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The Pakistan High Commission, Colombo has set up a Pakistan Pavilion near Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo as part of the national celebrations of the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Festival, 2023.
The soft inauguration of the festival was done by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday and he visited the Pakistan Pavilion along with other high-level dignitaries.
The President and Foreign Secretary also signed the Pakistan Embassy’s ‘Visitors’ book. The Pavilion was visited and appreciated by all visitors.
The Pakistan Pavilion showcases the rich Buddhist heritage of Pakistan. The statues of fasting Buddha, preaching Buddha, meditating Buddha and replicas of many other artefacts indigenous to Pakistan Gandhara Civilisation are the highlights of the Pavilion. Moreover, photographs of the 2,500 years old Buddhist reserves found during excavations over decades are also part of the exhibition. This year, the Vesak festival brings the two friendly nations further closer as 2023 marks the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations and friendly ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Pavilion situated next to the Colombo City Centre will remain open for the public until 7 May from 7 p.m. till 12 a.m. daily.
