Sri Lanka, a nation celebrated for its rich history and timeless traditions, recently marked World Tourism Day with a vibrant cultural festival in Anuradhapura, organized by the Central Cultural Fund under the Anuradhapura Project. A highlight of the event was the opportunity given to a foreign couple to step into the role of a traditional …
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The Godawaya Shipwreck Exhibition was inaugurated at the BMICH in Colombo, showcasing artefacts from the oldest known wooden shipwreck in the Asia-Pacific, dating back more than 2,100 years. U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung and Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi officiated at the opening, alongside the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology …
The United States has underscored the critical importance of preserving Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through an upcoming exhibition and conference on the Godavaya shipwreck, one of the country’s most significant maritime heritage sites. In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo announced that, in partnership with the Maritime Archaeology Unit of the Central Cultural Fund, …
A series of projects is being implemented by the Central Cultural Fund and the Uva Provincial Tourism Ministry to develop tourism activities around the historically significant Buduruwagala Cultural Heritage Site. Under these projects, with the support of the European Union and the Solidaridad non-governmental organisation, a modern solar-powered boat has been provided for use in …
The Galle Maritime Archaeology Unit has been conducting underwater archaeological research along Sri Lanka’s eastern coastline since 2011. These expeditions began following the end of the northern and eastern armed conflicts, when security and transport facilities in those regions were restored. Initial work was launched in the Trincomalee area. By 2012, exploration and diving operations …