Sri Lanka holds cultural evening in Bahrain together with Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Bahrain in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) has reportedly held a “Sri Lanka Cultural Evening” at Bahrain Cultural Hall last month, as part of a continuing series of events marking Sri Lanka’s 72nd Year of Independence and the 28th anniversary of the establishment of Sri Lanka–Bahrain relations.
This was the first ever mega cultural event organized by the Embassy from its inception 2013.
The cultural show had consisted of performances by Sri Lanka’s renowned “Channa-Upuli Dance Ensemble” and attended by over 800 dignitaries that included Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, Bahrain dignitaries, Members of the Council of Representatives, businessmen and friends of Sri Lanka.
The Chief Guest of the event was Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs who delivered Congratulatory Remarks on behalf of the Bahraini Government while Shaikha Hala Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Director General of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities attended as the Guest of Honour.
Welcoming the guests Ambassador Pradeepa Saram had said that the cultural performances were part of a continuing series of events sponsored by the Embassy of Sri Lanka to promote both Sri Lankan culture and tourism.
The complimentary gift packages provided by Sri Lanka Tea Board and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau were given to all invited guests.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka and Bahrain continues to maintain strong bilateral and trade ties. Given the strong ties between the two countries, Bahraini businesse/investors could therefore explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka. Also, Sri Lanka’s geographical positioning in the Indian Ocean region, the ease of doing business environment in the country and the many trade agreements as well as trade concessions enjoyed by the country have made it an attractive business destination in the South Asian region.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20200312/Z_4 |