Progress 2015

Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs

Progress 2015

Compiled by the Planning Division to provide details on the progress of the planed programmes implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs in 2015 and to introduce plans for 2016

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Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs 8th Floor Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla

Message of Hon. Minister

Progress of positive Concepts inculcated in the society

The cultural values are defined under two main segments as tangible and intangible. It gives me great pleasure to present a positive growth in the sphere of culture and the arts which was gained by efficient and effective management of above – segmentation - based physical and human resources.

It is necessary to have a good understanding on culture and the arts under a united Sri Lanka because of the diversity of cultural identities and multiplicity of feelings, thoughts, and creative skills of various communities in the society. However, the arts entertain the hearts and minds of the masses; culture represents the core value of man‟s lifestyle which is based on values and behavioural pattern.

The time is ripe for us to enter into a common national cultural movement shedding all petty disputes. Our prime objective is to achieve such a progress; it is our goal. Moreover, there is no secret that successful implementation of projects and programmes of national importance within the mechanism of local culture derive tremendous benefits not only to the present but also for the future.

I bestow my sincere gratitude to all those who rendered a diligent and dedicative service to record a remarkable progress in the field of culture in Sri Lanka. I, further, wish courage and strength to everybody in the process of inculcating positive concepts on progress in the society through their invigorating and innovative strategies.

S. B. Nawinna, Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs

Preface

Remarkable Progress of Collective Responsibility

It gives me great pleasure to present the Progress Report which explicitly unfolds the advancement of cultural and art programmes of national importance. This report contains the progress of programmmes and projects implemented throughout the country by the Ministry and other affiliated institutions optimizing the use of human and physical resources.

The whole Plan is driven ahead with the assistance and involvement of all the divisions, i. e. Administration and Finance, Cultural Promotion, Construction, Foreign, Media, Planning, Procurement, and Internal Audit. Moreover, this Plan strengthens ties between our country and foreign countries. Therefore, we have been blessed with the opportunity of diverting the cultural awakening gained by Sri Lanka for the well-being of humankind. We need to realize that individual performance, irrespective of position or designation in the administrative and management hierarchy, plays a key role in achieving significant progress in the whole process. So, collective dedication and devotion is of utmost importance to attain outstanding progress in our effort to adorn Sri Lanka with a cultural revival. I wish strength, courage, and fortune to all of us in making the progress more meaningful as we go ahead fulfilling the Public Employees‟ Pledge.

D. Swarnapala Secretary Ministry of Internal Affairs, North-Western Province Development and Cultural Affairs

Content

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01. State Ministry of Culture & the Arts 5 – 33

02. Department of Cultural Affairs 34 - 47 03. Department of Museum 48 - 56

04. Department of Archives 57 - 64

05. Department of Archeology 65 - 79

06. Sri Lanka Art Council 80 - 89

07. Central Cultural Fund 90 - 105

08. Galle Heritage Foundation 106 – 109

09. Public performance Board 110 - 111

1. State Ministry of Cultural Affairs

Vision A proud Sri Lanka committed to safeguarding the unique cultural heritage and the nation‟s dignity for the future

Mission Formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of the unique culture and heritage in parallel with the advancement and overall development of the country

Objectives The objectives have been identified considering the culture in a country as the main instrument which directs the people make effective and efficient in the implementation of all programmes aimed at prospering the people of the country  To build a positive cultural environment that would help directs the people themselves in a manner that would successfully accomplish the general national development policy of the country.  To forge ahead as a country with great culture consisting of many sub-cultures while accepting the multi-nationalism and preserving the identity of respective sub-cultures. To promote cultural diversity and thereby to prevent harm caused to positive cultural characteristics through various forces.  To pave the way to organize the cultural life of the people of the country through preservation, maintenance and utilization of cultural heritages.  To motivate the people to identify positive cultural characteristics and thereby to promote a culture with distinct Sri Lankan identity.  To help the people in identifying themselves the external and internal factors causing cultural downfall and in exterminating these factors.  To pave the way to inculcate in the society the fact that culture is an energetic, challenging and a free force.

Institutions Functioning Under the Purview of the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs Departments  Department of Cultural Affairs  Department of Archaeology  Department of National Museums  Department of National Archives

Statutory Boards  Central Cultural Fund  Tower Hall Theatre Foundation  Public Performance Board  Arts Council of Sri Lanka

1.1 Allocations and Financial Progress as at 30th September 2015

Allocation for 2015 Financial Progress as at Programme (Rs.mn) 30.06.2015 (Rs.mn) Recurre Minister's Office 29.40 17.95 nt General Administration 228.00 154.29 Dissemination of National Heritage 33.93 18.69 Socio - Cultural Integration 631.80 422.67 Sub total 923.13 613.60 Capital Minister's Office 5.00 1.71 General Administration 11.46 6.54 Dissemination of National Heritage 140.21 33.17 Socio - Cultural Integration 1,979.20 238.47 Sub total 2135.87 279.89 Total 3,059.00 893.49

Financial Progress as at 30th September 2015 80

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Minister's General Disseminatio Socio - Minister's General Disseminati Socio - Office Administr n of National Cultural Office Administ on of Cultural Heritage National ation Integration ration Integration Heritage Recurrent Capital

1.2 Office Staff – 2015

Approved Cadre Current Staff Senior Level - 28 23 Secondary Level - 640 545 Tertiary Leve - 05 05 Primary Level - 468 540* Total - 1141 1113

* In terms of Public Circular No.25/2014, 112 substitute watchers who had completed a service period of 180 days were confirmed in the service.

1.3 Progress of Programmes and Projects 2015 1.3.1 Cultural Promotion Programmes “Culture” is an inextricable component of the overall development . It is an essential part as well as a medium of national integrity. Therefore, the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs implements cultural promotion programmes to instil Culture and the Arts into the lives of Sri Lankans.

I. Cultural Centre Programme The programme of establishing one Cultural Centre per Divisional Secretary‟s Division was initiated in 1998 with the objective of promoting and conserving indigenous cultural elements. Objectives of establishing cultural centers on divisional secretariat basis are as follows:

 Re-introduction and promotion of ancient arts and their features (sixty four arts)  Improvement and enhancement of the artistic skills of children living in respective divisions.  To raise the skills of these children up to the international level by providing opportunity to gain experience in foreign performances.  Promotion of the cultural life of people living in respective divisions.

th Cultural Centers in Progress and Under Construction by 30 June 2015

Province District No. of No. of C.C. No. of C.C. under D.S.D. established construction Central Kandy 20 14 -01 Matale 11 11 -01 Nuwara 06 04 - Eliya Eastern Ampara 20 07 05 (LLRC -1) Batticaloa 14 03 02 (LLRC -1 ) Trincomalee 11 03 (LLRC -1 ) - North Anuradhapur 22 12 07 Central a Polonnaruwa 07 05 - Northern Jaffna 15 03 05( LLRC -1 ) Kilinochchi 04 00 - - Mannar 05 00 - Mullaitivu 06 00 - Vavuniya 04 01 01 (LLRC -1 ) North Kurunegala 30 17 03 Western Puttalam 16 07 04 Sabaragamu Kegalle 11 09 - wa Ratnapura 17 05 06 Southern Galle 19 14 - Hambantota 12 07 01 Matara 16 15 03 Uva Badulla 15 12 01 Monaragala 11 06 01 Western Colombo 13 08 - Gampaha 13 07 03 Kalutara 14 08 - Total 332 178 44

LLRC –Cultural Centers which are being constructed on the recommendation of the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission

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8 i. Opening of New Cultural Centres - 2015 Province District Cultural Centre Amount provided in 2015 (Rs.) New Cultural Centres and newly constructed buildings that have been opened by September 30 Eastern Trincomalee 1. Thirukkovil (LLRC) 5,000,000.00 2. Eravur Town 200,000.00 Southern Galle 3. Yakkalamulla - Uva Monaragala 4. Monaragala - North Western Kurunegala 5. Udubaddawa 596,334.81 6. New Two-storied - building, Ambanpola Sabaragamuwa Kegalle 7. New Two-storied - building, Warakapola

Monaragala New Cultural Centre and the Theatre

Thirukkovil New Cultural Centre Cultural Centres Completed by 30 September 2015 and to be Opened Eastern Trincomalee 1. Kuchchaveli - 2. Gomarankadawala - 3. Morawewa - Cultural Centres Under Construction Northern Jaffna 1. Chankanai 4,640,044.00 2. Thellippalai 6,000,000.00 3. Chavakachcheri 4,000,000.00 4. Point Pedro 3,000,000.00 5. Karaveddi (LLRC) 4,500,000.00 Vavuniya 6. Vavuniya (LLRC) 5,000,000.00

Eastern Ampara 7. Irakkamam - 8. Navithanveli 2,000,000.00 9. Damana (LLRC) 5,000,000.00 10. Maha Oya - Uhana - Batticaloa 11. 12. Porathivu Pattu -Vellaveily 5,000,000.00 (LLRC) 13. Wakarai -

Province District Cultural Centre Amount provided in 2015 (Rs.) Uva Baddulla 14. Ella 2,800,000.00 Monaragala 15. Sewanagala - Southern Matara 16. District Cultural Centre, Matara - 17. Thihagoda - 18. Akuressa - Hambantota 19. Ambalanthota 8,334,013.00 North-Western Puttalam 20. Mahakumbukkadawala - 21. Madampe - 22. Kalpitiya - 23. Mundalama - Kurunegala 24. Polpithigama Theatre - 25. Polgahawela - 26. Mawathagama - North Central Anuradhapura 27. Kebitigollewa 4,000,000.00 28. Horowpathana 4,000,000.00 29. Kahatagasdigiliya 4,000,000.00 30. Thambuththegama - 31. Palugaswewa 5,000,000.00 32. Padaviya - 33. Ipalogama - Sabaragamuwa Ratnapura 34. Eheliyagoda - 35. Opanayake 4,000,000.00 36. Kolonna - 37. Imbulpe - 38. Godakawela 367,936.00 39. Weligepola - Central Matale 40. Dambulla - Kandy 41. Doluwa - Western Gampaha 42. Kelaniya - 43. Divulapitiya - 44. Attanagalla - The total amount provided to construct new Cultural Centres by 30.06.2015 77,438,327.81 ii. Development and Maintenance of Cultural Centres -2015 Development and Maintenance activities were carried out in the following cultural centres from 01 January to 30 September 2015.

District Cultural Centre Development / Renovation carried out Amount provided (Rs.) As at 30.09.2015 Kandy Poojapitiya Renovation of cultural centre and survey fees 105,500.00 Hatharaliyedda Settlement of electricity, telephone, newspaper 108,639.17 bills, colour washing and garden clearance Harispattuwa Repairs to wiring and land survey fees 105,140.00 Pathadumbara Fixing main gate 49,500.00 Kundasale Land survey fees 55,500.00 Udunuwara Land survey fees 55,500.00 Deltota Repairs to roof 47,550.00 Matale Rattota Felling and removing Bo-Tree 30,000.00 Ukuwela Repairs to window panes 3,405.00 Wilgamuwa Settlement of assessment tax arrears for the 6,408.60 period 2012-2015

District Cultural Centre Development / Renovation carried out Amount provided (Rs.) As at 30.09.2015 Matale Payment of assessment tax for 2015 and 57,965.65 Settlement of assessment tax arrears for 2006 - 2011 Dambullla Settlement of water bill 8,800.00 Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya Settlement of assessment tax for 2015 10,854.00 Ampara Kalmunai - Muslim Installation of a temporary water tank 17,500.00 Trincomalee Serunuwara Repairs to roof 500,000.00 Anuradhapura Galnewa Construction of toilets 1,375,000.00 Kekirawa Erection of boundary fence 392,580.00 Nochchiyagama Repairs to Water Pump 2,950.00 Medirigiriya Assessment tax 4601.12 Polonnaruwa Hingurakgoda Repairs to roof and settlement of assessment tax 6,794,105.36 Elaherapura Repairs to window panes 129,789.00 Lankapura New water connection 26,679.00 Vavuniya Vavuniya-South Colour washing 46,670.00 Kurunegala Wariyapola Construction of toilets for the cultural centre and 4,163,680.00 repairs to roof and dressing room of open-air theater Kuliyapitiya-East Repairs to the building 1,110,638.00 Ambanpola Opening ceremony of two-storied building 45,800.00 Puttalam Pallama Erection of tube-well 243,909.00 Dankotuwa Repairs to pipe system 213,735.00 Arachchikattuwa Erection of boundary fence 434,308.00 Kegalle Kegalle Construction of cultural centre and settlement of 6,698,296.49 water bill arrears Yatiyantota Shifting of cultural centre to a new location and 594,000.00 its renovation Dehiowita Payment of assessment tax, installation of Trip 27,375.00 Switch and repairs to old windows and doors Galle Galle Construction of cultural centre, Balapitiya 1,535,624.,00 Welavita Divithura Repairs to roof 58,055.00 Gonapinuwala Erection of boundary fence and fixing a gate 1,255,009.00 Hambanthota Weeravila Repairs to main gate 56,271.00 Katuwana Renovation of a part of cultural centre 49,820.00 Matara Hakmana Construction of toilets 197,465.00 Kotapola Erection of boundary fence 660,831.00 Nupe Repairs to roof 1,865,479.00 Malimbada Erection of boundary fence 1,630,553.00 Pasgoda Repairs to the guttering 22,805.00 Welipitiya Repairs to toilets 35,490.00 Denipitiya Baddulla Uva Paranagama Renovation of approach road 360,751.00 Haldummulla Repairs to roof and payment of assessment tax 1,632,804.14 Haliela Survey fees 55,500.00 Gampaha Embaraluwa Construction of three storied building and 988,471.00 Erection of barbed-wire fence along the boundary Meerigama New electricity connection, minor repairs and 1, 098,588.00 cutting overhang of 11 trees

District Cultural Centre Development / Renovation carried out Amount provided (Rs.) As at 30.09.2015 Veyangoda Repairs to Water Pump 7,650.00 Training Centre Dompe Demolition of open-air theatre 36,000.00 Kalutara Milllaniya Survey fees 28,000.00 Panadura Reimbursement for fixing a door to the toilets 6,508.00 Beruwala New water connection 44,581.50 Kalutara Electricity connection to the office building 36,145.00 Total amount granted to develop and repair cultural centres 34,262,146.03

iii. Cultural Centres Proposed to Commence Constructions in 2016 (32) Province District Cultural Centre Uva Baddulla 18. Lunugama North- Kurunegala 1. Ganewatta 19. Buttala Western 2. Ibbagamuwa 20.Wellawaya 3. Panduwasnuwara 21.Sevanagala - West Central Kandy 22.Doluwa Puttalam 4. Mundalama Northern Jaffna 23. Nallur 5. Kalpitiya 24. Sandilippai North Anuradhapura 6. Mihinthale Kilinochchi 25. Kandavalai Central 7. Rabewe (LLRC) 8. Ipalogama Mullativu 26. Manthai- Eastern 9. Padaviya Southern Matara 10. Athuraliya Eastern Trincomalee 27. Thambalagamuw Galle 11. Niyagama a (LLRC) Hambanthota 12. Okewela 28. Verugal Western Gampaha 13. Ja - Ela Batticaloa 29. Batticaloa 14. Kelaniya 30. Eravur Pattu 15. Negombo Ampara 31. Sainthamarathu Kalutara 16. Palindanuwara 32. Lahugala 17. Dodangoda Amount to be allocated per cultural centre – Rs.22mn.

iv. Equipment for Cultural Centres As at 30 June 2015, distribution of equipment among cultural centres has been carried out as follows: Seventy eight (78) musical instruments for 03 Cultural Centres; 72 dancing costumes for 08 Cultural Centres and the Ministry for the promotion of culture; 22 sports equipment for 02 cultural centres; 05 clerical chairs and 100 plastic chairs for the Thirukkovil Cultural Centre; stationery for cultural centres; name boards, Buddhist flags, and national flags for 08 cultural centres.

v. Courses Conducted at Cultural Centres Courses that are being conducted on free of charge by Cultural Centres are as follows:  Up -Country, Low -Country ,Sabaragamuwa, Folk and Creative Dancing  Oriental and Western Music  Drama and Theatre  Art and Sculpture  Handicrafts  Sinhala, Tamil, English, Pali and Sanskrit languages These courses provide theoretical and practical knowledge in respective fields.

The number of students learning at cultural centres in 2015 – 45,917

vi. Contribution of Cultural Centre Programmes

Cultural Centers conduct following national and divisional cultural programmes  National Independence Day  New Year Festival, Vesak Festival, Poson Festival  Programmes concurrent with the National Literary Arts Festival  Programmes concurrent with the celebration of World Children‟s Day and other national programmes  Dramas, street dramas and entertainment programmes  Diverse state, cultural, and arts festivals  Rituals  Other special cultural ceremonies The above programmes are being conducted with the participation of members representing all age groups and under the auspices of sponsors in the locality in order to mould a disciplined society.

vii. Services provided by Cultural Centres  Drummers for playing “Magul Bera”  Ves Dancers  Hevisi Troupes and Drummers  Girls to recite Jayamangla Gatha and Singing Welcome Song  Dance Troupes  Decorations in tender coconut leaves including “Poruwa”

viii. Library Service of Cultural Centers

The library service is provided to the people who are living in close proximity to Cultural Centers and students who follow the courses at centers. It is expected to improve their reading habit, literary appreciation, knowledge, and awareness. Sets of important books in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages selected by a committee from the last year‟s publications are distributed to all the libraries attached to the Cultural Centers scattered throughout the island. Measures are in place to purchase and distribute books worth Rs. 10 million among the Cultural Centres in 2015.

Library membership of Cultural Centres in 2015 – 48,652

Membership of libraries housed in cultural centres – 46,484 Membership of mobile libraries operated by cultural centers – 2,168

 Mobile Library Service

Cultural Centres which have been established in areas with poor transport facilities operate mobile library services with the help of trishaws and bicycles.

The number of Cultural Centres which operate mobile library service by 2015 reaches 25 and the membership amounts to 2168.

Province Cultural Center Mobile Library Membership Western Panadura 20 Southern Beliatta 30 Pasgoda 20 Dickwella 36 Akuressa 32

Central Pathadumbara 50 yatawatta 63 Sabaragamuwa Kegalle 650 Ruwanwella 100 Balangoda 130 North Western puttalam 18 Mahawewa 250 Anamaduwa 42 Karuwalagaswewa 40 Galgamuwa 02 Wariyapola 03 Mallawapitiya 15 Alawwa 15 Giribawa 100 Mahawa 147 Uva Passara 27 North Central Nochchiyagama 75 Northern Madukanda 300 Uduvil 3 Total 2168 II. The Pool of Local Dancing Artistes A pool which consists of dancers who display outstanding skills after the completion of courses conducted by the cultural centers is being maintained in the year 2015 too.

