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Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand Facilitates Sri Lankan Participation at Style Bangkok 2024
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand recently facilitated the successful participation of a 13 member Sri Lankan business delegation, comprising representatives from 10 leading companies in the handicraft and lifestyle sectors, at Style Bangkok 2024, held from 31 March to 07 April 2024. The delegation was organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the aim of promoting the country’s creative industries.
The Sri Lanka pavilion was featured for the first time at Style Bangkok, one of Asia’s most prominent trade fairs for lifestyle, fashion, and design products. The pavilion was inaugurated by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe,
In addition to participation at the fair, the Embassy arranged a comprehensive technical exposure and knowledge-sharing programme in collaboration with key Thai institutions. The programme included a training session on “Export of Lifestyle Products to the International Market” conducted by the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Delegates also visited prominent Thai retail outlets and handicraft showrooms to gain valuable insights into product innovation, branding, market trends, and sustainable production practices.
The exposure provided through Style Bangkok 2024 is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters in global markets while encouraging innovation, quality improvement, and sustainability in the sector.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th April 2025
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.