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 […]
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 and […]
SAARC Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the SAARC Regional Conference on ‘Circulation of Cultures and Culture of Circulation: Diasporic Cultures of South Asia during 18th to 20th Centuries’ (Galle, Sri Lanka, 15-17 March 2012). The Conference is the first part of a Research project on ‘Diasporic Cultures of South Asia during 18th to […]
SAARC Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the SAARC Regional Conference on ‘Circulation of Cultures and Culture of Circulation: Diasporic Cultures of South Asia during 18th to 20th Centuries’ (Galle, Sri Lanka, 15-17 March 2012). The Conference is the first part of a Research project on ‘Diasporic Cultures of South Asia during 18th to […]
SAARC Cultural Centre, together with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Culture, will celebrate International Women’s day with a panel discussion featuring Sri Lanka’s well known women in the Arts and Culture. The topic under discussion is “ Cultural Identity and Contribution of Women in South Asia” The panel discussants are Somalatha Subasinghe- Cinematographer, […]
SAARC CULTURAL FESTIVAL 17 FEBRUARY 2012 (1ST DAY) The SAARC Cultural Festival was inaugurated yesterday under the distinguished patronage of Hon. Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. This festival began with a colorful parade showcasing all the participating Member states of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka. In addition to the Member […]
Culture within the region is diverse, and is influenced by many factors. Culture rich in tradition and diverse in nature, brings together the peoples of nations, in an exchange of art that has no barriers. Seeing and participating in Cultural Festivals is the best way in experiencing culture, traditions, life and people, and to promote […]
The First of many films featuring movies from the SAARC Region, was screened on the 23rd of January Monday, at the National Film Corporation Cinema Hall. A film by Marc Forster, “The Kite Runner” is based in Afghanistan. This movie, is a fascinating historic epic, set in the 20th century Afghanistan in 1978. The […]
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