High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi commemorates Independence with art exhibition

An exhibition of paintings was held recently at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi to coincide with the 72nd anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence. 

The two-day exhibition, titled ‘Cultural Tapestry of Sri Lanka’ and featuring paintings of 30 young Indian artists, was organised by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi in collaboration with ‘Empowerment’, an Indian organisation promoting cross-cultural diversity through art. 

Created by a group of young and talented artists under Empowerment’s Youth Artists for Cultural Diversity Project, The paintings depicted the history, culture, natural beauty and way of life of Sri Lanka as well as the deep-rooted connection between Sri Lanka and India based on Buddhism.

The exhibition was officially inaugurated on the evening of 4 February by Acting High Commissioner Niluka Kadurugamuwa and Empowerment’s President Kumar Vikas Saxena. 

A large number of invitees including diplomats, academics and art lovers attended the opening ceremony. In his remarks, the Acting High Commissioner defined the exhibition as a fine act of public diplomacy and thanked Empowerment for collaborating in promoting Sri Lankan culture in India. He also presented certificates and trophies to the young artists at the opening ceremony.

The exhibition was opened for the public on 5 February, drawing a large number of art lovers.