Department of Cultural Affairs

Department of Cultural Affairs

8^th Floor, "Sethsiripaya", Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

Director

Mr. E.M.Abeyrathna

Office Tel :

+94 11 2872035

Office Fax :

+94 11 2872035

E-mail :

pltm1950@sltnet.lk , gsk@sltnet.lk

Mission

Formulation and implementation of programmes for preservation, promotion and propagation of Literary, Art and Cultural activities.

Key Functions :

	Upliftment of Cultural activities.
	Preservation and promotion of Literary Activities.
	Development of modern and traditional Arts and Crafts.
	Research on literature and Arts activities.
	Publication of books with cultural values.
	Compilation and printing of Sinhala dictionary and Encyclopedia.
	Providing assistance to Artistes and Writers.
	Providing assistance to Artistes and Writers.
	Providing assistance to Artistes and Writers.
	Sale of Cultural Publication.
	Strengthening of foreign cultural relations.
	Organization of Local and Foreign pilgrimages.

Institutes under the Department of Cultural Affairs

	National Art Gallery
	John de Silva Memorial Theatre
	State Dance and Music Ensemble
	State Dance and Music Ensemble
	Jayanthi Book Shop
	Sri Lanka Arts Council
	Encyclopedia Office
	Sound Studio
	Sinhala Dictionary Office

National Art Gallery

This is reserved for the public to hold Art Exhibitions. It comprises of two air-conditioned wings. Institution fee of Rs. 1,000 /= per day. Deposit Rs. 2,500/=. .

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John de Silva Memorial Theatre

This hall is utilized for the development and promotion of performing arts. This hall comprises 847 seats with other facilities along with an auditorium.

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State Dance and Music Ensemble

This ensemble will participate in State Festival and represent Sri Lanka in foreign countries for cultural programmes.

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Jayanthi Book Shop

This is maintained for the sale Department publications and it is situated in the premises of John de Silva Memorial Theatre. Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07. High standard and academic books on different subjects can be bought at affordable and reduced prices. Volumes of Tripitaka/ Sinhala Dictionaries/ Sinhala Encyclopedia available for sale at this centre.

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