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Western Province |
22 |
North-East Province |
08 |
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Southern Province |
27 |
Sabaragamuwa Province |
13 |
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Uva Province |
14 |
North-West Province |
20 |
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Central Province |
27 |
North-Central Province |
13 |
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At the outset the following programmes may be implemented
at these centers. These may be taken up, considering the accommodation
available at the centre and needs of the area.
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Music Training Classes
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Dancing Training Classes
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Training in Dramas
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Organize training classes and seminars on photography
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Film and video shows
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Painting and Sculpture
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Readers Clubs and Connoisseur Group
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Research
Activities
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Cultural Heritage
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Exhibition and Sales Centre
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Sports
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Board of Management -: |
The Members of the committee are :-
1. Divisional Secretary
2. A principal of a school in the area.
3. Officer in-charge of the local Police Station.
4. Religious leaders.
5. The Chairman of the Divisional Cultural Council.
6. Two Committee Members of the District Cultural Organization.
Not more than five members from among the residents of
the Divisional Secretary's division who are interested in activities
relating to arts. The number of members in the Board of Management shall not
exceed 11 and at least two of them should be females. |
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Training Activities -: |
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Training courses may be arranged so as to improve the
artistic talents of the people of the area. |
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Equipment and Materials -: |
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The Ministry will supply Audio and Video equipment;
sports goods, musical instruments, library books and furniture. |
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This centers should also provide
wholesome entertainment and leisure time to senior citizens. |
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FOREIGN
CULTURAL RELATIONS UNIT. |
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Mission |
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To promote, foster and strengthen cultural relations between
Sri Lanka and rest of the world. |
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Introduction -: |
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Foreign Relations Unit has been established in the
Ministry with the approved of the Cabinet granted vide Cabinet Memorandum No
97/14 dated May 07 1997. |
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Objectives -: |
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The main objective of Foreign Relations Unit in the Ministry
is to initiate and enter into bilateral cultural agreements, enhancement
of the sphere of activities under existing cultural agreements, promotion of
cultural relations with SAARC countries and predominantly Buddhist countries
catering to the needs of expatriate Sri Lankan liaise with foreign mission
etc. |
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Other objectives are -: |
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To participate
in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes relating
to Sri Lanka's external cultural relations.
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To foster and
strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between Sri Lanka
and other countries.
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To promote
cultural exchange with other countries and people.
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To establish and
develop relations with national and international organizations in the
field of culture.
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Major Activities -: |
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To establish cultural agreements with foreign countries. |
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To organize specific activities under the terms and conditions spelt
out in the cultural agreements. |
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To establish Sri Lankan cultural centers in countries of importance. |
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To promote cultural relations specially with the SAARC countries. |
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To establish more meaningful cultural relations with countries where
Buddhism predominates particularly the Theravada Buddhist Principles etc.
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To maintain better and meaningful linkages with the Cultural
Centers
established in Sri Lanka by the foreign countries.
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To establish better and meaningful cultural relations with the UN organization
such as UNESCO. |
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To organize programmes in association with Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Tourist Board to promote cultural tourism in the country. |
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To organize cultural programmes to promote cultural and aesthetic awareness
of the expatriate Sri Lankans. |
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To liaise with Foreign missions through Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
for the promotion of cultural activities. |
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SRI LANKA ARTS COUNCIL |
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The Sri Lanka Arts Council with its panels is a pool of
resources representing different aspects of culture including literature,
drama, dance and music. There are 05 panels as at present :
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National Literature Panel |
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National Drama Panel |
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National Dance, Ballet Dance and Puppetry Panel |
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National Music Panel |
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National Arts and Sculpture Panel
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GRANTS TO CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS |
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There are many organizations engaged in various
cultural activities such as dramas, dance, music, literature etc..
Funding these organizations to make them have active and vibrant is
considered the test cause of action for the Ministry rather than the
government agencies themselves engaging in cultural activities. |
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PUBLIC SECTOR CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES |
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Public Sector Comprising about 700,000 people has a large
number of persons active in various fields of culture and in fact has been
breeding ground of many talented artists in the country. It is considered
appropriate to encourage them by giving opportunities to participate and
there presence in cultural activities. |
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