Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
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Times have changed, places and spaces have changed. Yet, the deep rooted traditions embedded in the Theravada Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka have continued for over several millennia -one of Asia’s most colorful cultural events – The Dalada Perahera in Kandy is going to be held for the 1710th time this year from 25th July – 03rd August 2020.
Over 3000 dancers, drummers, whip crackers, acrobatic fire-ball dancers, and elephants, the final procession will parade the streets keeping all the rituals and traditions alive and vibrant, and invoking blessings for prosperity, and to ward off diseases.The most beautiful days in Kandy, adorned by the most colorful evenings, is a must see event, To pay homage to the sacred tooth relic of lord Buddha.
