Publication of the Buddhist Information System
The information system of all Buddhist temples island wide was unveiled at Temple Trees on 29th of December 2021. This information system compiled by the Department of Buddhist Affairs can be accessed at dba.gov.lk
Presenting a world famous Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva replica to the Hon. Prime Minister.
Archaeologist Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe, Director General of the Central Cultural Fund gifted a replica of the world famous Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva statue found at Veheragala to the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on 7th of October.
Central Cultural Fund Offers Discounts on Publications and Replicas
Central Cultural Fund Offers Discounts on Publications and Replicas. You can make a WhatsApp call and place orders to buy books, replicas, arts and posters you want. Islandwide delivery is available within 4 working days from order placement for the items.
Five-member-committee-report on restructuring of the Central Cultural Fund was handed over to the Prime Minister
The final report of the Five-member committee appointed by the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide recommendations for the restructuring of the Central Cultural Fund, was handed over to the Prime Minister at Temple Trees this morning (07th October).
All Sites, Museums and Centers are Open
All Projects, Museums and Centers of the Central Cultural Fund, are open for both local and foreign tourists from 2021-10-01 onwards. Everyone are requested to follow all the health guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health.
Celebrating World Tourism Day 2021
A country of historical, environmental and climatic value, Sri Lanka has been a tourist destination since ancient times. The tourism industry which brings foreign exchange to the country by providing various tourism services; remained inactive with the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Duties Commenced in the Central Cultural Fund Office located at Bullers Lane
The head office of the Central Cultural Fund, which was located at the 4th floor, Stage II of Sethsiripaya, was relocated to No. 212/1, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 office. Administration Division, Media Division and International Relations & Tourism Division were moved to No. 37/33, Bullers Lane.
Officials of Central Cultural Fund gather at Dambulla
Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe, Director General of the Central Cultural Fund, chaired a discussion on the current issues of the projects at the Dr. Roland Silva Memorial Mural Conservation Hall, Dambulla on Friday, 09th of April, with the participation of all the Directors, Assistant Directors and Project Managers of CCF.
Central Cultural Fund ready with more attractions for tourists arriving after country re Several Projects – opens
Several places of tourist interest are controlled byy the Central Cultural Fund. Plans are afoot to conserve and develop such places so as to attract tourism after the pandemic dies down and the country returns to normal.