No of Artistes Available Dance Form With Dancing Without Dancing Costumes/Instruments Costumes/Instruments Ves Dancing 500 1,000 Classical (Women) 300 1,000 Low - Country Dancing Low - Country Dancing (Women) 100 400 Thelme 50 450 Kolam, Sanni, Pali 60 200 Sabaragamuwa Dancing (Women) 200 400 Sabaragamuwa Dancing (Men) 100 250 This includes 20 dancing items and 25 groups of rural dancing. 12 troupes each having 40 20 troupes members Drummers 1,500 2,000

III. Inherited Cultural Elements to Enrich National Programmes National Programmes contributed and special programmes implemented by the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs. (From 01 January 2015 to 30 June 2015) Date Programme and Venue Contribution/ Participation of Ministry 2015.02.04 Commemoration of National Day - Ten troupes each consisting of 52 dancers who Cultural Pageant – Parliament Ground, were the winners of “Prathibha” (Inter- Cultural Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte. Centre Competition) participated in the perahera. 2015.03.02 Commemoration of Wariyapola 50 dancers were presented for the welcome of Sumangala Thera –Sri Sumangala H.E. the President and the procession. Pirivena, Wariyapola 2015.03.10 Commemoration of International A troupe of 20 “ves” dancers were presented for Women‟s Day - BMICH the event. 2015.03.13 Welcome ceremony for the Prime Altogether 300 dancers and drummers were Minister of India – Bandaranaike presented for the event. International Air Port

2015.03.24 Welcome ceremony for the Emir of Altogether 300 dancers and drummers were Qatar – Galle face Ground presented for the event. 2015.03.31 “Senehasa” National Programme – Around 1300 expectant mothers and around 250 Muththumari Amman Kovil, Matale fathers attended the function. An entertainment This programme was also conducted at programme consisting of lullabies, dancing cultural centre level. items, Riddi Yagaya, and songs was held, and every mother received a baby net, a cloth, napkins and a basket of fruits. 2015.03.23 “Senehasa” Programme – At the 100 expectant mothers in the public sector Auditorium of the State Ministry of attended the programme held at the ministry. Cultural Affairs 2015.04.05 The New Year Festival held jointly by A troupe of 200 dancers was presented for the the Ministry and the Swarnavahini event. Media Institution – Matale 2015.04.07 Presentation of the “Nekath Seettuwa” The “Nekath Seettuwa” for the New year containing auspicious times for the festival was presented to H.E. the President at New Year to H. E. the President and the President‟s House. One hundred and fifty Island wide distribution five thousand copies of the same were distributed island wide through divisional secretariats. 2015.04.10 Welcome ceremony for the Prime Altogether 300 dancers and drummers were Minister of Bhutan – The Presidential presented for the event. Secretariat 2015.04.23 The New Year Festival – The festival was consisted of folk games such Shanthalokagama, Kaduwela as visiting relatives according to Sinhalese customs, Olinda Keliya, Playing Pancha, game of Dam, Amba Eta peneema (hopscotch), Porapol Geheema, Playing raban, the traditional swing(Kathuru oncilla) along with folk dances. This function was conducted with the participation of the staff of the ministry, staff of the Department of Cultural Affairs, staff of Cultural Centres, and students. 2015.05.02 Exposition of the Buddha‟s relics – 50 “Hevisi” drummers were presented for the Gangathilaka Vihara, Denipitiya. event. 2015.05.03 State Vesak Festival – Mahiyanganaya The ballet “Vessanthara” was presented by the artistes of the pool of dancers from cultural centres. 2015.05.02 – Vesak Festival – “Buddha Rashmi” Event was conducted from 7.30pm to 1.30am 05 Vesak zone with the participation of 16 dance troupes of 08 cultural centres and 16 choirs for singing Buddhist songs. 2015.06.01-07 State Poson Festival - Aluvihara, Exposition of relics of the Buddha and King Matale Dutugemunu‟s ashes, Poson Pandols, Buddhist Song competitions, Competition and exhibition of Vesak Lanterns, Puppet shows, Screening films, traditional rituals, Perahera, Pindapatha Charika, Buddhist Songs and dance items. 2015.06.02 Rupavahini Poson Zone – A ballet was presented by the artistes of the Thanthirimale pool of artistes from Cultural Centres. 2015.06.06 Dorakoda Asna Perahera – Koratota Hundred dancers and drummers were presented Raja Maha Vihara for the event. 2015.06.20 Perahera of Poorwarama , A troupe of 24 “ves “dancers were presented for Moragahahena the event.

IV. Entertainment Programmes This programme is held in selected schools and at institutions on request with the objective of promoting aesthetic appreciative skills of school children and the youth and thereby moulding a society of sensitive persons. The workshop is steered by a resource person with a wealth of experience in the field. Programmes conducted from 01 January 2015 to 30 June2015 Date Venue 2015.02.13 University of Kelaniya 2015.03.08 Cultural Centre, Bamunakotuwa 2015.03.10 Auditorium, State Ministry of Cultural Affairs 2015.03.12 Cultural Centre, Wilgamuwa 2015.03.14 Cultural Centre, Wilgamuwa (Drama Workshop) 2015.03.20 Cultural Centre, Pallepola 2015.03.21 Cultural Centre, Pallepola (Drama and Theatre Workshop ) 2015.03.27 Cultural Centre, Ambanganga Korale 2015.03.28 Cultural Centre, Ambanganga Korale (Drama and Theatre Workshop) 2015'05'08 Cultural Centre, Na-Ula 2015'05'09 Cultural Centre, Na-Ula (Drama and Theatre Workshop)

V. „Prathibha‟ Inter-Cultural Centre Competition of Music, Dancing and Theatre The competition of Music, Dancing and Theatre among Cultural Centres is held annually under the title “Prathibha”. It is conducted with the objective of giving opportunity to students who master the arts such as Music, Dancing and Theatre at Cultural Centers to prove their improvement and development in aesthetic aspects along with personality and conserving local cultural features. Championship and runner – up awards are presented to the Cultural Centres that showcase outstanding talents and skills in every aspect. Progress as at 30 June 2015 Competitions of Central, Uva and Northern Provinces of the Provincial Round of this year‟s Prathibha Competition have already been conducted, and competitions of other provinces are to be held in due course.

VI. Creative Skill Competition of Public Employees This Creative Skill Competition has been annually conducted since 2002 with the prime objective of improving creative skills of public employees. The competition is carried out in Sinhala and Tamil media under the sections of short stories, children‟s stories, lyrics, verses, short plays, translation of short-stories and arts. It is conducted at divisional, district and national levels and certificates and cash prizes are presented to winners. In the end, a book titled “Prabhashwara” is published compiling all the winning creations. Progress as at 31 August 2015 Creative skill competition for public employees in 2015 was published in all media, and receiving applications has been concluded. Competition is in progress.

Entries for the Creative Skill Competition of Public Employees -2015 Category Sinhala Tamil 1. Short stories 203 71 2. Lyrics 377 68 3. Arts 61 12 4. Verses 521 128 5. Children‟s Creations 60 20 6. Drama 60 17 Total 1282 316

VII. “Jathika Sahithya Kala Prasadini” National Literary Arts Festival The National Literary Arts Festival which is annually conducted in the literary month in a selected district under the theme of appreciating literary creators and artistes is a national, religious and cultural festival of immense importance.

“Jathika Sahithya Kala Prasadini” National Literary Arts Festival – 2015 The National Literary Arts Festival 2015 was postponed to November 2015 due to political changes that took place in the Ministry‟s authority. Therefore, arrangements have been made to hold the“Jathika Sahithya Kala Prasadini” National Literary Arts Festival – 2015 on 05, 06 and 07 of November 2015 at the Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya, Wariyapola. The objectives and the events to be performed at the festival are as follows.

Objectives  Promotion and enhancement of appreciation of general public on Literature and the Arts  Familiarization of younger generation with Literature and the Arts  Providing opportunity for children to improve their skills.

Proposed Programmes under Pre- propaganda Campaign 2015  Selection of cultured reader who associates audio visual media  Cultural workshop on Drama and Theatre  Training workshop on Drama and Theatre for resource person  Training workshop for appreciation of Literature and Songs  Literary competition, “Panhinden Upan Sithivili”

Proposed Programmes  Presentation of District Award  Book launches  Presentation of “Prathibha” Inter-  Dance and Musical Shows cultural centre Award  Dramas  “Lama Mandapaya”  Sales Stalls  Literary Competitions  “Kala Asapuwa”  Literary discussions  Rituals  Educational exhibitions  “Kavi Madu

1.3.2. The Implementation of Programmes on Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage The “Intangible Cultural Heritage” means the practices representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artifacts and cultural spaces associated therewith-that communities, group and, in some cases individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage. Accordingly, the intangible cultural heritage is manifested inter-alia in the following domains.  Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;  Performing arts;  Social practices, rituals and festive events;  Knowledge and practices concerning natural the universe;  Traditional craftsmanship.

“Safeguarding” means measures aimed at ensuring the viability of the intangible cultural heritage, including the identification, documentation, research, preservation, protection, promotion, enhancement, transmission, particularly through formal and non-formal education, as well as the revitalization of the various aspects of such heritage.

i. Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Programme in Sri Lanka As explained in the above paragraph, the UNESCO adopted a convention in 2003 to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage and introduced it to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, 25 selected scholars in Sri Lanka were trained on conservation of intangible cultural heritage in 2012. In 2013, another workshop was conducted to train them on collecting data and preparing inventories.

The third UNESCO workshop on the conservation of intangible heritage was held from 11 to 15 of February 2014, and, at this workshop, they analyzed the information specified in the above reports and conducted discussions on the inventory that contained information collected from Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts.

Establishment of the Inventories of Intangible Heritage Objective To provide the present-day Sri Lankans who inherit a rich cultural heritage nurtured by invaluable intangible cultural heritage of 2600 years with an opportunity to reap the benefits of this legacy through reintroduction.

Activities  Collection of data and information  Inventorying of collected data  Identification of information that needs further research and referring the same for advance exploration  Publication of identified knowledge  Dissemination of matters that project the identity of Sri Lanka at international level.

Establishment of the Inventories of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the following districts has been completed. 1. Matale 2. Anuradhapura 3. Polonnaruwa 4. Galle

Progress as at 30 June 2015  Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the Galle District Data and information scattered across 19 divisional secretary‟s divisions in the Galle district were collected and inventoried. Collection of data was carried out with the assistance and contribution of the Cultural Promotion Officers attached to the Cultural Centres in the Galle district and Cultural Officers attached to the Divisional Secretariats. The Galle district Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage has already been uploaded to the internet through Ministry Website. (www.cultural. gov.lk)

 Inventories for the Kandy and the Nuwara-Eliya Districts Collection of data and information on intangible heritage in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts was commenced in the final quarter of 2014, and, at present, the process of collecting data has been completed and the drawing up of inventory is in progress.

 Submission of Nominations to the UNESCO for declaring String Puppetry in Sri Lanka an Intangible Heritage in 2016 Having studied the reports on studies that were carried out in 2014 on “Vidum Pilissum Vedakama” (a treatment similar to acupuncture and cauterization), customs associated with the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, “Kotahalu Yagaya” ritual, Kandy Esala Perahera, and Puppetry of the Sinhalese, String Puppetry of Sri Lanka has been selected to declare as an intangible heritage. Nomination papers pertaining to the process were submitted to the UNESCO in March 2015.

18 ii. Project for the Conservation of Folk Music The Ministry of Culture and the Arts opened a Folk Music Conservation Library equipped with a computer system of modern and sophisticated technology on the 23rd of September 2010. Funds for this project were provided by the Royal Norwegian Government.

Objective – To widen appreciative abilities of people and to conserve the features of folk music of diverse traditions with their sound patterns by integrating folk heritages such as folk songs, their sound patterns and sound patterns of hevisi, wannam, rites and rituals which has inextricable associations with the Sri Lankan life style from the times immemorial with the future generation.

Basic Functions  Collect information on the above mentioned artistic elements possessed by people and institutes in different parts of the country.  Record and Conserve this information using digital technology.  Allow people to use this information for further studies and research purposes.

Technological Asettes  EX 1 R Camcorder for field recordings  03 Electric bulbs of 1kv  02 Boom Microphone Kits  Editing computer for visual editing  Audio Editing Computer including accessories  Server for saving data  03 computers connected to the Server for beneficiaries who wish to go through recordings

Collection of Data  Particulars of artistes who are living in the area have been collected on Divisional Secretary‟s Division basis and through the Cultural Centre network.  Collection of information regarding folk music elements is in progress at Divisional Secretary‟s Division level since 2015.

Information for Public Reference Opportunity has been given to those (University Dons, students, teachers, children, creators and others) who are interested in audio visual data being conserved by the Library to view those elements using computers in the Folk Music Conservation Library. Arrangements have been made to issue audio visual copies of any folk music element for education and creative purposes on written requests. Further details are made available at the promotional programmes conducted by the Folk Music Conservation Library in collaboration with other institutions.

Advisory Board for the Efficient Direction of Folk Music Conservation Library An Advisory Board consisted of University dons, music directors and researchers along with resource persons from the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and the Rupavahini Corporation was appointed to direct and guide conservations, field recordings and promotional activities of the Folk Music Conservation Library.

Progress of Audio- Visual Recordings from 01 January to 30 June 2015 Month Folk Music Element Venue January  Ritual “Kohombayak Kangkari” University of Colombo  Folk Musical Show “Hela Gee Mangalle” Namel Malini Punchi Theatre February  Folk play “Jhuta” University of Sri Jayawardenepura

March  Ritual “Gee Madu” Kalawana , Ratnapura  Conservation of data belonging to the Editing Studio recordings conducted up to 2015 April  Nruthya Pooja “Suwisi Wiwarana” Ogodapola, Kurunegala  Folk games of New Year Festival Shanthalokagama, Kaduwela  Production and webcasting of a video Editing Studio documentary on the New Year Festival May  Prior customs of “Kohombakankariya” ritual Mahabage  Video documentary on traditional cart Editing Studio transport system in Badulla Spring Valley Cultural Centre,  Cultural Educational Exhibition “Ape Gama” Badulla  Jaffna Musical Show Municipal Council Grounds,  Other field recordings Jaffna Close by areas including Jaffna, Chankanai, Mulaitivu

The total number of folk music items conserved in 2015 – 42 (during the period from 01 January to 30 June 2015) Audio 21.78 GB Video 646 GB

Other Special Programmes Conducted by the Folk Music Conservation Library  A discussion was held with the Ministry of Education to organize Entertainment Programmes at school level.  Activities of the initial stage of the project for converting data on intangible heritage which have been saved using analogue technology into digital technology were carried out. (Collection and sorting of Cassette recorders and spools)  A training workshop was held as a way of human resource development and a technical evaluation was conducted. iii. Study on Drummers Living in Kandy and Nuwara – Eliya Districts The prime objective of this project is to study the drummers living in Kandy and Nuwara – Eliya districts and their social status in the Sri Lankan society. A two-day training programme was conducted on 18 and 19 of October for Cultural Officers in relevant districts on collecting data; then, with the assistance of these officers, data and information regarding the drummers who are living in Kandy and Nuwara – Eliya districts were collected during the period from October 2014 to March 2015. Research Sample – 51  All are Sinhalese and Buddhists.  Male – 50, Female – 01  Traditional artistes – 34, Non-traditional artistes – 17  Drummers between 20 and 30 years of age – 10  Drummers between 30 and 50 years of age – 16  Drummers between 50 and 60 years of age – 05  Drummers over 60 years of age – 19  Artistes who are skilled in playing more than one type of drums – 31  Artistes who teach drumming – 40  Artistes who participate in the Dalada Perahera as drummers – 43

Identified Facts Most of the drummers;  Possess technical skills in drumming  Are engaged in an occupation related to drumming  Teach the subject to the younger generation.  Have adequate knowledge of the history of craft.  Perform traditional customs respectfully.

Current Issues  Low tendency of younger generation to enter the profession due to lack of recognition from the society.  Difficulty in purchasing drums due to increase of prices as a result of surging prices of raw materials required for manufacturing drums.  Low payments to drummers.

It is expected to carry out the same study in other districts, too, in the future to conserve the traditional intangible heritage “the art of drumming” and to implement programmes for the betterment of these artistes under state patronage. iv. Sri Lanka National Organization of Writers The objective of establishing the organization is to provide a certain contribution to improve welfare of the writers through publishing their valuable and creative works under the patronage of Government and to build an intelligent society by way of providing opportunities for the people to read quality books and other written materials In 2014, district organizations of writers were re-organised, and a National Leader for the Organization was appointed. Progress as at 31 August 2015 The ministry provided necessary facilities for the following meetings held by the Organization of Writers. I. Special meeting “Writers for Democracy” (10.03.2015, Attendance – 275) II. Meeting of district representatives (13.03.2015, Attendance – 16) III. Meeting of district representatives (17.07.2015, Attendance – 17)

Incorporation of the Organization of Writers The Draft Bill prepared for the incorporation of the Sri Lanka National Organization of Writers has been sent to the Attorney – General‟s Department on 11 June 2015 for approval.

Future Steps Establishment of Writers‟ Centre in the capital, issue of Identity Cards for writers, promotion of Writers‟ Organization enabling the representation of all Sri Lankans including the Sinhalese, the Tamils and the Muslims and extension of Writers‟ Organization up to district and divisional level are the future proposals of the Organization.

1.3.4. Local and Foreign Cultural Exchange Programmes-2015

i. Bi - lateral Agreements Signed Number of Memoranda of Understanding signed by 30 June 2015 - 37 Number of Memoranda of Understanding in operation by 30 June 2015 – 26 Number of Memoranda of Understanding to be signed In future - 21

ii. Memoranda of Understanding signed in 2015 (From 01 January to 30 June 2015)

The Memorandum of Understanding an the cultural Cooperation Programme – 2015 – 2018 between Sri Lanka and India was signed by the government of the Democratic socialist republic of sri Lanka and the government of India on 16 february 2015.

