Our events

  • SAARC Non-Violence Day 2012

      To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (2 Oct), which is also observed as SAARC Non-Violence Day and International Non-Violence Day, the SAARC Cultural Centre organized a series of events in Colombo.   Workshop and Symposium: The SAARC Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Sri Lanka organized a Workshop and […]

  • Fourth Governing Board Meeting of SAARC Cultural Centre Concludes Successfully

      The SAARC Cultural Centre hosted the Fourth Meeting of its Governing Board on 2 and 3 October 2012 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo. The meeting was convened under Chairmanship of Shri Pramod K. Jain (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India).  Other distinguished members who represented their countries at the Governing Board […]

  • Book Launch of Two Anthologies – Contemporary Short Stories of the SAARC Region, 2011 and Poems from the SAARC Region, 2011

      SAARC Cultural Centre organized the book launch of the two Anthologies, Contemporary Short Stories of the SAARC Region, 2011 and Poems from the SAARC Region, 2011, on 25 September 2012, at 11.00 am, at the Colombo International Book Fair. The book launch was organized under the patronage of Hon. Neomal Perera, Deputy Minister of […]

  • “SAARC Celebrates Non Violence Day with an Art Competition for Children. Submit your paintings by the 19th of September 2012. “ Cash Prizes Awarded”

      “Celebrating Non – Violence in the SAARC Region”   The SAARC Cultural Centre, mandated to promote culture in the region will celebrate SAARC Non- Violence Day, with an Art Competition for children. October 2nd is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who in recent history, revived the principle of non violence.  At the root […]

  • SAARC International Conference on ‘Archeology of Buddhism: Recent Discoveries in South Asia’, Concludes Successfully.

      SAARC Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the SAARC International Conference on ‘Archeology of Buddhism: Recent Discoveries in South Asia’ and all its associated activities. The Conference, which included the Paper Reading and Poster Sessions, was held from 22 to 24 August 2012 at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, in the […]

  • The Lord Buddha through Contemporary Eyes: An Exhibition of Paintings by Contemporary Artists

      21-26 August 2012 at JDA Perera Gallery, Colombo 7Call for Entries The SAARC Cultural Centre invites entries from artists residing in Sri Lanka to showcase their creative works on the above mentioned theme. The selected entries will be part of an exclusive exhibition which is scheduled to coincide with the SAARC International Conference on […]

  • SAARC Artist Camp 2012

      Meet some of the best artists from the Region, from the 7th-10th of June, at the scenic location of the Water’s Edge. Watch them put their creative thoughts on canvass. Exhibition of their paintings will be at the J.D.A Perera Gallery from the 8th – 10th of June 2012. An event not to be […]

  • SAARC Film Festival 2012

      SAARC Cultural Centre will be once again be hosting the SAARC Film Festival from the 16th to the 20th of May 2012, in Colombo. Regional films of late are becoming popular not only in the region but globally as well. The SAARC Cultural Centre takes pride in promoting Arts and Culture in the region, […]

  • SAARC Film Day Series 2012

      With a view to promote the Regional Cinema, the SAARC Cultural Centre will be holding a SAARC Film Day every month, in collaboration with the National Film Cooperation of Sri Lanka. Films and documentaries from the Member States will be screened every month for the general public and to promote young Film Directors, artists […]

  • Foundation Day Lecture

      The SAARC Cultural Centre was established in Sri Lanka on 25 March 2009. To mark this occasion, the SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo has instituted an annual Foundation Day (25 March) Lecture wherein eminent speakers would be invited to share their thoughts on a chosen aspect of culture of South Asia. The First Foundation Day […]