High Commission of India
Colombo
PRESS RELEASE 

Art connect: Sri Lankan Students Showcase Rich Sri Lankan Heritage in Indian Festivals

A 12-member team of the Department of Fine Arts of the University of Kelaniya will be performing the folk dances of Sri Lanka today at the 8th International Folk Dance Festival to be held at the Kamani Auditorium of New Delhi. The team will also perform Sri Lankan dances in Varanasi and Prayagraj on 28 and 30 November 2024 respectively.

2. Recently, a 9-member troupe of dancers from SIBA Campus, Kandy was sponsored by the Government of Odisha to perform Kandyan Dance at the inaugural event of Bali Yatra 2024 at Cuttak, Odisha.

3. In 2023 and 2024 a lot of teams of performing arts and Indic knowledge were sent to India by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India, Colombo. It includes teams from the Sri Palee Campus of University of Colombo, Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University; State Music Ensemble of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs,  Hindu Ladies College. The students from the University of Kelaniya, University of Sabaragamuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Rajarata University in Anuradhapura were sent for Visva Hindi Yatra and Buddha Bhumi Vandan Yatra in 2023. 14- Sri Lankan scholars from seven public universities were also sponsored to participate at “Knowledge-India Convention” of Indian Council For Cultural Relations held in New Delhi on 4-6 December, 2023.

4. Sending Sri Lankan troupes of performing art students to India plays a pivotal role in strengthening the cultural ties between the two nations. These performances serve as a living testament to the shared heritage and deep-rooted historical connections that bind India and Sri Lanka. By showcasing the vibrant and diverse traditions of Sri Lankan and Indian performing arts, these troupes foster mutual appreciation and understanding of each other’s cultural richness. Such exchanges also open avenues for dialogue, collaboration, and friendship, highlighting the universal language of art and its power to transcend borders. These efforts not only enhance bilateral relations but also reinforce a shared commitment to preserving and celebrating cultural diversity in the region.

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Colombo
26 November 2024

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