21 iii. Cultural Cooperation Programmes (From 01 January to 30 June 2015) Foreign Cultural Tours Programme and Country Date / Duration Participation 01 Surajkund International Crafts Mela – 31.01.2015- Officials - 02 Haryana, India 14.02.2015 Artistes of State Dance Ensemble - 04 Artistes of Cultural Centres - 09 02 UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on 04.02.2015 – Hon. Minister and Private Secretary Tourism and Culture in Cambodia 06.02.2015 03 SAARC Cultural Festival on Folk Dance - 08.04.2015 – Officials - 01 Bhutan 11.04.2015 Artistes of Cultural Centres - 06 04 Turkish Radio and Television 37th 13.04.2015 – Officials - 02 International 23rd April Children‟s Festival 26.04.2015 Artistes - 13 –Antalya, Turkey 05 The International Festival for Drums & 18.04.2015 – Officials - 02 Traditional Arts 2015- Egypt 26.04.2015 Artistes of State Dance Ensemble- 11 06 60th Anniversary of Bandung Conference 20.04.2015 - Officials - 02 28.04.2015 Artistes of Cultural Centres - 09

Arrivals of Foreign Delegations Programme and Ministry‟s Role Country and Number Date / of Delegates Duration 01 Republic Day Celebration of India India - 05 2015 Publicity for the ceremony, Invitations, Decorations, Purchase January 25 of mementoes, providing gratis visa 02 China Spring Festival China - 32 05 – Organizing shows at Nelum Pokuna Theatre and Pallekele on 09.02.2015 07 February, extending funds to provide the delegation with accommodation and transport and organizing shows iv. Proposed Cultural Cooperation Programmes - 03 & 04 Quarters -2015 Programme Country Date / Duration Participation 1. Cultural Partnership Initiative South Korea 2015.07.01 – Artistes - 01 Programme2015 – Andong, Korea 2015.10.31 2. The Independence Day of India Sri Lanka 2015.08.10 - 15 Members - 06 3. SAARC Artists Camp and Exhibition of Bamiyan, 2015.08.22 - 27 Members - 04 Paintings Themes: Historical Sites Afghanistan 4. International Course for Cultural Heritage South Korea 2015.08.23 - 30 Artistes - 01 Management 5. International Festival for Religious Chanting Egypt 2015.09.20 - 27 Artistes - 10 & Sufi Music in Cairo 6. The 6th Beijing International Art Biennale, China 2015.09.20 - 27 Artistes - 01 China 2015 7. SAARC Sufi Festival Jaipur, India in 2015.10.10-11.12 Artistes - 04 the Pink City 8. 2015 Seminar on Public Administration for China 2015.10.19 – Officers - 05 Civil servants in Asian Countries 2015.11.08 9. International Children‟s Theatre Festival New Delhi and 2015.11.14 - 19 Members 12 Varanasi 10. 29th Session of the ICCROM General Rome 2015.11.18 - 20 Officers - 01 Assembly 11. Third International Miniature Art Exhibition Dhaka 2015.11.30 Members 02

1.3.5 Development Projects for Cultural Promotion I.Construction of Cultural Centre and Tsunami Research Institute - Hikkaduwa Construction of this Cultural Centre and Tsunami Research Centre were initiated in August 2011 with the prime objective of establishing a point that caters to the needs of tourists who frequently roam around Hikkaduwa area such as documentary films on cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, videos on domestic culture and art, library with books written in different languages, new technological services such as internet. Total estimated cost - Rs.353mn (local funds) Construction is to be carried out in 3 stages. First stage - Cultural Centre, Library, Administrative Office Complex Second stage – Auditorium, Cafeteria with a seating capacity for 100 customers at a time which serves local cuisine to meet the requirements of foreigners, Sales outlets Third Stage – Residential facilities Construction of first stage i.e Cultural Centre, Library, Administrtive Office Complex has been completed.

Physical Progress – 30 September 2015 Construction of the boundary wall has been completed and landscaping is in progress.

Front view Cultural Centre

Boundary Wall The interior Boundary Wall Financial Progress Allocation 2015 – Rs. 47mn Expenditure as at 30 September 2015-Rs. 12.21mn Percentage of Expenditure – 26% Accumulated expenditure as at 30 Sep. 2015 – Rs. 95.13mn

II. SAARC Cultural Centre – Matara, Navimana, Moraketiyahena The prime objectives of establishing a SAARC Cultural Centre are to preserve the regional cultural heritage and build the co-operation among different traditions and advanced cultural diversities. This will be operated as the hub of meetings for regional artistes and a Cultural Centre that introduces programmes aimed at encouraging traditional artistes. The construction of the Centre commenced on the 21st July 2011. The total estimated cost Rs.1, 583.6 mn (local funds)

Main components of the project 1. Main building (100,543.38 sq. ft.) 2. Training center (37,213.75 sq. ft.) 3. Residential facilities for guests from SAARC countries and other visitors (41,524.90 sq. ft.) 4. Front car park and entrance (63,204 sq. ft.)

Consultancy – Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa Construction – Ministry of Culture and the Arts and the 4th Engineer Services Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army

Physical Progress - As at 30 September 2015

Physical Progress - Constructions  Main Building - Roof has been completed. Seventy percent (70%) of gutter down pipes has been fixed, and erection of ceiling is in progress.'  Ninety percent (90%) of the construction works of the Training Centre has been completed.  The ground floors of chalets which are to be reserved for 08 SAARC countries have been completed up to slab level. The first floors of 2 out of 4 Quarters for the executive grade have been concluded. The foundation for hostels has been laid.

Tasks to be accomplished by 31 December 2015  Roof of the main building  Glass curtain wall  Roof package of auditorium  Fitting sanitary items and installing AC systems, telephones and fire extinguishing equipment

Financial Progress

Allocation for 2015 - Rs.150mn Expenditure as at 30 Sep. 2015 - Rs.122.89mn Percentage of Expenditure - 8%

Accumulated expenditure as at 30 Sep. 2015- Rs.771.47 mn

Main Training

Main Build Trainning CenterCenter Residential facilities Centre

Residential facilitiesentre

III. Project for the conservation of Indigenous Folk Culture The prime objective of this project is to conserve the rapidly dwinding cultural elements such as life style which is inextricably woven with the nature, ancient wisdom on medication and nursing, customs, rites and rituals, folk songs, language and literature, artistic skills.

Activities 1. Archaeological study on cultural requirements, visual culture and behavioral expressions of Vedda community. 2. Socio –anthological research on Vedda community. 3. Study and promotion of traditional treatments and traditional food consumption style. 4. Construction of houses for indigenous people  Ampara - Pollebedda – 30 houses  Ampara - Henanigala – 20 houses  Monaragala - Rathugala – 20 houses  Vakarai - Kunchakulum – 30 houses  Mahiyanganaya- Dambana – 25 houses 5. Establishment of indigenous folk heritage centres – Wakarai and Henanigala

Activities Accomplished Under the Project  Study and research activities pertaining to objectives 1, 2 and 3 were carried out in 2011and following books in that connection were compiled in 2012. 1. “Vedda” – Literature Survey of Vedda Research and Bibliography (Premakumara De Silva, Chinthaka Ranasingha) 2. Traditional heritage of Indigenous People in Sri Lanka (Ministry of Ayurvedic Medicine, Ministry of Culture and the Arts and the Department of Ayurveda) 3. Rock Paintings and Engraving Sites in Sri Lanka (Raj Somadeva)(PGIAR)  Realizing the 4th objective, one hundred and twenty five (125) houses were constructed by 31 December 2013.

Progress -2015 (As at 30 Sep.) Establishment of Indigenous Folk Heritage Centres Provinc District Folk Estimated Physical Progress Amount Total Amount e Heritage Cost (As at 30.06.2015) released in Granted(Rs.m Centre (Rs.mn) 2015(Rs.mn n) ) Eastern Batticalo Vakarai 2.00 40% of construction 0.80 1.20 a work completed Ampara Henanigala 9.86 20% of construction 1.95 1.95 work completed

Financial Progress of Overall Project Allocation 2015 - Rs.7.5mn Expenditure as at 30 Sep. 2015- Rs.0.16 mn Percentage of Expenditure- 2%

Accumulated Expenditure as at 30 Sep. 2015 Rs.19.16mn

IV. Modification of Training Centre, Veyangoda The Veyangoda Training Centre was declared open on 26 December 2008 as a place for guiding and coaching the staff and the resource persons of cultural centers established island wide, the staff of ministry, and students of cultural centers who perform at national and international pageants.

With the objective of improving its facilities, a factory which has been closed down will be taken over and modified to house a theatre and a hostel.

Physical Progress 2015(As at 30 Sep.) Construction of the 400 ft long boundary wall around the new hostel, planting of flag poles, repairing of gate and erection of watch hut have been completed.

Financial Progress Allocation 2015 – Rs. 74,270.00 Expenditure as at 30 September 2015 Rs. 59,796.84 Percentage of Expenditure – 80% Accumulated Expenditure (as at 30 Sep. 2015) – Rs. 12 mn

IV. Development of Old Craft Villages Which Produce Musical Instruments and Dancing Ornaments This is a budget proposal of 2012.

Benefitted Craft Villages District/ Benefited Village No. of families Industry DSD engaged in the industry Matale - Dehideniya 25 Brass Cymbals, tambourine, anklet, bangles, cornets, Ukuwela Sesath (accessories) etc. Matale - Leeliambey 20 Pole of “sesath”, ash containers, ornaments, hand Ukuwela drums, drums, Cornets Matale - Unaweruwa 40 Making “sesath” and decoration Yatawatta Kandy - Govindala 55 Production of brassware Yatinuwara Kandy - Kuragala 19 Making and repairing of musical instruments of up Udunuwara Veligalla country and low country tradition Matara - Lebeema 02 Drums of low country and up country tradition, Weligama Dholak Galle - Ambalangoda 15 Drums and other musical instrumentals Ambalango Uragaha, Maha da Ambalangoda, Wathugedara

Project Activities 1. Development of infrastructure facilities at craft villages  Dehideniya – Erection of sales outlet and showroom at Alu Vihara, Matale to sell products. (Estimated cost- Rs. 2.7)  Dehideniya - Raw materials to erect 48 work rooms at Leeliambe village.(Estimated cost- Rs. 6.3)  Kuragala, Veligalla – Erection of a common building for manufacturing and marketing activities. 2. Direction of craftsmen in craft villages for necessary trainings.

Progress of the Project by the end of 2014  Funds were provided to erect 10 work rooms in Leeliambe and Dehideniya Villages in Ukuwela Divisional Secretary‟s Division. Erection has been completed.  A training programme was conducted to train 46 craftsmen of Yatawatta, Matale in the following fields on 11 and 12 of March 2014. I Creation of miniaturized products of ornamental objects such as “sesath” for the memento market to attract tourists. II Packaging techniques applicable to the international market.

Financial Progress – 2015 (as at 30 Sep.)  Since the Divisional Secretary has not yet reported the progress of 10 sales outlets constructed at Dehideniya and Leeliambe villages, funds were not released to erect the remaining 38 outlets. He has been reminded of the situation for several times, and it is expected to grant funds this year.

New Projects

3. Constriction of Performing Arts Theatres in Kandy and Anuradhapura These two projects were proposed to be launched under a 2014 Budgetary Proposal

 Anuradhapura A four-acre block of land belonging to the Department of Prison has been taken over by the District Secretary. The model Plan has also been designed.

 Kandy Measures are in place to take over an eight acre block of land belonging to the University of Peradeniya at Getambe in Gannoruwa.

The estimated cost for each of these Performing Art Theatres amounts to Rs.2000million, and the two projects have been planned to implement under medium-term budgetary frame incurring funds from the Government Consolidated Fund.

Proposed Projects for 2015 4. Construction of Mahawa „Shilpa Kala Gammanaya‟ Preliminary activities of the Project for the construction of „Shilpa Kala Gammanaya‟ in Mahawa in the district of Kurunegala, North Western Province were initiated in 2014. This project was launched for the conservation and promotion of indigenous arts and crafts along with the traditional knowledge entailed with such creations.

Objective – The prime objective of this project is to maintain martial arts such as “Angam” fighting style and other arts and crafts which are disappearing rapidly along with the traditional knowledge associated with them through conservation and promotion. It is also expected to use these arts and crafts to expedite current development initiatives.

Total estimated cost - Rs. 57.12 million Physical Progress – 2015 (Sep. 30) It has been informed the panel to submit rough plans under their respective subjects in order to draw up a comprehensive plan for the “shilpa kala Gammanaya”.

1.3.6. Other Special Programmes

V. Setting a web portal to the Ministry‟s website

Creation of Web Portal in order to facilitate uploading data and information of 160 cultural centres that have been set up on divisional secretariat basis by the Ministry and setting it with the trilingual website which is equipped with audio and visual technological facilities were commenced in 2014. Concluding Collection and computerization of necessary data, the web portal was launched on 18 March 2015. Those who wish to search the activities and programmes conducted by 160 cultural centres may gain access to this website by the web portal address centers.cultural.gov.lk or web address www. Cultural.lk

National Heritage Division 01. Conservation and development of heritage monuments 01.1. Conservation of Old Dutch Fort in Jaffna (Stage II)

Objectives-  Providing a supportive contribution to the programs which have been carried out by the government in the Northern Province while conserving of Old Dutch Fort in Jaffna which consists of an archaeological value.  Promoting mutual understanding among various community groups and uplifting the living conditions of the community.

Project period - 2009 - 2019 Total estimate - Rs. 139 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 28.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 6.9 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.42.7 Mn.

Progress-

62% of conservation and landscaping activities have been completed.

01.2. Setting up of the Heritage Information Centre Objectives –  Recording and storing of information related to the field of heritage in Sri Lanka by using the modern technology as well as providing information related to the heritage sites for local and foreign tourists.  Providing facilities such as photographs and documentary films required for researchers and the persons who study heritage of Sri Lanka.

Project period - 2015- 2017 Total estimate - Rs.103 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs.15 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0 Mn.

Progress - A decision was taken to establish the heritage information centre at Mumtaz Mahal, the old Official Residence of the former Speakers in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Later, the building was assigned to the Presidential Secretariat on 06.01.2014 after finishing the landscaping and conservation activities to sets up a Documentation Centre for Presidents of Sri Lanka. Therefore the original proposal has been changed and plans and estimates are being prepared to sets up the centre by constructing a new building in the premises of national museum taking long-term needs of the national museum into account.

01.3 Setting up of National Heritage Training Centre at Broughton Bungalow in Bandarawela

Objective –

 Setting up of a heritage training centre and a circuit bungalow while conserving the Broughton Bungalow with its archaeological value.

Project period - 2015- 2017 Total estimate - Rs. 18 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 4 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 0 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 4 Mn.

Progress - Renovations of the roof, fitting up of door and window frames have been completed.

01.4 Conservation of Old Dutch Commercial Hub in Nupe, Matara Objective –

 Utilizing the Old Dutch market building in an effective manner and conserving it as an archaeological monument.

Project period - 2014 - 2015 Total estimate - Rs. 13.1 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 1.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 0 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 1.5 Mn.

Progress - Conservations of the roof have been completed.

01.5. Archaeological conservation projects which are carried out by the CCF

An allocation of 25% of the income earned by the CCF annually shall be granted to this Ministry for heritage conservations according to a decision made by the Cabinet of Ministers. Accordingly, Rs. 59.6 Mn. has been invested for the below mentioned projects by the end of July in this year as well as expected to complete the rest of planned activities by utilizing residue of allocations.

Project Province Estimated cost Receipt Cutting off the undergrowth in Vijayarama 1 North Central 960,000.00 400,000.00 archaeological site Conservation of the ancient residence of monks 2 (Awasa Geya) at Sri Ariyanandarama Vihara in Western 1,602,293.55 741,400.03 Uduthuththiripitiya Conservation of Kandegedara rock pillar based 3 Sabaragamuwa 1,574,109.00 500,000.00 temple Printing of the Magazine named Ancient Ceylon 4 Western 617,573.00 617,573.00 24 Conservation of the guardroom building of old 5 Southern 1,457,339.00 1,457,339.00 Kachcheri in Hambanthota (Continiued) Conservation of the preaching hall at 6 Central 199,569.97 199,569.97 Dehideniya Conservation of the paintings at Jaffna museum 7 Northern 117,427.00 117,427.00 depicting queen of British Repairing the roof and floor of the Brahmana 8 Western 370,000.00 200,000.00 House at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya Conservation of the residence of monks (Awasa 9 Central 390,000.00 390,000.00 Geya) in Kadadora Conservation of the image house of 10 Western 824,654.25 400,000.00 Sunandaramaya in Welikanda, Bolossagama Conservation of the image house of 11 Western 1,143,191.00 1,143,191.00 Subodharama ancient temple in Dehiwala Laying of gravel for the roads leading to the 12 North Western 157,500.00 157,500.00 archaeological sites in Panduwasnuwara 13 Conservation of Rajagala archaeological site Eastern 43,930,706.00 7,000,000.00

14 Conservation of Anuradhapura museum North Central 2,166,228.64 2,166,228.64

15 Urumayaka Aruna Eda Saha Ada Western 3,676,000.00 3,676,000.00 Conservation of the doss house and the 16 Sabaragamuwa 400,000.00 400,000.00 preaching hall in Mediliya Total 59,586,591.41 19,566,228.64

01.6. Conservation of Ritigala Archaeological Reserve

Objective - Enhancing of the facilities for tourists in Ritigala archaeological site

Project period - 2014 - 2017 Total estimate - Rs.30.0 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs.10.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0.005 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.4.024 Mn.

Progress-

Electricity power facility has been supplied. Plans of the road are being prepared.

01.7. The project to make popularize unknown archaeological sites Objective – Conserving of archaeological sites island wide and improving infrastructure facilities as well as unveiling them for tourists.

Project period - 2015 - 2018 Total estimate - Annual provisions Provisions in 2015 - Rs.25.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0 Mn.

Progress- The estimates have been called for develop the selected sites within Panduwasnuwara and Trincomalee District as well as Delft archaeological site.

02. Conservation of intangible Heritage 02.1. Renovating of Dambana indigenous museum under the project of indigenous folk heritage conservation.

Objective –  This project is proceeding to provide facilities for the indigenous people to engage in their livelihood while preserving their indigenous heritage like indigenous villages and natural surroundings, lifestyle, livelihoods and traditional customs and formalities.  The renovations of indigenous museum have been initiated under this project in 2014 with the objective to promote the field of heritage tourism.

Project period - 2014 - 2015 Total estimate - Rs.11.6 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs.3.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.2.94 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.7.2 Mn.

Progress- The renovated Indigenous Museum in Dambana was ceremonially opened on 09th August 2015.

