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Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture – Second Session

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 […]

Second Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025

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 […]

Call for Abstracts – 5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2025)

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 […]

Announcements

  • Second Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025

    The second session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 was held on 25th April (Friday) 2025, 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time) at the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), Sri Lanka. The speaker of the second SAARC Talk Series 2025 was Prof. Thakur S Powdyel,Former Minister of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan. Prof. Powdyel delivered a […]

  • 60th Session of the SAARC Programming Committee Meeting

    The Director of SAARC Cultural Centre, Dr. Kaushalya Kumarasinghe attended the Sixtieth Session of the SAARC Programming Committee Meeting convened in Kathmandu from 28-30 April 2025.The session was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai, Foreign Secretary of Nepal and Chair of the SAARC Standing Committee.The meeting was attended by distinguished delegates from the Member […]

  • First Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025

    The first session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 (Virtual Mode) was held on 27th March (Thursday) 2025, 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time) at the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), Sri Lanka. The speaker of the first SAARC Talk Series 2025 was Prof. Md. Masood Imran, Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prof. […]

  • Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture

    An online forum in celebration of International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Remembering 20th Century South Asian Women in Culture’ organised by the SAARC Cultural Centre was held on (Tuesday), 11th March 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Sri Lanka Standard Time). Featuring distinguished speakers from India -Dr. Kumud Bhansali, Pakistan -Dr. Nabiha Fatima, […]

  • 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 […]

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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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