Sri Lanka has a very rich culture and every Sri Lankan is proud of that. As Sri Lankans living overseas we have always endeavoured to promote our culture and heritage, which dates back over 2500 years. Our culture, which centred around family values is also respected by non Sri Lankans.
One of the primary objectives of the New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation is to promote Sri Lankan culture and heritage. With a view to achieve this objective we have organised many high profile events such as bringing talented artists from Sri Lanka and arts and craft festivals and food fairs etc. Many Sri Lankans living here have participated in these activities and supported and encouraged us in many ways as these events have brought them pride and fame.
Our culture is inter-twined with a number of Religions. In the Foundation we are fortunate enough to work with people who have different religious beliefs and backgrounds. We also keep in touch with all the religious institutions in New Zealand. The following links will take you to the web-sites maintained by those institutions and we encourage you to visit those sites. Cricket has played a major role in promoting Sri Lanka internationally.
ARTS, MUSIC & DANCE
- Sri Lankan culture– Interesting cross section
- Customs, Traditions and Rituals – Music and dance
- Art Sri Lanka – A site for artists, Excellent !
- Australian Events – Excellent List of current events & perfomances
SPORTS
- The Muralitharan International Fan Club – Support it !
- The Badminton Club (Meet every Sunday at 5pm)
ETHINIC GROUPS
- Al Mujaddid – The Reformer – Islamic issues & events
- Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand – (FIANZ)
- Community groups of NZ – Ethnicity
- Waitakere Ethnic Board (WEB) – Support Services
YOUTH GROUPS
- Sri Lankan Youth Club (University of Auckland)