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Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture

Join us to celebrate International Women’s day 2025 with an online forum under the theme ‘Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture’ Date: Tuesday, 11th March 2025 Time: 4pm-6pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time) Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83580083526 Meeting ID: 835 8008 3526 This online forum will feature five women figures whose contributions and ideas […]

SAARC SPECIAL LECTURE BY MS. SULOCHANA DISSANAYAKE

SAARC Cultural Centre presents the SAARC Special Lecture on “Is Puppetry Relevant in the 21st Century South Asia?” featuring Ms. Sulochana Dissanayake, Founder & Artistic Director, Power of Play (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka on 13th December 2024, 2:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). Here is the link to join https://meet.google.com/wxg-tgui-gsu

SAARC SPECIAL LECTURE BY MS. ASHWINI NATESAN

SAARC Cultural Centre presents the SAARC Special Lecture on “Digital Renaissance: How Technology is Reshaping Culture” featuring Ms. Ashwini Natesan, Legal Consultant and Researcher Tech, Media and Telecommunications Law, Sri Lanka on 9th December 2024, 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). Here is the link to join https://meet.google.com/ums-zcwi-kqs

Announcements

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (2025) – SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC)

      A. Post : Senior Program Specialist (Priority Setting & Program Development) Age : Not more than 55 (Fifty-five) years. Duty Station : Dhaka, Bangladesh Closing Date : 20th April 2025 Date of Joining : Sixty (60) days from the date of issue of offer letter Duration : 3 years Qualification and Experience: PhD in […]

  • Director, SCC paid a courtesy call on H.E. Masood Imad, High Commissioner, High Commission of Maldives, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) paid a courtesy call on H.E. Masood Imad, High Commissioner, High Commission of Maldives, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 6th March 2025. The High Commissioner congratulated Dr. Kumarasinghe on his appointment as Director, SCC. The discussion focused on Centre’s various activities and future initiatives and Dr. […]

  • Vacancy Announcement: Personal Secretary to the Director – GSS I

    Job Overview The SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Personal Secretary to join our dynamic team. This position will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to senior management and ensuring the efficient operation of the Centre. Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for the following position. Job […]

  • Vacancy Announcement: Peon – GSS VI

    Job Overview SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) is looking for a dedicated and experienced Peon (GSS VI) to join our vibrant team. This position will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Director and Senior Management, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the Centre. Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for the following […]

  • Director, SCC paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sagar Bhandari Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of Nepal, Colombo

    Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sagar Bhandari Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of Nepal, Colombo on 25th February 2025. Mr. Bhandari congratulated Dr. Kumarasinghe on his appointment as Director, SCC. The discussion focused on Centre’s various activities and future initiatives and Dr. Kumarasinghe thanked Mr. […]

  • Director, SCC paid a courtesy call on Mr. Abbas Esufally, Honorary Consul General of Bhutan to Sri Lanka

    Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) paid a courtesy call on Mr. Abbas Esufally, Honorary Consul General of Bhutan to Sri Lanka on 19th February 2025. Mr. Esufally congratulated Dr. Kumarasinghe on his appointment as Director, SCC. The discussion focused on Centre’s various activities and future initiatives and Dr. Kumarasinghe thanked […]

  • Director, SCC paid a courtesy call on H.E. Andalib Elias, High Commissioner, High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

    Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre paid a courtesy call on H.E. Andalib Elias, High Commissioner, High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Colombo on 11th February 2025. The High Commissioner congratulated Dr. Kumarasinghe on his appointment as Director, SCC. The discussion focused on Centre’s various activities and future initiatives and […]

  • Director, SCC paid a courtesy call on Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India

    Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), paid a courtesy call on Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India. Mementos were exchanged, and the latest copy of SCC’s annual magazine, SAARC Art, was presented to Prof. Dutta. During the meeting, several collaborative initiatives between […]

  • New Director, SAARC Cultural Centre Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe Assumes Duties

    The newly appointed Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe assumed duties during a brief ceremony at the SCC on 3rd February 2025. Addressing the staff following the assumption of duties, Dr. Kumarasinghe highlighted the importance of acknowledging the longstanding cultural encounters of the South Asian region and the SAARC Cultural Centre’s […]

  • SAARC Cultural Centre bids farewell to Mrs. Renuka Ekanayake

    SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) on 31st January 2025 organized a farewell ceremony in honor of the outgoing Director of the SCC, Mrs. Renuka Ekanayake. With a distinguished career spanning over 34 years in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service as Additional Secretary and Permanent Secretary in various Ministries, she was instrumental in making significant strides in […]

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The Centre is intended to function as a major meeting point for the artistic communities of the member states. The Centre will provide the necessary facilities and conditions for individuals and groups in various fields of interest to meet and interact in a conducive environment.

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