1. Fifteen members of the Ravibandhu-Samanthi Dance ensemble, travelling to India to participate in the 4th SAARC Folklore Festival organized by the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) at Agra from 30 September – 2 October, 2011 called on H.E. the High Commissioner of India Ashok K. Kantha, who is also the Co-Chairperson of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation, to convey their appreciation to the ISLF for facilitating ensemble’s participation in the FOSWAL. High Commissioner interacted with the ensemble members and wished the troupe an excellent stay in India.

2. The Ravibandhu – Samanthi Dance Ensemble is a renowned Dance Troupe in Sri Lanka which has performed both at local and international platforms, and has built up a reputation for their innovation and creativity. The Troupe’s distinctive style in performance has been well received by art lovers.

3. During their visit to India, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has also organized performances of the troupe at Chandigarh and Chennai.

4. The India – Sri Lanka Foundation had also recently supported participation of 4 eminent film personalities from Sri Lanka at the 4th South Asian Film Festival held in Goa from 15-18 September, 2011 and visit of 17 member under 19 Jaffna district cricket team to play matches in Delhi. By facilitating such visits, the India – Sri Lanka Foundation is playing a catalytic role in promoting cultural and youth exchanges between India and Sri Lanka.

5. The India - Sri Lanka Foundation was established by a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of India and Sri Lanka in 1998 in order to foster India - Sri Lanka relations through the enhancement of economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation and to promote greater understanding between the people of the two countries.