Sri Lanka participates at International Day in Palestine

The Representative Office of Sri Lanka in the State of Palestine participated at the International Day held on 11 May at the Birzeit University in Palestine, along with a number of other diplomatic missions; such as India, South Africa, Mexico, Korea, Ecuador, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, and European Union.

The  event was organised by the Birzeit University under the theme of ‘From Birzeit to the World’ in order to promote cultural and educational programs, ties and interaction at the local, national and international level.

The Sri Lankan stall at the event was decorated with national flags, traditional handcrafts, and rubber and ceramic products, spices, tea and wooden toys from Sri Lanka. Tourism and tea promotional materials were also provided. Ceylon Tea which is in high demand in Palestine was also served at the stall and appreciated by the visitors. Sri Lanka traditional, folk dances and songs were also performed at the event and drew a great deal of attraction and interest by people.

The Sri Lanka Representative Office used the event to promote the country as an attractive tourist destination and  also highlighted Sri Lanka’s rich history, its culture, its lush flora and fauna, exotic sandy beaches and warm welcoming and friendly people, to the visitors to the stall. Members of the business community was given information and encouraged to import Sri Lankan products to Palestine.

Birzeit University President Dr. Khalil Hindi thanked Officer-in-Charge M. Siraj Ahamed and the staff of the Representative Office for their active participation at the event at the university.

Sri Lanka Embassy in Israel CDA a.i. Bandar Ekanayake, Consul of Sri Lanka in Bethlehem Micheal Shomale and Palestine-Sri Lanka Friendship Society President Mahmoud Abdullah were among the special guests for the event, that included a  large number of students, travel agents and businessmen from all parts of Palestine.