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Sri Lanka and Thailand consolidates Theravada Buddhist ties

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.

Sri Lanka and Thailand consolidates Theravada Buddhist ties

Sri Lanka and Thailand consolidates Theravada Buddhist ties

Director General of the National Office of Buddhism in Thailand Narong Songarom and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I .Colonne recently had fruitful discussion on strengthening decade old traditional Buddhist and cultural relations and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Warmly welcoming Ambassador Chaminda Colonne at the National Office of Buddhism, the Director General Narong Songarom elaborated on the role played by the Thai Supreme Sangha Council and the National Office of Buddhism as the central government agency of Thailand, responsible for administration of Buddhism under direct supervision of the Prime Minister of Thailand, and assured fullest support for furthering and consolidating of long-standing excellent bonds of friendship and cooperation.

After extending warm greetings from President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Ambassador Colonne stated that under the National Policy Frame Work “Vistas of Prosperity & Splendour”, and the twenty Foreign Policy guidelines of the present Government, priory has been given for the promotion and protection of the Buddhism and to booster Sri Lanka’s identity as a Theravada Buddhist Cultural Centre, which respects multi religious values, by closely interacting with nations that respects similar values and called to unite for facing the challenges of the 21st Century.

Executive Committee and senior officials of the National Office of Buddhism participated in the discussion. During the visit, Ambassador Colonne also paid homage to Phra Si Sakkaya Thotsaphala Yan Prathan Phutthamonthon Suthat, the Principal Buddha Statue of Buddhamonthon and Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing statue, Phra Thepsasanaphiban, the Ecclesiastical Regional Governor of Region 14 and the Abbot of Rai Khing at the Royal Temple in Nakhon Pathom Province.

At the invitation of National Office of Buddhism and Phra Thepsasanaphiban, the Ecclesiastical Regional Governor of Region 14 and the Abbot of Wat Rai Khing, the Royal Temple, Ambassador Chaminda Colonne jointly attended with the Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province Surasak Charoensirichot, at the enshrinement ceremony of the Buddha’s relics from Malwatta Maha Viharaya of Sri Lanka, Phra Sri Sakaya Tossapalayana statue, Sukhothai Buddha image in pacifying the ocean posture onto the directional arches of Phra Upali Maha Mongkon Stupa and the ceremony of casting the statue of Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing (lap size of 32 inches) on the occasion of 99th Anniversary of Phra Upali Kunupamachan, (Panya Inthapanyamahathera), former Abbot of Wat Rai Khing, the Royal Temple. Somdet Phra Maha Rajamongkonmuni, Councilor of Sangha Supreme Council and Chief Superintendent of the Central Sector of Wat Traimitwittayaram temple attended as the Sangha President of this grand religious occasion.

At the invitation of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thai Beverage Public Company Limited Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Ambassador Chaminda Colonne also participated at the Katina Ceremony led by Abbot Athikaran Prasart Khemapunyo at Wat Dhammarama, Ayutthaya, historical temple that Pra Upali Maha Thera stayed and started journey to Sri Lanka, on King Boromakot’s order and King Kirti Sri Raja Singha’ s request to ordain people and promote Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 1753. Initiatives were taken by the Thai Beverage Public Company Limited for renovation of the historical site and Pramaha Poj Suvajo Thero handed over the first release of cartoon strip or comic book titled “Venerable Upali Thera The Jewel of the Siam Vamsa” printed by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University to Ambassador Colonne, and the present Governor Weerachai Nakmas, former Governor Widaya Pewphpong of Ayutthya, former Thailand Ambassador to Sri Lanka Poldej Worachat were among the dignitaries participated.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
24th November 2021

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.