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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 …

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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 …

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As part of the Yapahuwa Project initiated by the Central Cultural Fund in 2024, excavations conducted at the Kondadeniya Maha Shila cemetery uncovered various archaeological artifacts, including earthenware jars of different sizes. The post-excavation analysis of these findings commenced on July 4th under the leadership of Prof. Chandima Bogahawatta, Additional Director General of the Central …

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The conservation work of the Siva Devalaya No. 01 monument, implemented as part of a subproject under the Central Cultural Fund, has been ongoing since January 2025 under the full supervision of Site Officer Mr. W. Sarath Kumara. This major conservation effort is part of a project supported by international assistance through UNESCO’s World Heritage …

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According to the 2025 operational plan of the Panduwasnuwara Project, excavation work in the vicinity of the Panchayat (P N B 05) commenced on 18th March 2025. The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the Panduwasnuwara Temple, Venerable Mirihanegama Sumanasiri Thero, with the participation of the site officer of the …

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Renovation work on the roof of the Kandy-era cave temple at Yapahuwa Rajamaha Viharaya began today (06) as part of the Central Cultural Fund’s 2025 work plan. The initiative commenced with the blessings of the Chief Incumbent, Most Venerable Migammana Sirirathana Thero.

Great news for all local and international travelers visiting the iconic Sigiriya! The island-wide “Suwa Seriya” 1990 ambulance service, renowned for providing free pre-hospital emergency care, is now available in Sigiriya — making your journey safer and more comfortable than ever before. This life-saving service, operating under the 1990 emergency hotline, has been extended to …

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As part of the 2025 operational plan of the Central Cultural Fund, excavations at the Maligagala Royal Court Hall and the ancient sanitary complex began on March 17, 2025. This initiative is being carried out under the guidance of the custodian of the Dambadeniya Vijayasundararama Temple, Venerable Kadawath Maduwe Sumanatissa Thero, with the participation of …

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