Deepavali Celebrations 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London

The Sri Lanka High Commission in London celebrated Deepavali – the Festival of Lights on 22 October 2025 at the High Commission premises in Hyde Park Gardens. The event brought together members of the British Sri Lankan community, representatives of religious and community organisations, and friends of Sri Lanka for an evening of culture, unity, and reflection. The programme commenced with Hindu religious observances and an offering of flowers, followed by a Pushpanjali dance. High Commissioner Nimal Senadheera, delivered the Deepavali Address, reflecting on the festival’s timeless message of harmony, compassion, and hope. He noted that Deepavali serves as a reminder of humanity’s shared responsibility to dispel darkness both within and around us through understanding, kindness, and unity. In his remarks, the High Commissioner also referred to the message of His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka, who highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering a just, inclusive, and peaceful society where the well-being and dignity of all people are safeguarded.

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Sri Lanka High Commission in London hosts “Sri Lanka: Through Me” Tourism Promotion Event

 

The Sri Lanka High Commission in London, in collaboration with the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, organised a tourism promotion event titled “Sri Lanka: Through Me” on 25 September 2025 at the High Commission premises. The event welcomed many British travel writers and tourism enthusiasts, offering an engaging platform to share Sri Lanka’s diverse experiences and opportunities.

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Sri Lanka High Commission in London hosts a Round Table Discussion on Sri Lankan Crafts

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the UK, together with the National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka (NCC), hosted a Round Table Discussion on Sri Lankan crafts on 22.09.2025. Over 25 participants attended, including academics from the London College of Fashion (UAL), an EU Craft Work Project expert, entrepreneurs, retailers, representatives from the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Sri Lanka Association, writers, and craft enthusiasts.

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Sri Lanka’s AI– Investment Opportunities and Disrupt Asia-2025 promoted in London

A panel discussion to promote investment opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce- London (SLUKCC) and the High Commission of Sri Lanka, was held on 31.07.2025 at the High Commission premises. The panel comprised the distinguished professional and academic invitees- Professor Harin Sellahewa, Dean Faculty of Computing, Law and Psychology, University of Buckingham, Mr. Sanjay Bowry, Chief Financial Officer, Gravitee and the Co-founder, VBG Brands Ltd- UK, Dr. Ashok Suppiah, Sustainability Champion Author and the Co-founder Mitra & Experienz- UK, Mr. Kumi Thiruchelvam, Chief Commercial Officer of My Voice AI and the Chairman, Neural Voice AI, Independent Angel Investor (UK, Sri Lanka) and Mr. Eranga Pathirage, President of the SLUKCC and the Chief People Officer, Kaya Global Inc,- UK. Around 45 participants and industry leaders attended this event.

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