Sri Lankan Cultural Week at People’s Friendship University of Russia

Sri Lankan students, currently enrolled at the People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), last week held the Sri Lankan Cultural Week to promote Sri Lankan historic and cultural heritage among the international student community at the RUDN University. 

In the framework of the Sri Lankan Cultural Week, all students have a chance to get familiarised with Sri Lankan traditions and customs and taste pure Ceylon tea. A food festival with items of unique Sri Lankan cuisine was also organised in the beginning of the week.  

On 11 February the official opening ceremony of the Sri Lankan Cultural Week took place at the RUDN University. The ceremony was attended by RUDN Student Affairs Office Head Alexander Ermakov, representatives of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia and Sri Lankan students.

On behalf of the Embassy, Second Secretary (Political Affairs) Nirosha Herath addressed the gathering and commended Sri Lankan students on their efforts to promote Sri Lanka and increase awareness of the country among the student community and faculty staff members. Dr. Athula Withanage, an alumnus of the RUDN University (former Patrice Lumumba University), also delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

The Sri Lankan Cultural Week concluded on 15 February with a beauty pageant with participation of Sri Lankan female students from different Russian universities.