02.2. Heritage conservation and promotion project Objective - Key objective of the project implemented under the budget proposal in 2014 is to safeguard the ancient heritage, traditional customs and rituals by conservation and promotion for future generation. Key functions of the project

1. Live demonstration of the relevant rituals to the public in a selected place 2. Telecasting of them on television channels as live recordings 3. Writing CDs (with English dubbing) and selling them for tourists 4. Distributing for school libraries

Project period - 2014 - 2016 Total estimate - Rs.100.0 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs.20.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0.03 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.26.23 Mn.

Progress- Live recordings of Pirith Chanting (Thispeya Piritha), Kohomba Yak Kankariya, Lacquer industry (Laksha Karmanthaya), Sesath (Parasol) industry, Jute (Hana) industry and low country traditional heritage have been completed as well as prepared CDs and manuals. Necessary actions are been taken to distribute them among school children. Numbers of 100 Productions both Sinhala and English languages on famous and unknown archaeological sites have been completed. Actions have been taken to popularize them by the Ministry web site and tourism industry. Quotations have been called for „Conservation of Traditional Heritage in Sabaragamuwa.‟

03. Promoting of Sri Lankan heritage in national and international level 03.1. An awareness program for school children “Deye Urumaya Daruwantai”

Objective -  Building up of better attitudes on national heritage and direct the community towards a society which preserve and regard heritage. The activities of

1. Launching of awareness programs for school children about national heritage 2. Publishing of books to distribute among school children in line with this program 3. Creating of audio-video documentary programs on heritage 4. Setting up of “Uruma Sansada” at the schools in the districts which was held the program “Deye Urumaya Daruwantai” 5. Performing the basic activities to include the national heritage as a subject for school curriculum have been launched.

Project period - 2012 - 2016 Total estimate - Annual provisions Provisions in 2015 - Rs.3.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0.3 Mn. Accumulated expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.3.7 Mn

The awareness programs were held at the below mentioned places

Serial School Date and venue Number of Numb participate er students

Vidyaraja National School 2015.02.12 01 Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya- Habarakada Vidyaraja National 350 Sariputta School- Halpitigala School – Thawalama Mallika Maha Vidyalaya - Thawalama G/ Olcott school 02 G / Sangamitta Girls‟ school 2015.02.13 350 G / Southland school Olcott school - Galle G / Vidyaloka school G / Richmand school G / Mahinda school G / Ginthota Maha Vidyalaya G/ Anula Devi Girls‟ school G /St. Aloysius Vidyalaya G / Sudharama Vidyalaya 03 Bomiriya National School 2015.03.17 Bomiriya 400 National School M/ Vijaya National School 04 M / Sangamitta Girls‟ school 2015.05.22 400 M / St. Thomas‟ National school Tourist Hotel Training M /Christ Church National School School - Matale M / Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya M / Vidya Vidyalaya M / St. Thomas‟ Girls‟ School A two day residential training camp on national heritage for school children and teachers in Polonnaruwa and Dimbulagala educational Zones was held on 16th and 17th of July at Polonnaruwa sacred city and in Minneriya School of Artillery in addition to the above.

No. of participated students No. of participated schools for the workshop and teachers for the workshop P Royal Central College P/Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya Number of 150 students and 30 P/Shanthi Maha Vidyalaya teachers representing each school by P/Sewamuktha Maha Vidyalaya P/Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya 10 students and 2 teachers P/ Thopawewa Maha Vidyalaya respectively. P/ Bendiwewa Maha Vidyalaya P/ Galamuna Maha Vidyalaya

P/ Hingurakdamana Maha Vidyalaya P/ Lankapura Maha Vidyalaya P/ Vijitha Madya Maha Vidyalaya Di/ Welikanda Madya Maha Vidyalaya Di/ Sewanapitiya Maha Vidyalaya Di/ Manampitiya Tamil Maha Vidyalaya Di/ Hewanpitiya Tamil Maha Vidyalaya

A Practical experience and knowledge on below mentioned fields were given to the students by this training workshop.  How to carry out an archaeological excavation  How to conserve ancient paintings by using archaeological techniques  On intangible heritage of all the nations and religions in the country  How to utilize the national museums on behalf of educational activities of the school children  How to conserve ancient documents by using chemical conservation techniques.

04. Activities which are been expected to perform in 3 and 4 quarter 01.Completing of suggested conservation activities in Jaffna fort 02.Initiating the constructions of Heritage Information Centre Raigama, Live recording of Sabaragamu and Raigam traditions as well as distributing of CDs 03.Completing of conservations in Broughton Bungalow 04.Holding the 2nd residential camp of the program “Deye Urumaya Daruwantai” in Vavuniya 05.Completing of conservation activities in Delft, Panduwasnuwara and Dambadeniya

05. Targets/new projects in 2016

01.Initiating conservation activities in Polonnaruwa 02.Opening of National Heritage Training Centre 03.Opening of Ritigala office 04.Opening of Commercial Hub in Nupe

2. Department of Cultural Affairs

Vision Uplift the Sri Lankan culture with the sole aim of making the Sri Lankans spiritually perspective.

Mission Preparation and implementation of programs for preservation, propagation and expansion of literary arts and cultural activities maintaining the Sri Lankan identity

Objectives • Preparation and implementation of plans for the efficient and productive implementation of cultural activities of Sri Lanka. • Implementation of projects in respect of conservation, promotion and propagation of literature and arts of Sri Lanka. • Assisting the Sri Lankan writers and artistes assuming them as the members of the Sri Lankan culture and giving them aid needed in creative exercises. • Recognizing that the Sri Lankan languages, literature and history are the foundation of the culture, preparation of encyclopedias, dictionaries and Mahawamsa and compilation of books, purchasing books, conducting manuscript competitions for the encouragement of writers and organizing programs for reprinting rare books.  Recognizing the fact that Sri Lanka is a multi-cultural country, taking steps to implement programs for the conservation, promotion and propagation of the arts and crafts of the sub-cultures on a reasonable basis. • Building a society rich in values through the formulation and implementation of programs encapsulating all the sectors of the society having regenerate the tangible and intangible aspects of the culture.

2.1. Allocation and Financial Progress - 2015

Financial Progress Financial Progress Allocation for Programme as at 30.06.2015 % 2015 (Rs) (Rs.) Recurrent General Administration 81,940,000.00 45,116,788.00 76 Literary and publication 54,010,000.00 20,760,387.00 56 activities Arts and Craft 302,065,000.00 181,079,444.00 69 development Sub Total 438,015,000.00 246,956,619.00 65 Capital General Administration 6,750,000.00 1,731,118,00 48 Literary and publication 350,000.00 0.00 0 activities Arts and sculpture 288,900,000.00 112,552,967.00 60 development Sub Total 296,000,000.00 114,284,085.00 59 Total 734,015,000.00 361,240,704.00 65 2.2. Office Staff - 2015

Approved Cadre Current Staff

Senior Level - 26 12 Secondary Level - 524 460

Tertiary Level - 03 02 Primary Level - 167 118 Contract Basis - 02 02

2.3 Progress of the programmes and the projects – 2015

2.3.1 Promotion of art activities

I. Assistance for Artistes and Writers to purchase Motor cars

Necessary Arrangements were made in the year of 2012 to implement the Budget Proposal “an interest free car loan scheme to enable senior artistes, writers and journalists who have made an uninterrupted contribution of over 18 years, to purchase a motor car”. The loan scheme has commenced initially on 03rd November 2012. By 30th June 2015, 419 artistes were given loan facilities and the amount given is Rs.487, 428,228.00. The interest paid by the government up to now is Rs.59, 475,813.24.

Payment of loans has been withheld temporarily at the beginning of this year.

II. Saraswathie Pension Scheme

This project was launched on August 11, 2008 for the benefit of the artistes who are not entitled to another pension, under the joint sponsorship of the Social Security Board of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage and the Department of Cultural Affairs. At the conclusion of the annual Sri Dalada Perahera, His Excellency the President awarded titles to the first five beneficiaries under the pension scheme. Artistes whose age fall between 18 and 59 years may seek cover under this pension scheme. 85 artistes have been entitled to this scheme at present. 68 artistes were paid with contribution and awarded titles as at 31.12.2013and another 16 artistes are being paid by the end of June 30th 2015. The total amount paid up to now is Rs. 112, 284, 00.

III. Artistes Insurance Scheme

This insurance scheme is maintained with the intension of safeguarding the future of the artistes who render yeoman services to the field of Arts. Under this scheme, the Department of Cultural Affairs makes a contribution of 60% for the insurance and the artiste has to bear 40% of the contribution. The number of beneficiaries in the year 2015 is 03.

Kaladevi Insurance Scheme

19 artistes from among the needy artistes who receive financial assistance under the Needy Artistes Programme have made contribution to this scheme. From the money they receive under the Needy Artistes Programme, Rs.900 each is sent to the Insurance Corporation and they are privileged to claim benefits in case of an accident or illness. 07 artistes are covered under this scheme by now.

National Artistes Trust The National Artistes Trust was established with a view to provide financial assistance to the artistes to produce their creations. It commenced on 12.06.2007 under the Japanese aids. The initial deposit is Rs. 350,000.00. A flags day of the artistes has been held for the first time on 15.12.2008 and since then the flags day of the artistes is held every 15th of December to coincide with the Artistes‟ Day. The money obtained is credited to the Trust.

The amount of money deposited as at 30th June 2015 in the National Artistes Trust is Rs. 24 million which is under the purview of the Department of Public Trustees.

IV. Assistance to the Needy Artistes

The number of artistes who received assistance under this programme from 2009 to 2015 Year Number of kalaBhushana Awardees Total Amount granted/to be granted (Rs.) Sinhala Tamil Muslim Total

2008 87 44 16 147 1,470,000.00 2009 100 50 25 175 1,750,000.00 2010 125 50 25 200 2,000,000.00 2011 187 50 25 262 2,620,000.00 2012 175 60 25 260 2,600,000.00 2013 180 70 25 275 2,750,000.00 2014 270 100 28 398 6,873,730.81 2015 200 100 25 325 Proposed (December 2015)

V. „ Kala Bhushana‟ Honors Award Ceremony

This felicitation ceremony was initiated in 1984 by the then Prime Minister with the main objective of appreciating and admiring the services of the pioneer artistes who have rendered yeoman services for the preservation of cultural trails devoting their time, wealth and labor. Under this programme, at the inauguration ceremony, honors were conferred on the artistes by awarding five (5) gold medals and 48 fixed deposits. Thereafter, the number of artistes who received honors were increased annually and they were awarded silver medals and a cash prize worth Rs.10,000/- each in addition to Kala Bhushana Certificates. In order to appreciate the artistes, December 15th of every year has been declared as the Artistes Day and the awards presentation ceremony is held on this day or another closest day in the same month.

Kala Bhushana Honors Awards Ceremony 2014 was held on the 14th of December 2014 at the BMICH under the patronage of Hon. T.B. Ekanayake, Minister of Culture and the Arts

The number of artistes who were bestowed with „Kala Bhushana‟ Honors from 2008 to 2015

Year Number of artistes received Total amount granted assistance Rs.(mn.) 2009 1005 3.02 2010 982 2.93 2011 806 2.41 2012 882 3.08 2013 857 2.92 2014 987 4.91

2015 1020 5.09

Applications for the Kalabushana Awards have been called for the year 2015 by now. Accordingly plans are underway to hold the programme of the 2015 concurrently with the Artistes‟ Day in December.

Medical and Funeral Aid for Artistes

The Department of Cultural Affairs has been extending medical and funeral aid to artistes for years. Under this programme, artistes who reach the zenith of their fields of art but face dire financial needs are provided with medical assistance. Funeral Aid is provided to meet expenses at their funerals.

A sum of Rs. 200,000.00 has been paid to 11 artistes as medical assistance while a sum of Rs 272,000.00/= as funeral aid in respect of 22 funerals occasions as at 30th June 2015.

Assistance for various festivals Under this program financial assistance is extended to cultural festivals held in various places of the country. Events such as KaviMadu organized by various associations, entertainment programmes, and ceremonies to entertain foreign delegations, anniversaries of Art Associations, Commemoration ceremonies of various artistes and various annual art festivals are covered under this program. By 30th June 2015, a sum of Rs. 187,050.00/= has been granted as assistance for 13 festivals. In addition a sum of Rs. 1,638,100.00/= has been granted for 40 cultural events.

Assistance for Perahera (processions)

Sri Lankans organize perahera (processions) during the months of Vesak, Poson and Esala all over the country. Most of these peraheras are organized annually and conducted giving pride of place to due customs and practices. The amount of money granted depends on its importance and historical value. A sum of Rs. 70,000.00/= has been paid as assistance for 08 processions, by 30th June 2015.

VI. Assistance to Kalayathana (Arts Schools) Assistance is provided annually to the Arts Schools which are functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs as follows.

 Financial assistance  Instrument assistance

The Arts Schools which are functioning actively and registered under the Department of Cultural Affairs may claim this assistance by submitting survey reports annually with the recommendation of the Divisional Secretary concerned. On completion of one year of registration an Arts School is eligible to obtain this assistance. The classification has been changed in the year 2014. As such annually, a sum of Rs. 5000/= is paid to a registered Arts School, while the Arts School selected as the Best in the Division is paid Rs.7, 500/=.

Category The amount paid as assistance Registered Arts School Rs.5000 Best Arts School in the Division Rs.7500

By the end of June 2015 a sum of Rs. 5,651,000.00 has been paid for 1119 Arts Schools which have been applied formally through the Divisional Secretary and registered under the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Provision of dancing and musical instruments to Kalayathana Steps are being taken to prepare a formal method and possible ways of obtaining necessary provision to supply the instruments required by the Arts Schools. Provision of requisite facilities would encourage the Heads of these institutions to continue their work without hindrance.

Registration of Kalayathana The Arts Schools which meet constitutional requirements are registered with a view to preserve and promote our own culture and arts. A Certificate of Registration is issued along with a syllabus for teaching

37 purposes. As at 30th June 2015, the total number of registered Kalayathana amounts to 2790 out of which the number registered in 2015 is 28. However plans are afoot to evaluate the total number of Arts Schools registered so far under the Department of Cultural Affairs.

The categorization of the Arts Schools registered under the Department of Cultural Affairs is as follows: - Upcountry, low country, Sabaragamu and Folk dancing - Western and Eastern Music - Drama and Theatre - Art Sculpture and Craft - Angam Martial Arts School

A Reserve of Artistes from Kalayathana This reserve has been established in 2012 consisting of 50 artistes (vocal/ instrumental/ dancing) selected from Kalayathana strewn across the island with the objective of paving the way for the skilled artistes emerged from the Arts School to expose themselves and to discharge the duty of the Department at ground level.

VII. Programme on Cultural Boards of Authority (Balamandala)

This initiative was launched in 2011 with the intention of instigating a cultural renaissance in the Sri Lankan society. As such,  Rural Cultural Boards of Authority are established under every Divisional Secretariat combining Samurdhi Zones.  Divisional Cultural Boards of Authority are established under every Divisional Secretariat combining Rural Cultural Boards of Authority.  District Cultural Boards of Authority are established under every District Secretariat combining Divisional Cultural Boards of Authority.

The programme on popularizing and promoting of local food culture

This programme was initiated through Cultural Boards of Authoritywith the intention of popularizing our old and traditional food culture which are of best quality and standards.The book titled “KethaiBathaiApekamai” has been launched by the Department of Cultural Affairs in 2013 for the promotion of our own food culture. It illustrates our traditional food patterns in a lucid and simple style. The programme on promoting of Sri Lankan food culture is held on island wide basis continuously. Several awareness programmes are also been held at every occasion. Taking into account the importance of this programe plans are in progress to obtain provision required for implementation of this programme with the assistance of state and private sector institutions.

New programmes launched

 An integrated model farm – Preliminary plans to commence an integrated model farm to promote local food habits are afoot and the discussions are in progress to obtain assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture.  A series of competitions to promote local food culture – Plans were afoot to conduct a series of competitions on national basis. Applications have been called under several

categories and competitions in selected 18 districts have been concluded. Plans are afoot to present prizes and certificates to 20 winners under 20 categories

2.3.2. Development in literary and Publication Activities

I. Sinhala Dictionary Office

The scholars who are pioneering in a compiling a Sinhala Dictionary in alphabetical order, recognizing at the same time the need of a Sinhala - English Dictionary, the Sinhala Dictionary office was established in 1972 with state patronage. In comply with the changes in government policies, constitutional changes and various decisions taken by the Executive and in accordance with the timely requirements the number of projects launched by the office at present has increased to 07.

 Sinhala –Sinhala Dictionary  Sinhala – English Dictionary (Printing of Volume 30 is in progress)  Sinhala concise Dictionary (Printing of Part 7 is in progress)  Sinhala – Tamil- English Dictionary (Printing of Volume II is in progress)  Release of Sinhala Concise Dictionary to the Internet.  Release of volumes that were completed to the internet.  Provision of correct usage of the language to the media through online.

Functions carried out up to 30th June 2015 during the year

 Printing of Volume 6 of the Sinhala- Sinhala Concise (revised) Dictionary (2000 copies)  Printing of Volume 29 of Sinhala – English Dictionary (750 copies)

These 2 volumes have been launched on 20.02.2015 after the conclusion of printing.

II. Encyclopedia office The Sinhala encyclopedia is published with the objective of providing universal knowledge in the Sinhala language. It is being compiled in alphabetical order on various topics in volumes. 12 volumes have been issued up to now. The number of volumes targeted is 20. Volumes issued in accordance with the year from 1 to 12 are 1963, 1965, 1967, 1974, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2006 and 2010. Volume 13 is now in print and expected to be issued in next two months‟ time. Printing of Volume 13 has been concluded in the year 2014 and launched on 20.02.2015.

04. Implementation of Development Projects for the promotion of arts activities

Construction of the National Arts Centre in Kundasale, Kandy In January 2008, steps were taken to establish a National Arts Centre fully – equipped with physical, technical and intellectual resources, with the objective of disseminating knowledge on creation of arts, new experiments and research, reference of local and foreign works of art, study and education of arts, creation of new performing arts productions and handicrafts, exhibition and sale of such art works with a view to getting international publicity.

