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Candlelight Remembrance Vigil for Sri Lankans Affected by Cyclone Ditwah Successfully Held in London
Sri Lankan High Commission Hosts Launch of Siddhalepa & Ayurveda Medical UK Collaborative
A landmark event celebrating the expansion of Sri Lankan Ayurveda in the United Kingdom took place on 11 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London with the official launch of the Siddhalepa & Ayurveda Medical UK Collaborative. The event brought together dignitaries, Ayurvedic and medical professionals, wellness industry leaders, and members of both the Sri Lankan and British communities to mark the establishment of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing access to authentic Sri Lankan Ayurveda in the UK.
IMPORTANT UPDATE on the Candlelight Remembrance Vigil
Submission of Detailed Information for Incoming HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief) Cargo
A Candlelight Remembrance Vigil for our Fellow Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
A Candlelight Remembrance Vigil for our Fellow Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Religious Observances Held Across the United Kingdom in Honour of Victims of Cyclone Ditwah
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom invited Sri Lankan religious institutions across the UK to hold observances on 6 December 2026 in memory of the victims of Cyclone Ditwah and to offer prayers for healing and the recovery of affected communities. Observances were held at Buddhist temples such as London Buddhist Vihara, Kingsbury Buddhist Vihara (organised by the Ranwala Foundation), Athula Dassana International Buddhist Temple, Thames Buddhist Vihara, Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara, and Jethavana Buddhist Viharaya, as well as at other religious institutions including Ealing Hindu Temple, Sri Lankan Catholic Chaplaincy and the Sri Lanka Muslim Cultural Centre (SLMCC), Harrow, (in association with the Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations COSMOS UK). High Commission representatives joined some of these events to convey solidarity and support, while numerous other temples, mosques, churches, and religious centres across the UK conducted their own observances during the weekend.
Sri Lanka Craft Exhibition & Dialogue 2025 Showcases the Island’s Creative Strength and Global Partnerships in London
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, in collaboration with the Institute for Future Creations (TIFC), London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts London (UAL), and the EU Culture Relation Platform, successfully hosted Crafting Sri Lanka’s Global Future: Exhibition & Dialogue 2025 on 3 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission. The event brought together around 70 participants, including academics, designers, and creative-industry partners from the UK, EU, and Sri Lanka, to celebrate the country’s craft heritage, and international collaborations, as part of the Creative Sri Lanka 2030 initiative.
The High Commission engaged with the Sri Lankan community in the United Kingdom to explore avenues for effective collaboration in disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in Sri Lanka
Following the meeting held on Sunday, 30 November 2025, to coordinate collective disaster relief support for communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the High Commission organized a discussion with the Sri Lankan community in the United Kingdom on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at 10.00 am.