Sri Lanka's image enhanced at UNESCO

The Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO in association with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France organized the annual Sri Lanka Bazaar for the fourth consecutive year on June 23.

The event, which was held at the 'Cercle de Delegue' at UNESCO brought together several Sri Lankan and French nationals, involved in the promotion of Sri Lankan food, handicrafts and garments among other gift items.

Geared towards the promotion of Sri Lanka and multiplicity of attributes the country has to offer, the event has evolved over the years into a much looked forward to and well attended promotional event.

Authentic Sri Lankan delicacies, traditional sweetmeats and popular dishes, along with handloom garments, items produced with raw materials sourced from Sri Lanka and also those manufactured in Sri Lanka, as well as handicrafts were some of the items available.

The occasion, which coincided with the Third Session of the General Assembly of the State Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage provided an opportunity to enhance the image of Sri Lanka in the multilateral arena through the diversity present both within UNESCO itself and also through the many participants attending the session from the States Parties and Observer States.

A large number of Ambassadors, diplomatic officials, Sri Lankans working at UNESCO, members of the Sri Lankan community and well-wishers attended the event.