Embassy of Nepal in collaboration with the SAARC Cultural Centre Presents Public Lecture Topic : Interpersonal Networks and the Making of Regional Buddhist Histories India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the 20th Century Speaker: Dr. Alaka Chudal Senior Lecturer Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies The University of Vienna, Austria Venue: Sapiri Piyasa, […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Seventh Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 29th December 2025 (Monday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Jagath Weerasinghe, Professor Emeritus, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Prof. Jagath Weerasinghe will deliver his lecture […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Sixth Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 12th November 2025 (Wednesday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Intsab Sahi, Assistant Editor, The News on Sunday,Pakistan. Intsab Sahi will deliver his lecture on the topic “Oral Storytelling as a […]
The SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, will host the inaugural Annual SAARC Heritage Forum from 30 September to 2 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing regional cooperation on cultural heritage. Delegates from all SAARC Member States will participate in this flagship programme of the SAARC […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Fifth Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 28th August 2025 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Maryam Thawfeega, Fellow at Maldives National College of Heritage, Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage,Maldives. Maryam Thawfeega will deliver his […]
Your literary adventure awaits!! SAARC Cultural Centre in collaboration with the Colombo Public Library presents a two-day ‘SAARC Children’s Literary Festival on the theme Celebrating Folktales through Children’s Literature’ from 30-31 August 2025. The festival promises to ignite young imaginations and celebrate the power of folktales in uniting hearts and minds across borders. Dates – […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is presenting its upcoming Fourth Session of the SAARC Talk Series 2025 on 29th July 2025 (Tuesday) at 3:00 pm (Sri Lanka Standard Time). The lecture will be delivered by Bhushita Vasistha, Writer and Fulbright Scholar, San José State University, USA. Bhushita Vasistha will deliver his lecture on the topic “Nepal, […]
15–17 July 2025 Colombo | Horana | Ambalangoda Puppetry is a living expression of centuries-old beliefs, customs, and folklore, a vibrant storytelling tradition that bridges generations and cultures. It is a living classroom, teaching history, values, and art through an engaging and inclusive form of performance. The SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), Colombo, Sri […]
To promote the rich cinematic heritage of the Region and motivate the youth film enthusiasts, the SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka is celebrating to appreciate the rich art of South Asian cinema. The event will create opportunity in bring together young film enthusiasts from different schools in Seruwawila, Sri Lanka and educate students with […]
Let the wisdom of folktales of South Asia spark creative magic in you! Illustrate a scene or character of a folktale and bring it to life. SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo is inviting children of age 6-15 from the SAARC Member States to submit their artwork based on a scene from their favorite folktale. How to […]