Total estimated Expenditure – Rs. 465 million. 39

First stage  Open air theatre.  Toilet system All the work has been  Construction of access roads. completed  Construction of walls and draining system - Second stage

1. Holiday Bungalow for the artistes. 2. Holiday bungalow for the elite All the work has been 3. Construction of overhead tank and the main tank completed 4. Construction of a dressing room for open air-theatre 5. Construction of male hostel - 50% 6. Construction of female hostel – 50% 7. Ground preparation and development activities – 10% 8. Construction of Training Hall No 01 – 95% 9. Construction of Training Hall No 02 – 95%

Financial progress as at 30th September Allocation for the year 2015 Expenditure as at 30th September 2015 Rs. 80 Million Rs. 39.03 Million

Cummilative Expenditure as at 30th September 2015 – 203.92

Uthuru -DakunuMithuruSewana This centre was established to gather artistes from North and East into one place and to give them opportunities to make their creations to build up national reconciliation through the artistes. The Centre is established at Mihintale, Anuradapura with the use of provision allocated for “DeyataKirula” Exhibition in 2012 and the estimated expenditure amount to Rs.12. This project includes the following.  Open air theatre.  Main hall  Hostel (for 40 persons)

The construction work of the two storey building under the first stage has been completed and the work of the second stage is to be commenced.

Financial progress as at 30th September Allocation for the year 2015 Expenditure as at 30th September 2015 Rs. 25 Million Rs. 6.80 Million

Cummilative Expenditure as at 30th September 2015 – 19.03 Renovation and development of John de silva memorial theatre and the national art gallery premises

The objective of renovation and development of John De Silva memorial theatre and the national art gallery to suit the present day requirements is to facilitate the viewers.the total estimated cost of this project is Rs. 322.7 Million.

Proposed Activities  John De Silva memorial Gallery  office  Auditorium (with 800 seats)  Sanitary Facilities  Small Auditorium  Stores  4 Art Halls  Book Stall  accommodation facilities

Physical Progress as at 30th June 2015 Constriction work up to the roof level to the third floor has been completed and the activities related to the planning of internal decorations of the Theatre Hall are in progress.

Financial Progress as at 30th Sep 2015 Allocation to provision for the year 2015 Rs.160 mn e xpenditure as at 30th Sep. Rs. 119.38 mn

Cumulative expenditure as at 30th Sep. Rs. 185.93 million

III. Printing of the Mahawamsa (Great Cronicle)

Chronicle is a unique feature in the Sri Lankan civilization. These chronicles had been compiled on Buddhist sacred objects such as stupa (Thupawamsa), Bodhi (Bodhiwamsa) relics (Dhathuwamsa) etc. It is the Mahawamsa that provides an uninterrupted record on the growth and evolution of civilization of the people who molded their living style according to Buddhist teaching over a period of 2600 years.

There was an era where this great work was rejected without conducting proper studies on inscriptions and other sources available in Sri Lanka. However, after reading inscriptions written in Brahmin letters, it has been revealed that certain issues not only in the Sri Lankan history but also in the Indian history could have been resolved with the assistance of information recorded in the Mahawamsa. Many oriental and western erudite scholars have elaborated on the Mahawamsa and its historical value. The western foremost scholars such as George Turner, James Princep, Herman Oldenburg, Wilhelm Geiger as well as Sri Lankan literati such as Dr. Ananda, W.P. Guruge are prominent among them.

In addition to the 3 parts of the Mahawansa which cover up to the year 1935, part IV which covers the period of 1935-1956 has now been printed and published.

Update of Mahawansa to cover the period 1956- 1978 commenced in the year 2008. It has been divided into 5 chapters according to the period of administration of the Prime Ministers. Complication has been carried out using the information gathered with regard to each period of ruling such as politics, economy, religion, law, western medicine, arts, science, technology etc from the scholars who are specialized on the respective field, reviewed and approved by a Board of consultants. Translating the above information into Pali, computerizing in Sinhala/ Pali languages and handing over for printing to the government press have also been carried out during this year.

Parts of the Mahawansa that have already been published

Part 1 - History of the Nation from its inception to 301 A.D

Part 2- From 301 A.D to 1815 A.D

Part 3- From 1815 A.D to 1936 A.D

Part 4- From 1936 A.D to 1956 A.D

Part 5- From 1956 A.D to 1978 A.D

Part 6 - From 1978 A.D. to 2010 A.D. (Printing is in progress)

Progress up to 30th June 2015

 Revision work on Sinhala articles related to the ruling period of J.R .Jayawardana from 1978- 1989 has been completed and handed over for the printing.  The information with regard to the ruling period of J.R. Jayawardana from 1978- 1989 has been completed in Pali stanzas and editing in progress. Revision work related to the Sinhala articles with regard to the ruling periods of President R.Premadasa and President D.B.Wijethunga from 1989-1994 has been completed and referred for printing

 Compilation work in Pali stanzas related to the ruling periods of President R.Premadasa and President D.B.Wijethunga from 1989-1994 is in progress.  The information related to the ruling period of President ChandrikaBandaranayake Kumaratunga from 1994-2005 has been gathered and compilation of articles has also been concluded. Review is in progress after the first editing.  Compilation of articles related to the ruling period of MahindaRajapaksha from 2005-2010 has commenced.

Printing of MahawamsaGeethaya.

MahawamsaGeethaya is also a part and parcel of the original Mahawamsa. This book is compiled by converting Pali stanzas in the Mahawamsa into verses in Sinhala. The first and second parts of the Mahawamsa which were compiled and published by the Department of Cultural Affairs have been converted into verses under two volumes by KalamanyaMahanamaDissanayake. The remaining three parts were converted into verses by Prof. MendisRohandheera and published by the Department of Cultural Affairs.

The volumes of the MahawamsaGeethaya have been printed up to date. Volume I - From the inception to the end of Chapter 36 Volume II - Chapter 37- Chapter 72 Volume III- Chapter 73- Chapter 79 Volume IV - Chapter 80- Chapter 90 Volume V - Chapter 91- Chapter 101

Compilation work has been completed up to the period when the country became subject to British Rule.

V Assistance to authors.

Books are purchased on 20% discount from each writer subject to a maximum of Rs. 5000 to distribute among schools, pirivenas and other libraries free of charge to encourage amateur writers. These books as and when necessary are distributed as prize awards in the District and Divisional Literary Festivals. Books worth of Rs.825, 000.00 were purchased from 170 writers during the period 3oth June 2015.

Activities carried out to encourage publishing of works of high caliber Activity Unit As at 30th June 2015 Purchasing of books from authors Authors 170 and distribute them among Books 2550 libraries Number of libraries 36 Workshops for amateur writers Workshops 01 Beneficiaries 88 Literary Competitions Categories Senior (Competitions are held at district Junior and national levels. The winners open are awarded the certificates ceremonially) Medium Sinhala, Tamil Participation in the competitions District Secretariat 24 Divisional Secretariat 260

2.3.3 Institutions coming under the purview of the Department of Cultural Affairs I. The National Art Gallery and the John De Silva Memorial Theatre

The National Art Gallery and the John De Silva Memorial Theatre which project national recognition are fine abodes for artistes. These institutions are governed by the Department of Cultural Affairs and can be hired for exhibitions or various festivals conducted by the government or any other external party. Income derived by the National Art Gallery and John De Silva Memorial Theatre from 2006 – 2015.

Year National Art Gallery John De Silva Memorial (Rs) Theatre (Rs) 2006 232,400.00 244,000.00 2007 413,000.00 439,650.00 42

2008 379,050.00 469,875.00 2009 562,600.00 888,625.00 2010 968,695.00 1,354,582.00 2011 620,485.00 560,584.00 2012 1,124,392.00 85,010.00 2013 52,350.00 - 2014 788,450.00 - 2015 Up to June 100,000.00 - * Since the project on “ Renovation of John De Silva Theatre and the National Art Gallery equipped with modern technology” is in progress reservations for programmes are not accepted from the year 2013. I. State Dance Ensemble and the State Music Ensemble The State Dance Ensemble and the State Music Ensemble being administered by the Department of Cultural Affairs function at the John De Silva Theatre and make their contribution for various state functions locally as well as abroad. These artistes are employed on five year contract. By 2014, the numbers of artistes belong to these ensembles are 40 and 21respectively. The State Dance Ensemble made its contribution for about 35 state festivals including 06 tours abroad in the year 2014 while the State Music Ensemble made its contribution to 20 state festivals. They have been invited for tours in the ensuing period by now.

II. Independence Hall The maintenance and administration of this magnificient building created to make the independence gained by Sri Lanka on 4th of February 1948 memorable are carried out by the Department of Cultrual Affairs. The building constructed similar to the model of the Ceremonial Hall in Kandy could be reserved only for national ceremonies and certain other functions which project national pride. A national museum for heroes has been establised in the ground floor of this building.

III. Book Store and Sales Centre All the books printed by the Department are stored in the departmental building situated at Veyangoda until they are distributed. The Sales Centre is housed in the ground floor of the Sinhala Encyclopedia Office and all the books published by the Department are available in this Sales Centre at reasonable prices.

IV. WalisingheHarischandra Museum and Cultural Centre, MahaHunupitiya, Katana

The ownership of the residence and the land 0.2118 Hectares in extent, belonged to BrahmachchariWalisingheHarischandra was transferred to the Department of Cultural Affairs with effect from June 24th 2011. The premises was decided to be developed as a Cultural Centre and used for the promotion of Culture in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, measures are in place to uplift these premises to the level of world recognized Centre with a view to heightening awareness of Sri Lankans as well as foreigners on Sri Lankan cultural trails along with the residence and belongings. A ceremony to commemorate BrahmachchariWalisingheHarischandra is held annually at this premise. It is envisaged to develop this premise for public exposition.

V. EdiriweeraSarachchandra Drama Training and Research Institute

This project was launched to appreciate the great service rendered by Professor EdiriweeraSarachchandra for the advancement of art of drama and to fulfill the requirement of a fully fledged formal drama training institute in accordance with the subject scope of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Further it is envisaged to develop inter cultural bonds between the Sinhala and Tamil communities and promote national reconciliation through creations.

A plot of land in extent of 31.1 perches situated at Koswatta, Kaduwela DS Division, Colombo where the SiriSumedha School was then located, was taken over by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the old school building has been renovated as a drama training institute. After the renovation work it was ceremonially declared open on 11th March 2015. The training programmes of the State Dancing Ensemble and the State Music Ensemble are held at present at this centre and it could be rented out for drama training purposes of the external parties too at concessionary rates.

2.3.6 Other Special Programmes and Festivals

I. Issuing identity cards for the artistes.

Issuing of identity cards for the artistes has been commenced since 2012 with the objective of the welfare of the artistes and to minimize the issues faced by them as recognized national artistes in Sri Lanka ensuring their identity locally and internationally. About 2000 identity cards have been issued by now at three ceremonial occasions. Approximately another 2500 applications for identity cards have been received in the Department and about 1000 identity cards have been completed for issuance. They are to be delivered ceremonially in the year 2015.

II.PosonPoyaHevisiShabdaPooja

The annual HevisiShabdaPooja which is performed before the Ruwanveli Seya in Anuradhapura on every PosonPoya Day to mark the advent of ArahantMahindaThero to Sri Lanka was held this year from 6.00 pm to the dawn of the following day with the participation of 50 artistes. This HevisiShabdaPooja was conducted under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the RuwanweliMaha Seya and Chief Monk in Nuwara Kalaviya Ven. Pallegama HemaratanaThero, District Secretary in Anuradhapura and the Director of Cultural Affairs on the direction of the Ministry of Culture and the Arts. This religious ceremony was organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the District Secretariat, Anuradhapura.

III. State Arts Festival for the persons with special requirements – 2015 01. Calling applications at Divisional Secretariat‟s Division level. 02. Conduct competitions by the District Secretary. Each district is provided with a provision of Rs. 50,000. 03. All island competitions were held at the National Art Gallery under 06 Panels of Judges for the winners of First Place in the district on 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, and 30th of April and on 02nd, 03rd May 2015. 04. The 202 finalists have been selected by now and the Awards Presentation Ceremony of first ever State Arts Festival for the persons with special requirements is to be held in near future under the patronage of H.E. the President.

Progrss of the 100 day programme of the Department of Cultural Affairs (Revised Programme)

No. Programme Date Venue Description 01. State Drama From 02nd- Tower Hall The Festival Was Held with the Festival 13th Theatre participation of Hon. Minister and February veteran artist. 06 length dramas and 17 Short Dramas staged in the year 2014were displayed and evaluated. 02. Puppetry workshop 19th Pushparama This was held with the participation and performance February temple kalpitya - of 1500 with veteran puppetry artist show Norochcholei as resource persons. 03. Launching of 20th Auditiriom of the The volume 12 of the Encyclopedia volume 12 of the February state state and volume 29 of the Sinhala – Encyclopedia and ministry of English Dictionary has been volume 29 of the cultural Affairs launched. lectures were delivered by Sinhala - English prof. RathnasiriArangalla, Prof. Dictionary. SandagomiKoparahewa and Rev. Archbishop OswardGomis. 04 Singing 23rd Nilwala Held with the participation of the performance by the February Teaching Faculty minister of cultural Affairs, Officers visually impaired – Polonnaruwa. of civil Security service. artists 05. Ceremonial 24thFebuary Aesthetic The main hall of the Aesthetic opening at the university - University was named as Aesthetic Colombo “paneebaratha” performance Hall to university mark the brith day of Dr. concurrently with Paneebaratha 11 university students the national dance were awarded scholarships Day conferred Honors were conferred upon Dr. VaidyawatheeRajapaksha Mrs. PadminiDahanayaka Mr. EldinWeerasingha, and Mr. U.K. Goonawardana in appreciation of the great service rendered by them towards the advancement of the art of drama. 06. Music Appreciation 27th Swami About 500 public servants students Programme February – Vipulananda and artistes were participated 01st March Hall, Batticaloe 2015 07. National Literary 28th Auditorium of 136 Winners were awarded with Festival February the National prizes and awards. Competitions Museum were held under primary, junior and senior categories on various events of the literature. About 500 participated including the Minister, 08. Folksongs Show 4th March NamelMalaniPun About 200 were participated chi Theater

09. Awarding the letters 4th March Auditorium of Letters of Appointment has been of appointment to the State issued to 43 members of the reserve the members of the Ministry of with the participation of Hon. Reserve of Atrs Cultural Affairs Minister and the Secretary . About School 150 were participated at the occasion.

10. Music Appreciation 9th Main Hall of Hon.Minister, Prefects , Artistes Programme vijayavidyalaya and public officers were participated Matale the state music ensamble added color to this programe using Sinhala songs. 11. Payment of money 10th March Auditorium of 50 needy artistes from Gampaha and to the needy artistes the Ministry of Colombo District were provided culture . with assistance, discussions were held with the minister with regard to the issues faced by the artistes. This programme is held at national level. 12. Opening of the prof. 11th March At the Venue The old school building was EdiriweeraSarachch renovated and developed at a cost of andra drama Rs.120 Million and was named and Training School opened as EdiriweeraSarachchandra drama Training School under the patronage of Hon. Minister and Mrs. Sarachchandra with severed other artistes. 13 State Drama Awards 11th March BMICH Awards were presented to best Ceremony selected creations and dramatists from among the dramas that represented State Drama Competition. About 1000 artistes were participated, and 51 awards were presented “Natyakeerthi “ award was presented to Mrs. A. Jeyagowri and Mr. RanjithDharmakeerthi 14. Angam Arts 13th March Tourist Hotel A performance workshop was held Workshop and School with the participation of 22 Angam Show Auditorium, Artistes. About 500 were Matale participated in the event. 15. Launching of the 18th March Auditorium of Rs. 7500 each and a certificate have programme to the Ministry of been presented to best 100 Arts provide assistance to Culture school selected at Divisional selected 1500 Arts Secretariat level. school at national level. 16. Launching of 19th March Auditorium of Launching ceremony of translation translation work s National works.( Tamil in to Sinhala or vise under the Museum versa) Best Novel , Short Story, recommendations of Poetry Collection which awarded Lessons Learnt and the state awards in 2012 About 300 Reconciliation were participated commission 17. State Arts Festival 20th March Tourist Hotel Has not been held for the visually School, Matale 46

impaired persons 18. World Puppetry 20-21st Nilwala Teachers 04 Workshop were held on string Day March Training School puppetry, shadow puppetry and Matale modern puppetry. Lectures were delivered by professor. Lionel Bentharge . About 800 were participated . 19. Establishment of 05 22-29th Matale , Has not been held local food sales March Polonnaruwa, centers. Galle, Gampaha, Ratnapura 20. State Dancing and 25th March BMICH The ex president Mrs. Ballet Awards ChandrikaBandaranayakaKumarath Ceremony unga, Hon. Minister of Cultural Affairs and other members of the Parliament were participated at this occasion About 1500 viewers were also participated 84 winners of 21. World drama day 27th March Tower Hall About 600 were participated Festival Theatre 22 Début of the level BMICH 31st April 15 iteamsof the dancing Ensemble 02 of the state were displayed .the chief gust is the dancing Essamble Hon. Minister of Cultural Affairs.40 artistes were participated. 23. Final Competition Badulla 03rd April About 200 students were of the School participated under the 03 categories cultural in the debate competition held parshadaProgramme between school cultural parshada of badulla and Monaragala districts in Uva province.18 winner have been selected from among them and all the competitors were awarded certificates. 24. Issuing of National Tower Hall 06th April to 21st 500 identity cards were Artistes Identity Theatre April distributed.About 600 were cards to 500 Artistes Participated. 3rd phase 25. Temple 07th April The new year customers prepared Trees (aluthawrudunekathsittuwa) Handing over the presented to H.E President at the new year customs trees. About 15,5000 New year litha the H.E president were distributed throughout the island via Divisional secretariats. 26 State Rupavahini BMICH 07th April 63 Awards were presented among Award Ceremony talented tele artistes. The ceremony was held under the aegis of Hon. Minister of cultural Affairs with participations of about 1500 persons 27 Launching of new Tower Hall 09th April 500 CD of 15 Children‟s songs were year Children‟s Theatre produced. About 600 were songs cassette participated at this occasion.

