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“A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” – Culinary Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade, and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a culinary and promotional event titled “A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” in Bangkok, in collaboration with Mrs. Vinder Balbir, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television cooking show host based in Bangkok, Thailand.
The event was attended by Ambassadors, culinary professionals and students, as well as representatives from the hospitality and travel sectors, importers, and other business stakeholders.
A highlight of the programme was a live cooking demonstration conducted by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe. During the demonstration, selected Sri Lankan dishes including Sri Lankan Cashew Curry ( Kaju Maluwa), Young Jackfruit Curry (Polos Curry), and Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets were prepared. The Ambassador provided an explanatory narration throughout the session, highlighting the ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance of each dish.
Following the demonstration, participants were hosted to a Sri Lankan lunch buffet, allowing guests to experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
In addition, audio-visual presentations on Sri Lanka’s tourism destinations, cultural heritage, wellness tourism, and export-oriented products were screened, highlighting Sri Lanka’s potential as a year-round tourism destination and a reliable trading partner, particularly in the food and beverages, spices, tea, and handicrafts sectors.
The event provided a useful platform to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for Thai travellers and to encourage engagement between Sri Lankan exporters and Thai importers, thereby contributing to the strengthening of bilateral economic and people-to-people relations.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
24 January 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.