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First Vietnamese Temple in Sri Lanka Filled With Loving Kindness

11:24 | 15/11/2023

Located in the Ambakote region, about 20 km from the ancient city of Kandy, Truc Lam Monastery - the first Vietnamese temple in Sri Lanka, is always warm with love, filled with the voices and laughter of Vietnamese language classes.

Sacred Bodhi Tree Enhances Vietnam-Sri Lanka Ties

16:18 | 26/07/2023

Marking yet another milestone in Vietnam - Sri Lanka relations, a sapling of the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhiya Bodhi Tree of Anuradhapura was brought to Vietnam.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha's Delegation Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Cooperation

11:50 | 18/05/2023

The delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha visited Sri Lanka and Buddhism organizations from May 8-11, tightening the bonds between the two religious cultures.

Vietnam's Culture Introduced at National Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka

18:59 | 09/05/2023

Visitors crowded to visit the Vietnamese pavilion at the Celebration of Vesak Day "Buddha Rashmi National Vesak Festival" on May 5-7 near Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo.

Traditional New Year Festivals of Several Asian Countries Celebrated in Hanoi

14:25 | 23/04/2023

International friends are excited to celebrate the traditional New Year of some Asian countries in Hanoi.

Special Issue on Sri Lanka -Vietnam Buddhist and Historical Relations Launched

10:52 | 31/12/2022

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnam Journal for Indian and Asian Studies, Institute for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies (VIIAS) and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences launched a special issue on “Sri Lanka - Vietnam Buddhist and Historical Relations”.

Outgoing Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Cambodia Bid Farewell to Vietnamese Leaders

09:17 | 30/12/2022

The two ambassadors conveyed their appreciation to Vietnam's side for the assistance and cooperation extended during their tenures.

Vietnamese Embassy Helps Expat Community in Sri Lanka

08:29 | 23/10/2022

Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka presented gifts to Vietnamese expats in need.

Sri Lanka Thanks Vietnam For All The Support in Needy Time

16:53 | 28/07/2022

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka thanks "all who have contributed to these donations and wishes them good health and success in all endeavor"

The Last Stilt Fishermen in Sri Lanka

08:22 | 26/11/2021

Stilt fishing used to be popular in Sri Lanka but now it is difficult to catch the image of Sri Lanka stilt fishermen sitting on bamboo stilts waiting for swarms of fish that will pass their stilts in the shallow water.

From Fish Curry to Coconut Relish: Dishes You Should Try in Sri Lanka

13:54 | 23/10/2021

Making liberal use of local fruit, such as coconut and jackfruit, seafood and an arsenal of spices, Sri Lankan cooking delivers an abundance of incredible dishes.

Vietnam, Sri Lanka Step Up to Boost Cooperation in Tourism Development

15:50 | 22/09/2021

A webinar aiming at introducing Sri Lanka tourism to the Vietnamese was held on Sep. 21.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress: The Acient Masterpiece of Sri Lanka

15:26 | 04/09/2021

Lying deep in the forest, there is an ancient rock fortress with century-old history, and is also a famous place for archaeological research, tourism and exploration of the ruins that once was full with life.

President Ho Chi Minh's stop in Sri Lanka, en route to save Vietnam

06:15 | 15/06/2021

June 14, 2021, marking 110 years of the ship Amiral Latouche Tréville, departing from Nha Rong Wharf, carrying the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh – Former President Ho Chi Minh, docked at Ceylon Island (Sri Lanka).

Sri Lankan community in Vietnam sends flood-hit victims over USD 2,000

16:43 | 10/11/2020

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Vietnam Prasanna Gamage on November 9 handed 66.5 million VND (2,860 USD) donated by Sri Lanka people living in Vietnam to help flood-hit victims in central region cope with the financial stresses of the recent natural disasters.