3. Department of National Museums

Vision Conservation, exhibition and propagation of national heritage for a prosperous future

Mission Protection of cultural and national heritage resources scientifically and systematically and presenting them for evaluation, education and appreciation of the public

Objectives  Facilitating the country with a complete service of museums  Collecting, documenting and conserving of antiquities and specimens pertaining to prehistoric, Ethnology, Anthropology, Entomology, Zoology, Geology and Botany  Conducting of researches as well as publishing of research papers  Re-printing of the research manuals „Spolia Zeylanica‟ and to publish other periodicals, books and special articles written on various subjects  Launching of educational programs comprises lectures, exhibitions and seminars to make popularize the knowledge on history of the country, arts and crafts, knowledge twisted with natural science.  Re-printing of rare books Cadre

Cadre as at 30.09.2015 Approved Actual Vacancies cadre cadre Senior 11 6 5 Tertiary 4 1 3 Secondary 119 71 48 primary 257 196 61 Total 391 274 117 Financial Progress as at 30th September 2015 Allocation Expenditure as Financial Programme for 2015 at 30.06.2015 Progress(%) (Rs.mn) (Rs.mn) Recurrent General Administration 29.91 20.72 69 Education on Museums 40.98 25.09 61 Museum Services 94.75 64.87 68 Sub total 165.64 110.68 67 Capital General Administration 5.25 2.43 46 Education on Museums 11.25 2.66 24 Museum Services 127.15 27.83 42 Sub total 143.65 32.92 23 Total 309.29 143.60 46

The programs which were carried out on human resources development Local trainings

Course Institution Number of participated officers Managerial Skills & Development of the Skill Development Fund 01 Executives Communication Skills for Emerging Skill Development Fund 03 Leaders Practical Aspect of Bid Evaluation Skill Development Fund 02 Stores Management & Purchasing Skill Development Fund 02 Procedures Leadership & Personality Development Skill Development Fund 02 Import & Export Procedures Skill Development Fund 02 Book Binding Department of National 01 Archives Responsibilities and Duties of the Office Skill Development Fund 01 Employees Accounting, Reporting and Writing off of Skill Development Fund 01 State Income Duties on the Posts of shroff / Cashier Skill Development Fund 01 Responsibilities and Duties of Drivers Skill Development Fund 01 and Assistants Settlement of Conflicts in Office Skill Development Fund 01 Higher Diploma for Practice of Public SLIDA 08 Management Assistant Course of Information Technology SLIDA 04 Course on Emotional Understanding for a SLIDA 01 Balanced Professional Life

Foreign trainings Course Institution/Country Number of participated officers ICOM International Training Center China 01 for Museums Studies (ICOM-ITC) Training of Management of the China 02 Museums as Non-Profit Organization Major projects and programs which were carried out from January to June in the year 2015 01. Construction project of Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum

Objective – Establishing a museum to exhibit cultural and natural heritage of Magampura and the historical expansion as well as provide extensive museum services. Total estimate - Rs. 50.0 Mn. Period of the project - 2012 – 2015 Provision in 2015 - Rs. 13.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs. 0.2 Mn.

Progress - It was opened by His Excellency the President on 2015.05.08 to the public. It is expected to utilize the balance of said amount for the development of infrastructure facilities this year.

02. Construction project of Osteology gallery in the Natural Science Museum.

Objective –

Displaying of the skeleton of Blue whale which is more attractive in the collection of natural science specimens as well as other skeletons Total estimate - Rs. 39.6 Mn. Period of the project - 2012 – 2015 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 10.0 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - It is expected to disburse this amount of Rs.10Mn. for the activities of final stage.

Progress - 98% of the constructions of the building 75% of skeletons and exhibition activities

03. Construction project of Bio-Diversity Park Objective - Setting up of a Bio-Diversity Park depicting pre-historic era of Sabaragamuwa together with models of animals and setting up of a herbal garden. Total estimate - Rs.23.0 Mn. Period of the project - 2012 – 2015 Provision in 2015 - Rs.6.5 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.0.6 Mn.

Progress - Constructions of the Bio-Diversity Park 100% The Provincial Engineering office conducts the renovations of the Rathnapura national museum and the payments are to be paid in the next month.

04. Repairing the walls and the roof of the Colombo National Museum Objective - Repairing the roof, walls and the wooden deck of the building which dates back to 137 years.

Total estimate - Rs.98.0 Mn. Period of the project - 2014 – 2015 Provision in 2015 - Rs.71.7 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - Rs.1.9 Mn.

It is expected to make payments in the next month for fire detection system, CCTV system and purchasing of iron for decayed beam parts of the roof. Progress - Demolishing of the old plaster of the building 100% Re-plastering 90%

05. Renovation of Kandy National Museum

Objective – The Kandy National Museum has been established in an ancient building named as “Pallewahala” in the Kandyan era. Requirments of Conservations and renovations were arisen on the dilapidated condition of the roof and walls. Total estimate - Rs.16.0 Mn. Period of the project - 2014 – 2015 Provision in 2015 - Rs.2.3 Mn. Expenditure as at 2015.06.30 - This conservation and renovation activities are being carried out by the Department of Building Construction under the supervision of the Department of Archaeology.

Progress - 50% of conservation activities have been completed.

Special actions and legal affairs which have been taken in relation with the preservation of tangible/intangible heritage.

1. The program which was conducted in Kiriibbanwewa School in Weli Oya and the education exhibition which was held for school children in the Northern Province in line with the celebration of International Museum Day 2015 on the theme of “Museums for a sustainable society”.

2. Organizing of affairs related to providing museum guidelines for local and foreign diplomats who visit the Colombo National Museum and keeping exhibition levels in a good manner for local and foreign visitors. 3. Providing a contribution to preserve heritage by arranging mobile exhibitions of the Department of National Museums for the program “Deye Urumaya Daruwantai” organized by the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs held at Bomiriya National School. 4. Renovations have been made in Colombo National Museum Building which dates back to 137 years, Kandy National Museum building which was named as “Pallewahala” in Kandyan era, Rathnapura National Museum Building (Ehelepola Walawwa) named as an archaeological monument and Dutch museum with the view to preserve tangible heritage. 5. Special steps taken by the divisions of the Department of National Museums on the preservation of Tangible / intangible heritage, are as follows.

I. Anthropology Division

 Carrying out the affairs related to the Indigenous Peoples‟ exhibition gallery established at the Colombo National Museum on preservation of Indigenous Peoples‟ heritage.  Computerizing the relevant reports to publish a book about the collection of goods and items of Indigenous People.  Computerizing the relevant reports to publish a book about the collection of Masks  Conducting of lectures on traditional agriculture and organizing a mobile exhibition “Sri Lankan Kolam Tradition” by the Ethnology Division.  Taking photographs of the collection of anthropological items.  Acquision of antiquities for the collection of anthropological objects.

S/N Date of Nature of Name of the acquired Quantity Acquired from Numb acquisio acquisition item er n 01. 2015.05. Gift Copper and metal pan 01 Puravidya Suri 14 Laxman B. Gunawardena 02. 2015.05. Gift Medicine Tray Mr. K.M.G. 26 (Heppuwa) Bandusiri 03. 2015.05. Gift Medicine Mortar 01 Mr. K.M.G. 26 Bandusiri 04. 2015.05. Gift An instrument to 01 Mr. K.M.G. 26 administer enemas. Bandusiri 05. 2015.05. Gift Pendent 02 Mr. K.M.G. 26 Bandusiri 06. 2015.05. Gift Jewel cases 02 Mr. K.M.G. 26 Bandusiri 07. 2015.05. Gift Naga Raja mask 01 Mr. K.M.G. 26 Bandusiri

II. Ethnology Division

 An ancient sward has been acquired.  Documenting of antiquities  Completing an index related to the acquired antiquities in the year 2014.  Providing consultancy services for Dambana Museum, Mahaweli Museum, Sports Museum and Postal Museum.  Providing information for 04 groups of University students required for their researches.  Conducting inspections in Kandy National Museum and Rathnapura National Museum  Depositing of 10000 ancient coins of Holland, Portuguese and British after proper recording.  Conducting a comparative study about the collection of ancient oil lamps belong to the museum with the oil lamp collections of the other museums.

III. Geology Division

 Initiating of renovations of the Geological gallery in the National Natural Science Museum so as to set with the modern world by using the latest technology and updating information to increase the visitors‟ attraction.  A collection of minerals, rocks, fossils and pre-historic human skeletal remains found from island wide has been deposited in the stores of the Geology Division.  Local as well as foreign specialists come to study pre historic human skeletal remains and stone artifacts of Sri Lanka. Dr. Jay Stock from the University of Cambridge came to study the human skeletal remains found from prehistoric excavations by this year.  Organizing a field visit in Rathnapura and Kuruvita areas with the objectives to obtain practical knowledge, photographs and samples need to make a display specimen related to the Gem Industry.  Conducting an educational program on 09.04.2015 for the group of students who are studying the subject of History in the University of Kelaniya.

IV. Zoology Division  Leading of local and foreign visitors to a new path by opening the Skeleton gallery in December 2015  Providing of knowledge on skeletons of animals  Providing a new definition for the science field by Zoology Division  Presenting of special and rare skeletons as well as forms of taxidermy from time to time  Undertaking and identifying of the specimens as well as remains of animals received from courts

V. Entomology Division  Cleaning and conserving of specimens in Entomology galleries in the Natural Science Museum.  Maintaining the Butterfly Garden established in the museum park and listing of butterflies  Providing of Entomology specimens for Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya in Nugegoda to the exhibition held in line with the centenary of the school.

VI. Botany Division  Renovating of the herbarium in a suitable manner for the researchers from the field of Botanical Science  Conducting of seminars in 04 schools with the view to contribute the qualitative promotion in the field of education.  Conducting of 03 mobile exhibitions on Natural Heritage in Sri Lanka with the objective to promote the awareness of general public  Landscaping of Colombo Museum Garden

VII. Conservation Division  Conserving of two wooden made mermad figures belong to the Ethnology Division, A figure of god Kadawara, remains of three swords, 117 Vjayabahu coins, 32 silver coins, 18 Rome coins as well as 17 antiquities.  Fumigating and conserving of 25 items including punnet racks, Udahalla and ply racks (Thattu Ana) belong to the Ethnology Division  Conserving of a collection of beads and 30 antiquities belong to the Hambantota Museum. Half of these antiquities have been conserved in the Conservation Division and the rest has been conserved at Hambantota.  Conserving of decayed wooden parts and door frame of the Dutch Museum  Fumigating of 70 masks belong to the Ambalangoda Ariyapala Mask Museum  Fumigating of 72 ledger books belong to the National Savings Bank  Completing of 50% of conservations of 25 fabrics belong to the Balapitiya Garumuni Walawwa which is conserved by the CCF  Providing resource contribution for the workshop held at Anuradhapura main conservation centre by CCF  Conducting of workshops on conservation activities for school and university students.

VIII. Library  Preparing of an index for Sinhala and English scientific magazines published in Sri Lanka  Preparing of an index for Pure Science books  Proceeding of library productivity concept  Computerizing of library catalogue which is in use within 07 years  Rearranging of foreign scientific magazines  Taking actions to manage the collection of rare books

Number of books which have been received from the Department of National Archives 3658 Number of books which have been included to the accession register 4160 Number of books which have been included in the library index 3658 Number of books which have been numbered, indexed and arranged on the racks 500

IX. Education and Publication Division  Printing of file covers with various colours for each sections of the Department to promote the productivity  Printing of 18th Museum Journal  Printing of Tamil handbills for Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum.  Printing of invitations for the opening ceremony of Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum  Completing of proof reading and sending for re-printing of “Sarartha Sangraha” identified as a rare book.

Earned income Income as at 2015.06.30 Museum Ticket Publicat camera Libra Vehicle Auditori Other Total income ion license ry tickets um income income incom income e Colombo National 11,443,390 262,493 643,545 67,708 146,440 518,000 13,081,576 Museum National Natural 636,165 198 16,250 54,690 707,303 Science Museum Dutch Museum 719,880 883 51,750 772,513 Independence 151,410 9,150 4,750 165,310 Memorial Museum at Torrington Square Kandy National The exhibition has been suspended due to conservations and renovations of the museum. Museum Rathnapura National 155,715 67,650 14,250 5,000 242,615 Museum Galle National 833,265 26,220 26,500 885,985 Museum Galle Maritime 930,855 120 38,250 969,225 Museum Anuradhapura Folk 60,575 27,755 2,250 90,580 Museum Magampura Ruhunu 13,100 13,100 Heritage Museum

Total 14,944,355 394,469 797,545 67,708 201,130 518,000 5,000 16,928,207

Visitors who have arrived from 2015.01.01 to 2015.06.30

Museum Local foreign schools Total

Childre Elders Childre Elders Teac Student n n hers s

Colombo National Museum 4434 22489 621 20314 5532 62108 115498 National Natural Science Museum 1044 3274 38 681 1438 17944 24419 Dutch Museum 140 1961 37 1330 41 509 4018 Independence Memorial Museum at Torrington Square 1813 5385 14 187 439 5181 13019 Kandy National Museum The exhibition has been suspended due to conservations and renovations of the museum. Rathnapura National Museum 1242 3904 3 51 616 8045 13861 Galle National Museum 913 3500 90 2249 714 11045 18511 Galle Maritime Museum 1656 4413 129 2376 2847 13870 25291 Anuradhapura Folk Museum 283 1262 0 83 184 969 2781

Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum 91 329 0 9 19 165 613 Total 11616 46517 932 27280 11830 119836 218011

Suggested programs and projects for the year 2016  Opening of skeletal gallery of the Natural Science Museum for public  Conservation and renovation of the Colombo National Museum  Renovations of the Geologic gallery of the Natural Science Museum (Stage II)  Conservation project of the collection of paintings owned by the Department of National Museums.  Modifications of the display plan of Rathnapura National museum  Conservation and renovations of Anuradhapura Folk museum.  Landscaping activities of the Natural Science Museum  Conducting of educational programs, seminars, mobile exhibitions and lectures according to the all island requests under the awareness program of “Our heritage for future generation” organized by the Department of National Museums.  Promoting of regional museums  Directing for human resource management programs

4.The Department of National Archives

Vision Systematic management and conservation of public records as a part of cultural heritage

Mission Implementation of the National Archives Law and rules and regulations thereof; accrual of public records for permanent keeping, management and preservation of traditional and nontraditional government records, receive newspapers and publications for legal deposit in terms of the relevant laws, making facilities to retrieve information from its holdings for use by the government in its administration processes and for public research.

Objectives and Functions:- The Objectives & Functions set out in the National Archives Act No.48 of 1973 and National Archives (Amendment) Act No.30 of 1981 are as follows;

1. Ensuring official custody and physical safety of public records. 2. To make them available for reference and study. 3. To conduct record surveys in Public Institutions. 4. Service of administration and survey service for Presidents‟ Archives. 5. Serving as the legal depository for Newspapers and Publications printed in the Island. 6. Conducting of training workshops in Records Management and conservation. 7. Implementing the Printing Presses, Printers and Publishers and Newspaper Ordinances. 8. Preserving and indexing of the private collections deposited in the Department.

Financial progress of the Department of National Archives as at 30th Sep. 2015

Expenditure 1st Project 2nd Project Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial Provisions Progress Progress Provisions Progress Progress Rs. Mn. Rs. Mn. % Rs. Mn. Rs. Mn. % Recurrent 47.110 30.41 65% 52.194 38.65 74%

Capital 11.600 1.44 12% 164.800 1.65 1%

Total 58.71 31.85 69% 216.99 40.30 69

2. Cadre Information The approved cadre for the Department of National Archives as at 2015/06/30 in the year 2015

Serial Designation Number of The officers as at Number of No. approved posts 2015.06.30 vacancies as at 2015.06.30 Senior 01 Director 01 01 -- 02 Deputy Director / Assistant Director 04 01 03 03 Accountant 01 01 -- Total 06 03 03 Tertiary 04 Assistant Archivist 23 08 15 05 Record Investigation Officer 10 -- 10 06 Translator 02 -- 02 07 Administrative Officer 01 -- 01 08 Technical Assistant 02 -- 02 09 Archival Reprographer 01 01 -- 10 Information & Communication 02 -- 02 Technology Officer Total 41 09 32 Secondary 11 Archival Assistant 04 -- 04 12 Archival Indexing Officer 03 -- 03 13 Archival Research Assistant 13 05 08 14 Archival Officer (Archives/Indexing) 16 06 10 15 Planning Assistant 02 01 01 16 Development Officer 22 09 13 17 Assistant Archival Reprographer 04 01 03 18 Chief Document Repairer 01 -- 01 19 Document Repair 22 09 13 20 Building Maintenance Officer 01 01 -- 21 Public Management Assistant 18 17 01 22 Store Clerk 01 -- 01 23 Printing Press Inspector 02 01 01 24 Cataloguing Assistant 07 01 06 25 Audio Visual Technician 08 02 06 26 Information & Communication 08 -- 08 Technology Officer 27 Electrician 01 01 -- Total 133 54 79 Preliminary 28 Driver 06 06 -- 29 Carpenter 01 01 -- 30 Gold Glitter 02 -- 02 31 Archival Reprography Assistant 01 01 --- 32 Book Binder 15 -- 15 33 Archival Attendant 01 -- 01 34 Office Assistant Service 48 47 01 Total 74 55 19

3. Programs which have been carried out for human resource development Training programs and seminars Conducting training programs for Buddhist monks, public officers and Aurvedic Doctors on record management and preservation.

Course Number of trained officers Period of training 01- Five day training program on 53 Medium officers of public 01- From 2015/02/09 to 13 Records Management and institutions 02- From 2015/05/18 to 22 Conservation 02- Training programs for book 60 Preliminary workers of 01- From 2015/01/06 to 02/20 binding Public Institutions 02- From 2015/02/26 to 04/10 03- From 2015/04/27 to 06/10

Participation for local training programs

Course Institution Number of Period of participated training officers Training course on Stores Management SLIDA 01 2015.01.28-29 Workshop on Library Disaster National Library and 02 2015.02.18-19 Management Documentation Service Board One day workshop for drivers Construction 02 2015.03.12 Equipment Training Centre ICT for Management Assistant & Parallel SLIDA 01 2015.03.16-19 Grades Training course on maintaining Diesel Construction 01 2015.03.16-20 Generators Equipment Training Centre Workshop on Managing Indoor Climate Department of 04 2015.03.23-27 Risks Archaeology Recruitment Procedure SDFL 01 2015.03.24-25 Training course on Office Management SLIDA 01 2015.04.20-24 and Attitude Development Training course on Salary Conversions SLIDA 01 2015.04.27-28 How to minimize the Audit queries in SDFL 01 2015.05.19 -20 Public Institutions Workshop on Calculating and Paying of SDFL 03 2015.05.25-26 Civil Pensions 2 day training workshop on Procurement Ministry 04 2015.06.11-12 Process Duties and Responsibilities of leave clerk SDFL 01 2015.06.28-30

4. Development progress of foremost programs as at 01/01/ to 06/30

4.1- Acquisition of Public Documents

The activities related to the acquisition of public documents are being carried out by giving trainings for coordination officers and appointing them for Ministries, Departments, Statutory Boards and Courts under the project of Acquisition of Public Documents on the preservation of national heritage. (The program which has been initiated in 2014 is in progress continuously.)

