Cultural Show and Reception «The Sri Lankan Night»
20 March 2013
The “Sri Lanka Night” held in the evening of the 20 March 2013, added another feather to the cap of the tourism promotional campaign with the amazing performance of the Sri Lankan dancing troupe. Further, the cultural show was well attended and received by especially the Members of the Diplomatic Corps. Delivering his presentation the Ambassador having welcomed all guests, spoke about the diplomatic and cultural relations between the two nations, traditional dancing of Sri Lanka and development of infrastructure in the country.
Also, he made a special introduction to the opening of the “Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport” in the Hambantota District and how it would enhance the tourism industry and the economy of the island. The photo exhibition arranged by the Embassy, with 120 photos covers the visits of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Republic of Kazakhstan. It also covers major tourist destinations of the country namely; Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Sigiriya, Pinnawela and Nuwara Eliya along with scenic and pristine beaches along both Western and Eastern coast, Sri Lankan cuisine, traditional dancing and wild life.
