Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
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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.