Number of acquired documents – 862

(The documents are being acquired under the Sections of 9, 11, 12 and 13 of the National Archives Act)

4.2–Exhibitions

01 - Conducting an exhibition of “Independent Kandy Kingdom” on 10th and 11th of March 2015 at Senkadagala Eksath Bauddha Mandiraya. 02 - Conducting an exhibition of “Liya Abhiman” in line with Women‟s Day from 9th to 13th of March 2015 in the Department of National Archives. 03 - Conducting an exhibition of “Sayatta Deepa” from 30th March to 2nd April 2015 in Gankanda Central School in Pelmadulla. 04 - Conducting an exhibition of “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone” from 3rd to 6th of May 2016 in Prime Minister‟s office. 05 - Conducting an exhibition of “Sri Amara Maha Vesak Kalapaya” from 3rd to 5th of March in 2015 in Ganemulla Sri Amara Maha Viharaya. 06 - Conducting an exhibition from 25th to 29th of May 2015 coincide with the 125th birth anniversary of renowned writer Martin Wickmemesinghe in the Department of National Archives. 07 - Conducting an exhibition of “Poson Udanaya” from 2nd to 6th of June in Matale Alu Viharaya. 08 - Conducting an exhibition of “Sas Ru Dekma” from 8th and 9th of June in Sri Sumangala Baika Vidyalaya in Panadura.

4.3- Registration of Books and Newspapers  Keep the legal deposits of all the publications and newspapers which are publishing in the country 3851 of publications have been registered 02 new newspapers have been registered 4.4 - Records conservation

• Conservation of 05 archived volumes, binding of 32 library books, 222 newspapers, 118 gazettes and giving treatments for 105 archived documents have been completed with the view of preserving the documentary heritage belong to the nation on behalf of the future generation. • Ola leaf books and documents have been conserved available at 05 sacred places after carrying out a document research. 309 Ola Leaf Books and 46,889 of Ola leaves have been conserved under this project.

Conservation of Ola leaf books Conservation of Archived volumes

4.5 - Micro Filming of Newspapers

 Microfilming of the selected newspapers is being carrying out with the objective of preserving archives by saving them in another media, easily accessible for the public and researchers who are studying archives and also to reduce the usage of original copies.

Microfilming of 47,134 of the collection of selected newspapers of Ceylon Daily news (Old), Times of Ceylon, Dinamina, Daily News (New) have been completed.

Microfilming of newspapers Reading of a film by using MicrofilmReading Machine

4.6 - Expanding of Archives Building

The constructions were initiated on 18th February 2010 for extension of the building to obtain additional spaces to the Archives Building not only to fulfill legal obligations pertaining to protection and conservation of public records and other printed documents as a national treasurer but also to safeguard country‟s identity while catering to future requirements arising from the cultural milieu. The constructions of the building have been completed by now. The necessary arrangements are being taken to publish procurement notices to purchase equipments and furniture in 2015 according to the recommendations of Technical Assessment Committee / Tender Board.

For purchasing of furniture for the building,

Total estimate - Rs. 360 Mn Period of the project - 2013 - 2015 Provision in 2015 - Rs. 130.00 Mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Mobile Racking System is to be purcharsed

4.7 - Records Management Project Digitizing of the Times collection and Voters Registers is being carried out under this project with the view to preserve and conserve public documents and printed items considering it as a national requirement. Digitizing of Paper Cuttings (36833) in the Times collection, images in various subjects (277558), 251508 pages of 232 volumes of electoral registers of Colombo district has been completed and its Data Base is being prepared as the 1st phase of this project. The PC House (Pvt.) Limited is conducting the digitization activities of the said project

Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 6.00 mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Rs. 0.123 mn

4.8 - Conservation of newspapers as volumes which have been deposited in Registration of Books and Newspapers Division of the Department of National Archives.

Conserving and binding as volumes of Legal Deposit of all printed newspapers in Sri Lanka so as to conserve and preserve public documents, printed items and secure the identity of the country as well as the requirements of future cultural researches. Conservation and binding of 102 newspapers have been completed as at 30th June and further activities are in progress.

Total estimate - Rs. 3.407 mn Period of the project - 2015 - 2017 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 2.500 mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Rs. 0.261 mn

4.9- Digitizing and publishing the map collection owned by the Department of National Archives. Digitizing and publishing the map collection owned by the Department of National Archives is being carried out so as to conserve and preserve public documents, printed items considering it as a national requirement. Categorizing of the maps has been initiated and the necessary arrangements have been taken to purchase a scanning machine.

Total estimate - Rs. 8.82 Mn Period of the project - 2015 - 2016 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 4.00 Mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - A Scanner is to be purchased.

4.10- Computerizing the indices of the Department of National Archives

Computerizing of indices of the Department of National Archives and preparing of its data base are being carried out under this project

Required selections and preparing of indices prior to computerization have been initiated and necessary arrangements are being taken to purchase computers, components and relevant software as the 1st phase of the project.

Total estimate - Rs. 25.343 Mn Period of the project - 2015 - 2019 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 5.00 Mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Procument activities related to the purchasing of 10 computers and computer table.

4.11 - Digitizing of the film collection owned by the Department of National Archives

Digitizing of the film collection owned by the Department of National Archives which has been received from the National Film Corporation with the objectives to conserve and preserve them. Necessary arrangements are being carried out to obtain Extra services required to initiate the project.

Total estimate - Rs.50.343 Mn Period of the project - 2015 - 2020 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 6.00 Mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Plans are underway to select a service supplier.

4.12 - Establishment of branches of the Department of National Archives This project has been initiated with the objective to cater an effective service to the public by expanding the services of the Department of National Archives. The branches are to be established in the provinces of Sabaragamuwa, Northern, Eastern and Southern.

The project has been initiated in the Sabaragamuwa Province as the first step of establishment of branches and the ground works are in progress to renovate the relevant building.

Total estimate - Rs. 52.50 Mn Period of the project - 2015 - 2018 Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 2.00 Mn Progress as at 2015/06/30 - Plans are underway to purchase equipment to the building.

4.13 - Visits of the public for obtain information of records • Search Room The required facilities are being provided to study the conserved documents in the Department of National Archives by the search room. Persons in various professions like Professors, lecturers, University Students, School Children, Attorneys at law, Journalists, Doctors, Teachers and General Public as well as foreign researchers are coming to obtain this service.

Visits of the public to the search room and issued documents

Period Visitor Issued documents s Micro News Archives Books Maps Publications Films papers From 2015/01/01 to 2015/06/30 1465 1099 412 77 380 92 1434

Certifying of copies of documents of of copies Certifying • Public Relations Division

This Division upholds the relationship between the Department of National Archives and the general public. The Division carries out activities related to undertaking of searches according to the public requirements and provide certified copies of the documents and certifying of abstracts, coordinating of court affairs.

Visits of the general public to the Public Relations Division and received applications for obtain certified copies of the documents Extracts of

Received applications

Period Attendanc

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Certifying Certifying of extracts the Documents Documents Tombo rants Crown T Grain Gazettes Electoral Registers Service tenures/ Praweni Pangu Records & Vihara Devala Computer slides

From 2015$01$01 To 41 2015$06$30 928 33 350 145 699 254 57 31 264 9

Search room Public Relations Division

4.15. Income earned by the Department of National Archives

Year Earned Income (Rs.) As at 2015-06-30 1,566,621,16 2014 2,533,089,59 2013 2,233,522,68 2012 3,286,907,21 2011 2,363,031,70

4. Department of Archaeology

Vision The vision of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka is to promote proper management of Sri Lanka‟s archeological heritage.

Mission The mission of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka is to function as Sri Lanka‟s apex institution and chief regulatory body for the management of its archaeological heritage.

Objectives In order to fulfill its mission, the objectives of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka are; 01. Development of resources Human Institutional 02. Protection of the total archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka 03. Inventorying of the archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka Archaeological sites and Monume Movable antiquities 0.28% 04. Enhancement of public awareness of the archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka 05. Conservation and maintenance of sites/monuments and movable antiquities 06. Researches

Main Functions 1. Identification of archaeological heritage in Sri Lanka by explorations 2. Documentation of movable and immovable heritage in Sri Lanka 3. Conservation of heritage in a scientific manner 4. Implementation of the provisions of the Antiquities Ordinance Act 5. Implementation of the provisions of the Cultural Property Act 6. Reveal the archaeological sites and monuments to the public 7. Carrying out Archaeological Impact Assessments when commenced various development projects in the places with archaeological values.

 Progress from 2015.01.01 to 2015.08.31 Program Provisions for 2015 Rs. Financial Progress Mn. asat2015.08.31 Rs. Mn. Recurrent General Administration 133.500 77.341 Archaeological Service 556.000 446.401 Sub Total 689.500 523.742

Capital General Administration 12.000 2.653 Archaeological Service 74.000 11.343 Sub Total 86.000 13.996 Grand Total 775.500 537.738

Financial Progress as at 31st August 2015

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% 80% 80 58% 60

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0 Financial Progress Financial General Archaeological General Archaeological Administration Service Administration Service Recurrent Capital

Approved Cadre of the Department as at 2015. 06.30

Grade Approved cadre Actual cadre Vacancies 01 Executive 52 9 23 02 Tertiary 56 39 17 03 Secondary 737 452 285 04 Preliminary 1610 1313 297 Total 2455 1813 642

 Local And Foreign Training Programs

Foreign Trainings

Course Date Participation No. of Participants GIS seminar in Thailand at GISTDA 2015.02.17- 03 03 Officers 2015.02.21 Marine Archaeology Charter UNESCO - 2015.04.26 01 01 Officer 2001 in France 2015.05.01

Local Trainings

Training/ Workshop Date/Period No. of Expenditure for Participants training Tamil Language Course - Official Languages Jan-May 2015 56 Rs. 421,000.00 Department Training Workshop for Emotional Development 2015.02.23 100 Rs. 88,000.00 Training Workshop for Advance Accounts of Public 2015.03.30/31 03 Rs. 25,500.00 Officers British Council Course of English for Adults March - June 2015 01 Rs. 39,500.00 Workshop on Duties of Internal Auditors 2015.04.24/25 04 Rs. 34,000.00 Certificate Course on Productivity May - July 2015 03 Rs. 45,000.00 Two day workshop for F.R.104 Reporting of 2015.05.11/12 02 Rs. 17,000.00 Damages, Compensation and Accounting Training Workshop for Calculating of Civil Pensions 2015.05.25/26 02 Rs. 17,000.00 Course of English for Adults Advanced module June- August 2015 01 Rs. 39,500.00 Shapphirc conducted by British Council

 Special projects of the Department

01. Neelagiriya Conservation Project Total estimate - Rs. 58.10 mn. Provision in 2015 - Rs. 08.00 mn. Financial progress as at 2015.08.31 - Rs. 0.356 mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 Excavations have been completed. Conservation activities have been initiated by now and 1/3 of conservations of the terrace have been completed. Rest of the conservations of the terrace has been commenced.

During conservations

02. Conservation of Yudaganawa Upper Sthupa Total estimate - Rs.30.10 Mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 04.00 Mn. Financial progress as at 2015.08.31 - Rs. 0.027 Mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 Conservations of the Upper Chamber have been completed. Conservations and establishments of the upper Sthupa and structure in the proper shape of the Sthupa are being carried out.

During the conservations 03. Conservation of Thiwanka Image House Total estimate - Rs.64.50mn. Provision in 2015 - Rs.06.00 mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 Setting up of a covering roof for the Image House – The required beams for the cover roof have been arranged and completed 90% of roof frame by the State Engineering Corporation. Laying of roofing sheets is to be completed.

04. Conservation of Maduwanwela Manor House (Walawwa) Total estimate - Rs.26.78 mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs.02.00 mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 90% of conservations of the Building have been completed and applying of lime and landscaping activities are pending. Preparations of the museum have been completed to a certain extent. The rest is to be completed within this year.

05. Developing of Rajagalathenna Archaeological Site

Total estimate - Rs.42.00 mn. Provisions in 2015 Treasury provisions - Rs.05.00 mn. Ministry provisions - Rs.13.00 mn. Progress as at 2015.08.31 - Rs. 9.289 mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 Conservations of the steps of the Eastern access way spreading within 2 Km and the foot path have been completed. Conservations have been initiated of the building which was identified as an Asanaghara after the excavations. Excavations of the alms-hall and the small Sthupa have been completed. Required infrastructure facilities have been completed.

Conserved Asanaghara Preparing of the access way the hill

Site No.08- Conservation of Conserved stairway Sthupa

New constructions - Office facilities/ Residential facilities/ Stores

06. Construction of new circuit bungalow in Anuradhapura Total estimate - Rs.42.00 mn. Provisions in 2015 - Rs. 02.00 mn.

Progress as at 2015.08.31 Constructions of the circuit bungalow have been completed. The activities related to landscaping, establishing of fences and purchasing of furniture are pending.

Outer view Inner view

 Descriptions of other projects which are coming under the other academic divisions of the Department in 2015 The programs are being carried out covering 09 Provinces under the divisions of the Department

Serial Division No. of Estimated Financial Physical No. implemente cost (Rs.) Progress (Rs.) progress As d projects As at at 2015.08.31 2015.08.31 01. Exploration and 24 5,827,183.00 1,236,854.00 55% Documentation 02. Excavations 13 3,193,218.00 726,543.00 45% 03. Museum Services 21 5,045,718.00 852,852.00 55% 04. Architectural Conservation 29 10,255,366.00 2,576,591.00 50% 05. Chemical Preservation 60 3,966,233.00 1,549,134.00 70% 06. Epigraphy and Numismatics 05 1,701,062.00 165,062.00 50% 07. Maintenance 114 27,674,247.00 4,183,464.00 60% 08. Promotional 15 5,784,391.00 2,708,641.00 65% Total 63,569,978.00 13,993,307.00

 Exploration and Documentation Division

The Documentation of movable antiquities (Head office) has been implemented for 03 projects in 2015. Number of antiquities documented from January - June in 2015 is 1105.

 The approval has been given to carry out 15 archaeological explorations by this year with the objectives to conserving and documenting of archaeological sites and monuments in provincial basis as well as to direct them for future excavations and conservation activities.

Exploring of Kotte kingdom and the related area This excavation was carried out with the objective to present suggestions related future steps by identifying the entire land utilization within the area consist of ancient parapet wall and moat.

Exploration within 400 Yards of Hanguranketha Vishnu Devalaya The preliminary explorations have been carried out to identify the entire land utilization including new constructions which are spreading in the area consist of ancient monuments within the 400 Yards owned by the Hanguranketha Vishnu Devalaya. This research was carried out to determine the ability to make recommendations for the suggested development plan of the explored field consist of Vishnu Devala Complex, Paththini Devala Complex, Pothgul Viharaya, Ancient Palace of the King, Remains of the Udamaluwa Tank, An Old House and Remains of Old Houses.

Exploring of Peellakema Monastery in Wellawaya Number of 11 monuments belongs to Anuradhapura era and later eras were identified by this exploration. Drip ledge caves, Stone steps and Inscriptions have been explored by this exploration. The necessary arrangements have been taken to declare this area within the monuments as a reserve and to set up boundary posts.

Drip ledge caves, Stone steps and Inscriptions  Special programs which were carried out in this year by the Department on prevention of antiquities.

Program Progress  Activities of the Raids made by the Special Unit for Prevention of Destruction of Special Unit for Antiquities and the Antiquities Protection Division in this period Prevention of Theft of Antiquities 13 Destruction of Destruction of Antiquities 12 Antiquities and Illegal Excavations 63 Antiquities Protection Other illegal acts coming under the Antiquities Ordinance Act 01 Division. Total incidents 89 i. Apprehensions - 242 ii. Fines recovered within the relevant period - Rs. 8.195 Mn.  Awareness programs i. Number of 15 workshops and lectures were organized on protection for public on and prevention of antiquities together with Special Police unit for the prevention of Prevention of Destruction of Antiquities destruction of ii. Printing and free distributing of 02 types of hand bills on Heritage antiquities. Protection by provincial basis in line with the Archaeology Day. iii. Free distribution of the Poster which was created on Heritage Protection for all Government Institutions, Schools, Temples.

 Excavation Division

Numbers of 13 excavation and analyzing projects were planned by the Excavation Division of the Department of Archaeology for the year 2015 with the objective to reveal archaeological discovers of historical background of Sri Lanka and to direct them for future conservation activities. Descriptions of some projects are below mentioned.

 Excavation of Vilgam Vehera Sthupa

Excavation of the hillock belongs to the Serunuwara Divisional Secretariat Division in Trincomalee District in the Eastern Province was commenced on 8th June 2015 and the excavations are in progress. This is a medium size Sthupa and the activities of 3 quarters have been completed. Unearthing activities in the Western section are in progress.

Before excavations After excavations

 Excavation of ruined hillock in the vicinity of Basawakkulama reservoir The excavations were commenced with the objective to conserve a ruined hillock in the vicinity of Basawakkulama reservoir in Anuradhapura District in North Central Province. These excavations were commenced on 23rd March and completed on 8th April 2015. The monument with the size of 15 x 10 feet was made by granites. It has been identified as Hindu Shrine dates back to 13th A.D.

Before Excavations After excavations

 Excavation of ancient monastery complex of Magul Maha Viharaya in Sithulpawwa. The objective of this project was excavating and conserving of the monastery complex of Magul Maha Viharaya situated in Sithulpawwa in Southern Province. This excavation was carried out from 20th March to 29th June in 2015. The excavated area was covered with a parapet wall of 24 x 18 M. It has been established as a monastery complex consists of bodhi-ghara and other elements of a temple.

 Excavation of the terrace of Manabarana Sthupa The excavations of the terrace of Manabarana Sthupa in Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division in Monaragala District in Uva Province were commenced on 15th July 2015 and still in progress. 3 x 14 m of area in the terrace has been excavated. Physical progress is 20%.

 Analyzing of Excavations (Neelagiriya and Kuragala) Analyzing of data collected from Kuragala Pre-Historic excavations and Neelagiriya Sthupa excavation

Some stone tools excavated Excavating a clay casket from Kuragala cave found from Neelagiriya Sthupa

 Museum Division

This Division undertakes reorganizing of archaeology museums and information centres island wide, inventorying of antiquities, maintaining of museums, organizing of mobile antiquity exhibitions.

