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The inauguration ceremony for the conservation of the Bodhi tree base and the expansion of the Bodhi precinct at the historic Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya, implemented under the North Western Project managed by the Panduwasnuwara site office of the Central Cultural Fund, was held today (20th) at the auspicious time of 10:02 a.m. under the …
Excavation work at Thuparama Monument No. 46, included in the 2025 annual work plan of the Central Cultural Fund’s Mahavihara Project under the Department of Excavation and Research, commenced on April 28, 2025, and has now been completed. The excavation was conducted to identify and preserve the architectural structures of the monument, which is strategically …
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The report compiled by the Inter-Institutional Committee on the preservation of Sigiriya was officially handed over to the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, on June 27, 2025, at the auditorium of the Sigiriya Central Cultural Fund. This set of proposals aims to ensure the balanced conservation and development of …
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Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhist governance, Religious and Cultural Affairs, went on an observation tour at the Archaeological Land of Yapahuwa yesterday (22).The minister said the aim is to set up a formal scheme required to properly preserve historical heritage.The Minister who visited the Yapahuwa project focused on excavations, conservation, landscaping and maintenance …
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In celebration of Poson Poya, the Central Cultural Fund’s Athapatthu Office staff successfully organized a “Bread and Seeni Sambol Dansala” for the fifth consecutive year. The event marked another milestone in the office’s continued efforts to uphold Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious traditions. The dansala was well-received by the public and concluded successfully, offering refreshments …
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Symposium on Zheng He’s (郑和）Voyage and Asian Multi Civilizations was held at the BMICH on 4th and 5th June 2025. This was organized by the Central Cultural Fund of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Institute of Acoustics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. During this two day symposium scholars from China and Sri Lanka …
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The official commencement of the archaeological excavation at Ritigala Banda Pokuna was held yesterday (20th) under the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. H. Sunil Seniviratne. The event was also attended by Dr. Nilan Cooray, Director General of the Central Cultural Fund; Dr. Sumedha Mathota, Director (Development); and the Assistant Director of …
Under the patronage of the Atamasthanadhipathi, Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, and as part of the Mahavihara Project implemented by the Central Cultural Fund, archaeological excavations were conducted between June and July 2024 to identify the outer structural segments of the southern wall near the Sri Maha Bodhi. Based on the findings unearthed during these …
The Central Cultural Fund (CCF) is seeking applications from qualified and experienced professionals to serve as Consultant Directors of Conservation. These consultants will be responsible for professionally planning and implementing the conservation work and assisting in developing heritage sites managed by the CCF.