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Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2009″
04 July, 2009
Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the second time was held on 04th of July 2009 at the play ground of Peoples Friendship University of Russia. This colorful event was ceremonially declared open by the H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation by lighting the traditional oil lamp and playing National anthem at 10.30 a.m.
They were more 200 viewers gathered to watch the matches and all of them were served with lunch provided be the Ambassador. The eight cricket teams of Sri Lankans from the different cities of the Russian federation were participated. The tournament was concluded around 7.30 pm and the certificates and prices were given by the Ambassador, diplomats and sponsors.
All players of the team were given certificated and gift parcels while champions were given Embassy Cup Trophy and Cash US$ 1,000.00, Runner’s Up US$ 500.00. Man of the Match US$ 300.00 and Special award for the all Rounder US$ 200.00.
The ceremony was conducted around 8.30 pm with every ones good wishes for the excellent organizing.

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All Night Pirith Chanting in Moscow to bless the President and Sri Lankans
12 June, 2009
Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation conducted All Night Pirith ceremonies on 12th June and Alms Giving on 13th June to the Maha Sangha to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government and people of Sri Lanka, tri forces personnel who sacrificed their lives and personnel who were injured in the war. This was the first and biggest religious event conducted by the Sri Lanka Mission in Russian Federation for the last 52 years of diplomatic relations between two countries.
On the invitation of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga the Buddhist priests led by Ven.Dr.Pallekande Ratanasara Thero (Sri Lanka), Ven. Villachchiye harmavijaya Thero (Berlin), Ven. Rambukwelle Dhammavijaya Thero (Berlin), Ven. Pathakada Sumanatissa Thero (Sri Lanka), Ven . Viloye Wimalajothi Thero (London), Ven. Karuwelagaswewa Anuruddha Thero (Zurich), Ven.Dr.Vijayarajapura Seelawansa Thero (Viena) and 2 Sri Lankan Monks Ven.Rakwane Gnaseeha Thero and Sevanagala Ginorasa Thero, in Moscow were participated in these religious ceremonies.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials, Ambassador & Diplomats from the SAARC and CIS Embassies and Sri Lankans living in Moscow were participated this Pirith Chanting. These Buddhist monks were conducted to the Ambassador’s Residence in a procession with the participation of distinguished invitees, Sri Lankan business community and students, who carried a national flag and Buddhist flags, Sesath, along with Kandian dances performed by the Sri Lankan students of the Tver State Medical Academy. The Pirith chanting was done within “Pirith Mandapaya” erected in traditional Sri Lankan style in the main hall of the Ambassador’s Residence, with the participation of a number of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Buddhist Missions in Moscow, other religious dignitaries, as well as Russian Buddhist devotees.

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Embassy Staff celebrated Victory over Terrorism
22 May, 2009
Staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian federation gathered in embassy outside Friday Heroes’ Day and the Sri Lankan victory against terrorism. Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga congratulated the President, Defense Secretary, Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Commanders and all the service men and women for their contribution.
This special gathering started with hosting of National flag and minutes silence and ended with the patriot songs.

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Sri Lanka sponsoring “International Banking Award 2009″
21 May, 2009
Embassy of Sri Lanka was a sponsor of the “International Banking Award – 2009” on 21st of May 2009 in cooperation with Taj Exotica Hotel 5*, Bentota, and Qatar Airways. Russian Central Bank, the 1st prize-winner, got the special star as the “Best Russian Bank – 2009”. The head of the Central Bank department of licensing made a major contribution to the developing of Russian Banking System and was awarded a 10 days trip for 2 persons to Sri Lanka in Taj Exotica, Bentota on HB basis presented by H.E. personally.
The Ambassador noted that Taj Exotica one of the most comfortable and splendid hotel on the western coast of Sri Lanka. H.E. had a speech during the ceremony and declared the end of war in Sri Lanka together with invitation for guests to visit Sri Lanka – a miracle Island and the best holiday and MICE destination within Asia.
Ambassador thanks to Qatar Airways provided the winner with 2 business class tickets Moscow – Colombo – Moscow. Embassy of Sri Lanka expresses the special gratitude to Taj Exotica, Bentota for 10 days free package for prize – winner! On behalf of Embassy of Sri Lanka Ambassador thanks to Qatar Airways provided the winner with 2 business class tickets Moscow – Colombo – Moscow. Embassy of Sri Lanka expresses the special gratitude to Taj Exotica, Bentota for 1 week free package for prize – winner! There was a Banking television Unite on that event which interviewed H.E. about the future investment opportunity in Sri Lanka and Russian banking system development. Also Ambassador said that near future Russian national currency ruble will becomes the most stable and strong all over the world.

This Award was instituted in 2005 by the media holding company “Informbank” in co-operation with Regional Banks Association, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Russian Business owner and Industrialist Union, European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Russian Governmental Financial Academy. The biggest Russian Banks participated the event including the regional Banks and brunches. The ceremony took place at a very nice banquet hall for 300 guests attended by the brass band of the Russian Armed Forces. All guests were presented with Sri Lankan brochures and 30 prize-winners got finest Ceylon tea from the Ambassador and Taj Exotica’s brochures as well. Sri Lanka had its LOGO on all invitation cards and event’s programs.

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Victory day celebration on the Red Square in Moscow
09 May, 2009
Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga participated most popular Russian Festival, 9th May 2009 – Victory Day in the heart of Moscow – Red Square. More than 2500 special delegation from the different countries including Sri Lanka participated this event. Also President of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Russian Federation participated this memorable event.
H.E. the Ambassador had formal discussions with Russian Communist Party Leader Mr. Gennady Zyuganov and some Africa Ambassadors there.

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Vesak Celebration at the Embassy
08 May, 2009
On 8th May 2009 due to 2553 year of the celebration of Birth, enlightenment and of Lord Buddha calling Vesak, Sri Lankan community in Moscow and suburbs organize special religious ceremony at the Embassy of Sri Lanka. With the participation of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga and Mrs. Weeratunga special bana ceremony organized. Under the guidance of Ven. Sevenagala Jinorasa and Ven. Rakwane Gnanseeha Thero celebrated this ceremony.
Also additional to this on 8th and 9th may 2009 in front of the Embassy premises organized special tea dansela. In that days Embassy building decorated with color lights and special vesak pahan lanterns.

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