Sri Lanka Organizations of Queensland (FSOQ)
During the High Commissioner’s visit to Brisbane, 6-7 June, the FSOQ arranged a meeting with the representatives of FSOQ. Read More »
Australia-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group – hosted at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra
June 7, 2024
Australia-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group – hosted at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra in collaboration with the Australia-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group organized an event on 28 May 2024 to mark the first anniversary of the re-launching of the Group as well as to celebrate significant cultural and religious festivals namely the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and Vesak.
Letter of Invitation – Invitation to submit Proposal for Consultancy Services for Renovation of former Official Residence of High Commission in Canberra for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka
June 1, 2024
Letter of Invitation
Invitation to submit Proposal for Consultancy Services for Renovation of Former Official Residence of High Commission in Canberra for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka
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Register with the High Commission
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.
If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.
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