Kandy Youth Buddhist Association / Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya / Badulla Soranathota Welihinda / Namal Rajamaha Viharaya in Halgamuwa / Reswehera (Wellawa Temple) / Cultural Centre in Kesbewa / Kolongoda temple in Hasalaka - / Sri Wardenaramaya in Yakkala / Yattogoda in Kegalle / Kindelpitiya Rajamaha Viharaya/ Yogashrama Viharaya in Balapitiya / Egal Oya in Bulathsinhala

Vesak zone in Temple Trees Relics and Antiquities exhibition held in Yakkala Sri Wardenaramaya

 Relics and Antiquities exhibition held in line with the 125th anniversary of the Department of Archaeology.

 Architectural Conservation Division Conservation activities of 30 monuments are in Progress Island wide. Details of some conservation activities in Provincial basis are as follows.

Conservation of the cave temple in Meda Maluwa in Warana Rajamaha Viharaya Roof of the cave temple, valance boards, decayed wooden parts and roof tiles were removed and renovated by reapplying new wooden parts and laying of roof tiles.

Before and after conservations

 Conservation of the laterite wall around Udugampala Pathaha (Pond) This project is being carried out stage by stage from the year 2013.

 Constructing of the laterite wall around the pond constructed by the King Sakala Kala Wallabha with exhibition condition for future generation.

Beforeconservations During conservations

Conservation of the Convent in St. Mary‟s Church in Negombo

Bequeathing the building by removing of decayed wooden parts of the roof and applying of new woods, fixing of rain gutters, plastering of walls, installing of new 16 beams among the remaining beams to reduce the beam space of the upstairs, setting up of partitions and bath rooms in the upstairs without harming its old shape. (All materials were provided by the church)

Beforeconservation After conservation

 Conservation of the monument of Weera Puran Appu

Before Conservation After Conservation

 Conservation of the Abode of Bhikkus in Hanthana Rajamaha Viharaya

Before conservation After conservation

 Conservation of Sathara Devalaya in Bope and Sudarshanaramaya in Bussa

 Conservation of Rathanapalarama Rock Pillar Based temple in Madahapola

 Chemical Preservation

The plans have been made to commence 60 preservation projects by covering up of 09 Provinces of the country in 2015. Progress of some completed projects is as follows;

 Thembiliyapola Purana Raja Maha Viharaya -Conservation of sculptures

Before conservation After conservation

Thalakuru Raja Maha Viharaya - Conservation of paintings and sculptures

Before conservation After

conservation

Taking photographs of the paintings in Kelaniya temple for future conservation activities.

 Epigraphy and Numismatic Division

 Project for copying Inscriptions Copying, registering and conducting related researches for more than 50 inscriptions which have not been published yet.

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 Project for setting up of translated display panels for inscriptions

The number of 22 white iron translated display panels have been set up all in 3 languages for the inscriptions at risk and full of importance under this project.

 Project for indexing of Coins Registering, analyzing and reporting about a collection of 1000 coins in the Panduwasnuwara Archaeological museum.

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 Project for indexing historical Epigraphy

Documenting of more than 50 Ola leaf books in the collection belong to Dombawala Rajamaha Viharaya in Gampaha Divisional Secretariat Division in Gampaha District in the Western Province and maintaining it as a registered collection as well as drawing the attention of the temples for this technique and taking necessary actions for the protection of them.

 Project for publishing Epigraphy Research Manual Number of more than 50 inscriptions has been subjected to literary researches and published as a book. The actions have been taken to complete all these projects in December 2015.

 Maintenance Division

Number of 114 projects are being carried out including renovating and repairing of archaeological sites and monuments in provincial basis island wide, daily maintenance, developing of infrastructure facilities, setting up of the boards bearing road signs, site names and warnings, preparing of roads and foot paths.  North Western Province - Maintenance of  Southern Province - Maintenance of the the Wilandagoda Archaeological Site Galle fort

 Southern Province - Maintenance of old Dutch Commercial Hub in Nupe and applying of lime for Yatala Vehera

 North Central Province - Setting up of boards Setting up of 49 road signs, 63 warning boards, 66 site name boards

A road sign board and a site name board

 Promotion Division

 National Archaeological Conference – 2015 The main objective is to reveal the researches of junior and senior Archaeologists. The conference comprises of the field awareness lectures on special researches which have been done last year in the field of Archaeology. The conference held at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on 2015.07.13 The inauguration ceremony

Printing of publications  Printing of the Book “Inscriptions of Ceylon” and the magazine Ancient Ceylon - 24

4. Exhibitions of Relics and mobile exhibitions to make aware public

Venue Date

01. Siri Seelawansha Buddhist Centre in Pallekele - Relic exhibition 2015.01.01-2015.01.04 02. Sri Nigrodharamaya in Kurunegala- Relic exhibition 2015.01.22-2015.01.26 03. Nuwarawewa Sri Bodhirukkharamaya in Anuradhapura - Relic 2015.02.01-2015.02.04 exhibition 04 Sri Sudarshanaramaya in Ragama - Relic exhibition 2015.02.20-201502.24 05 Bodhirajaramaya in Rambukkana - Relic exhibition 2015.03.10-2015..0307 06 Nalanda Vidyalaya in Colombo - Mobile Archaeological 2015.03.10-2015.03.13 Exhibition 07 Sri Gananandaramaya in Rathgama in Galle - Relic exhibition 2015.03.19-2015.03.23 08 Rathanasara Temple in Elhena in Gothatuwa - Relic exhibition 2015.03.24-2015.03.30 09 Gankanda Central Collage in Pelmadulla - Mobile Archaeological 2015.03.28-2015.03.21 Exhibition 10 1. Kirindiwela Vesak Zone 2015.04.30-2015-05.05 2. Ganemulla Vesak Zone Relic exhibition 3. Temple Trees Vesak Zone 11 Mudalindaramaya in Galle - Relic exhibition 2015.05.07-2015.05.09 12 Kebillawala Rajamaha Viharaya in Bandarawela Relic exhibition 2015.05.15-2015.05.18 13 1. Aluviharaya in Matale 2015.06.01-2015.06.05 2. Dharmodaya in Girandurukotte Relic exhibition 3. Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya 14 Soranathota Central collage in Badulla - Mobile Archaeological 2015.06.07-2015.06.10 Exhibition

Several suggested projects for the year 2016

Conservation projects of Neelagiriya/ Yudaganawa/ Rajagala/ Thiwanka Image House/ Maduwanwela Walawwa and constructions of Anuradhapura circuit bungalow.

 Excavations in Veheragodella/ Ambagahavehera/ Muruthawelathenna/ Negombo fort/ Mahagalwewa/ Nedigamwila/ Allirani fort in Kalpitiya.

 Explorations in the archaeological sites of Neelagiriya/ Dimbulagala/ Veheragala/ Mullaitivu/ Karuwalagaswewa.  Number of 50 archaeological monuments has been conserved covering up of 09 provinces of the country.  Paintings and sculptures in 74 archaeological sites have been conserved covering up of 09 provinces of the country.  Maintaining of 75 archaeological sites covering up of 09 provinces of the country. Renovations of the office buildings of the Department/ circuit bungalows. Setting up of boundary marks and fixing of fences for archaeological sites of offices/ surveying of archaeological reserves/ fixing of road signs/ identification boards/ site description boards and warning boards.  Keeping and maintaining of Archaeological museums reorganizing of information centres  Setting up of display panels all in 3 languages for 22 inscriptions. Copying of newly found inscriptions and issuing of publications related to inscriptions  Holding of National Archaeology Conference/ preparing of books about 05 archaeological Districts and printing of 25 of them.

6. Arts Council of Sri Lanka

Vision Uplift the dignity of the nation through generating our own group of artistes by preservation and nurturing the country‟s heritage of domestic arts. The Arts Council of Sri Lanka was established under the Parliament Act No.18 of 1952. Six panels are in operation in order to carry out the activities focused on six different subject areas. 1. State Panel of Literature. 2. State Panel of Drama. 3. State Panel of Music. 4. State Panel of Visual Arts. 5. State Panel of Dancing. 6. State Panel of Angam Martial Arts.

Main Functions 1. Appointment of Panels required for promotion, preservation and development of arts and providing leadership and guidance for them. 2. Organize island-wide programmes of the subject scope through the Panels of literature, drama, music, dancing, visual arts and Angam Martial Arts. 3. Bring the artistes to national level accolade and expose them to international arena to give them higher recognition. 4. Development of fine arts. 5. Promote the arts, crafts and industries unique to Sri Lanka. 6. Work in collaboration with other departments, institutions and voluntary organizations related to arts. 7. Build up an appropriate cultural environment to usher in a society replete with values.

2. Provision allocated for the year 2015 and Financial Progress as at 30.06.2015

Provision allocated for 2015 Rs. Provision given to Arts M Council as at 30.06.2015 Rs. M Recurrent 12 5 Capital - - Total 12 5

3. Information on the projects and programmes that were provided with provision in 2015 and their progress as at 30.06.2015.

Programme Amount allocated Rs. Progress as at 30.06.2015 Workshops and educational 738,000.00 20,000.00 programmes Welfare of artistes 400,000.00 107,760.00 Evaluation of creators and give them 250,000.00 100,000.00 due accolade Academic exercises 600,000.00

3.1 . Welfare programmes for artistes

3.1.1 Establishment of Pools of Artistes in the district of Matale

As the first phase of this programme, a gathering of artistes was held under the patronage of the State Minister of Cultural affairs with the participation of the artistes in the district of Matale on 16.02.2015 at Vidyananda Pirivena. Photographs and the particulars of the artistes were obtained at this occasion. Cultural officers, Cultural Development Assistants, officers in charge of the Cultural Centers and the officers of the Arts Council of Sri Lanka were also present.

3.1.Workshops and Educational programmes

3.1.1. Donation of funds to the drama show staged to mark the 21st anniversary of the Art School of Mr. Nilan Maligaspe.

A financial contribution of Rs. 20,000 was presented to Mr. Nilan Maligaspe to help settle the cost incurred for his ballet show which was secured the title of best ballet in the year 2014. This donation is a felicitation in recognition of the service rendered by him for 21 years for the advancement of Sri Lankan art of Ballet through providing ballet training and performing arts free of charge to the children of the low income groups in Sri Lanka.

3.3.Accolade and felicitation of artistes

3.3.1 Financial donation for “Natyakeerthi” award in the State drama Festival held annually.

A donation of Rs. 100,000 was presented on the request of the Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs for the award of “Natyakeerthi” to veteran dramatists Mr. Ranjith Dharmakeerthi and Mrs., A.Jaya Gowri on the occasion of the State Drama Festival 2015 held on 11.03.2015 at the Bandaranayaka Memorial International Conference Hall.

3.2 Workshops and Educational Programmes

3.4.1. Take steps to hold Kooththu drama show, one of the historical heritages in Jaffna and Batticaloe and a descriptive lecture on it, in collaboration with the University of Aesthetic Arts to foster social reconciliation and to develop the entire field of arts in the North and the South. 3.4.2. Take measures to conduct a Tamil folk songs show and an analysis on it to show case the culture of the upcountry plantation community and to generate mutual understanding among them and the main races.

3.4.3 Establish art and craft clusters (kalanirmana parshada) in each district to develop the power of appreciation among the people and take steps to promote creative abilities of the amateur artistes. Take steps to establish the preliminary cluster organization in the district of Kandy.

3.4.4 As the power of appreciation of the people on almost all the fields of arts at present is drastically deteriorating, take measures to conduct a series of programmes called “Appreciation of classical and folk arts” at DS division level. Plans are afoot to hold these programmes preliminarily at Polpithigama, Mahawa, and Harispaththuwa DS Divisions.

4. Cadre – 2015

Approved Cadre Current Staff Senior level - 01 01 Secondary level - 03 03 Tertiary level - - Primary level - 02 02

In addition, there is 1 post of Management Assistant on contract basis.

5. Programmes to be implemented in the third and the fourth quarters of 2015.  Paneebharatha Felicitation Ceremony.  Visiting our kith and kin (Dakunin Uthurata negam Yama) in the North.  SAARC Regional Cultural Festival.  Commemoration Ceremony for Tamil/Muslim artistes.  Conducting workshops for plantation community on peace and reconciliation.  Felicitation Ceremony for the artistes in the North-Western Province. (Wayamba Kalakaru Abhinandana Ulela).  Conduct workshops, lectures and appreciation programmes.  Continuation of the programme at the district of Matale on establishment of artistes‟ pools.  Publish books with the association of selected ola leaf manuscripts on the subject of disappointing pacification ceremonies in Sri Lanka.  Printing of “Kala” magazine.

6. Proposed programmes to be implemented by the Arts Council of Sri Lanka in 2016. 1. Donations to artistes. 2. Expenditure to publicize “kala” magazine and other printings. 3. Lectures, workshops and appreciation programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Arts Council. 4. Establishment of 4 cultural clusters at district level and cultural clinics. 5. Cultural Exchange Programmes- Conduct 2 performance shows focusing Northern and Eastern provinces on the traditional cultural events of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities. 6. Conduct 2 programmes on literature, drama, and music representing Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities under the topic “Medium of the arts is not a barrier for its appreciation” 7. Organize 4 special programmes focusing on rehabilitation centers and prisons on “Deviation from our own culture is the beginning of our down fall”. 8. Publish books with the association of selected ola leaves on the subject of pacification ceremonies in Sri Lanka. 9. Special financial contribution for special awards in the State Festivals.

Progress of State Panels

1. State Panel of Literature The main objective of establishing the panel is implementation of programmes at national level for the development and promotion of literary activities in three languages, Sinhala, Tamil and English.

The programmes undertaken in this year Review of books has been carried out until June from the month of March. Monthly literary concourse has been conducted on 21st of May on the theme “Short Story”. Two lectures were delivered in this regard by Dr. Saliya Kularatna and Dr. Liyanage Amarakeerthi at the Auditorium of the National Libraries and Documentation Services Board with the participation of writers, lecturers and scholars.

Professor Kulathilaka Kumarasingha holds the position of Chairman of the State Literary Panel in this year.

2. State Panel of Dancing and Ballet The main function of this Panel is planning and implementation of programmes for the preservation and promotion of the art of dancing in Sri Lanka. Mr. Ravibandu Vidyapathi holds the position of Chairman of the State Panel of Dancing and Ballet this year.

Commemoration of National Dance Day Commemorative event of National Dance Day was held on 26th of February 2015 at the University of Aesthetic Studies, Colombo concurrently with the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Paneebaratha. The Main Hall of the University of Aesthetic Studies has been named as “Paneebaratha Performance Hall “in honor of Dr. Paneebaratha at this occasion.

State Dancing and Ballet Festival- 2015 State Dancing and Ballet Festival was held at the BMICH on 25th of March 2015. 66 awards for Sinhala and Tamil Ballets, 68 awards for dancing, 2 “Nartana Thilaka” and 2 “Rangabhimani” awards together with cash prizes and certificates were presented at this occasion.

Commemoration of World Dance Day The commemoration ceremony of World Dance Day was held at the Auditorium of the Hotel School at Matale on 29thof April 2015. Lectures with performance demonstrations were held for the students and teachers at this occasion. 55 artistes were presented with awards and in the same evening “Kohomba Kankari” pacification ceremony was held at Aluviharaya, Matale.

3. State Panel of Music Based on the requirements raised from the State Music Festival of which Professor Walter Marasingha was the first chairman in 1994, the State Music Panel has been established. Professor Mahanama Wickramasingha holds the position of Chairman in the State Panel of Music this year.

Appreciation Programmes held until 30.06.2015 Date Programme Venue 01.03.2015 Appreciation of Tamil songs Eastern University, Kallady 09.03.2015 Appreciation of songs Vijaya College, Matale. 06.06.2015 Poson Bethi gee programme Aluviharaya, Matale 17.06.2015 Venasa Independent Television Network

External programmes of State Dancing Ensemble by which the co-ordination was done by State Panel of Music

Date Programme Venue Organized by 23/02/2015 Presentation of songs by National College Education Department of Cultural Affairs the visually handicapped School, Polonnaruwa 04/03/2015 Folksongs show Punchi Theatre, Borella Department of Cultural Affairs 24/03/2015 Appreciation of songs Singapore Hall, Hambantota Civil Security Committee, Police and the District Secretariat. 31/03/2015 Appreciation of songs Auditorium of the Divisional Divisional Secretariat, Secretariat, Dehiwala Dehiwala. 02/04/2015 Folksongs Programme Liyanwela Field, Padukka Department of Cultural Affairs 02/04/2015 Appreciation Programme Madalagama Vidyalaya Divisional Secretariat, Kahawatta Kahawatta 04/06/2015 Poson Bethi Gee Premises of Ministry of Ministry of External Affairs Programme External Affairs 11/07/2015 “Miyuru Sara” Musical Youth Nikethanaya, Meerigama Welfare Society of the Programme Meerigama Divisional Secretariat. 30/07/2015 Anniversary of S de S Sports Stadium, Aganuwara Taruna Kavi Aganuwara Taruna Kavi Dehiwala Sangamaya Sangamaya

4. State Panel of Angam Martial Arts This Panel was established in 2014 with a view to promotion, preservation and extension of Angam martial art which claims nearly a 5000 years long history since the era of King Ravana. Mr. Siri Kotalawala holds the position of Chairman of the State Panel of Angam Martial Arts this year.

Activities related to King Ravana Ancestry The research work related to King Ravana has commenced on 23rd and 25th of May 2015 in association with Lakegala, Lakgala and Nalanda Gedige.

5. State Panel of Visual Arts The Panel of Visual Arts functions in view of the promotion and development of Sri Lankan art while preserving its identity.

Project on the preservation of drawings in the National Art Gallery The restoration work has been assigned to a veteran restorer Mr. Ananda Colambage. From 163 drawings of the old drawing collection of the National Art Gallery, 12 have already been preserved and placed in the Art Gallery. Preservation work related to another 100 drawings has also been completed and the preservation work of the rest is in progress.

Programmes carried out in this year

Observation tour to the Preservation laboratory owned by Mr. Ananda Colombage at Kundasale, Kandy

6. State Panel of Drama Planning and presentation of programmes for the advancement of Sri Lankan art of drama and the dramatists and thereby preservation, promotion and extension of the art of drama are carried out by this Panel.

State Children‟s Drama Festival

Objectives: This festival is organized with a view to ushering in effective future generation through the art of drama by developing the personality skills in child and preadolescence in accordance with revised modern educational and cultural policies in the country. