Participatory Programme – Royal Government of Bhutan 1. IntroductionIt is believed that rice was domesticated in Asia more than 5,000 years ago and since then has been a part of the diet in Asia. Rice is one of the most important staple foods of the SAARC Region and has been cultivated in all SAARC Member […]
SAARC Cultural Centre invites original research articles (non-thematic topics) book reviews and interviews that delve into various aspects of South Asia’s cultural expressions and heritage. Submission Guidelines for articles: Language- English (British) Abstract- 250-300 words, Keywords- 5 (max). Full Paper-8000 words (excluding the abstract and the reference) Submissions should be in MS word Format, Times […]
Background SAARC Art is the annual magazine dedicated to promote the and showcase a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression of the SAARC Region. This magazine was conceived in the year 2014 as a visual platform to understand the concept of ‘Art’ through a wide range of perspectives. SAARC Art Magazine focuses not only on the […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Third Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 13th June 2025 (Friday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Prof.Sudeshna Guha, Department of History and Archaeology, Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence, India (Delhi NCR). Prof.Sudeshna Guha will deliver his lecture […]
The SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the SAARC Film Days 2025 for schools, celebrating the rich art of South Asian cinema. This educationally enriching event will provide students with a unique glimpse into the vibrant culture of Bangladesh, using cinema as a medium for cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. As part […]
Join us for the Second Session of the online forum under the theme ‘Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture’ Date: Wednesday, 21st May 2025 Time: 3pm-5pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time) Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86295594642 Meeting ID: 862 9559 4642 This online forum will feature five women figures whose contributions and ideas […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Second Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 25th April 2025 (Friday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Thakur S Powdyel, Former Minister of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan. Prof. Thakur S Powdyel will deliver his lecture on […]
The Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the SAARC Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka, is delighted to host the 5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH – 2025) on September 19, 2025, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.This prestigious conference brings together scholars, researchers, and cultural practitioners to explore […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming First Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 27th March 2025 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Md. Masood Imran, Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prof. Md. Masood Imran will deliver his lecture on the topic […]
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 […]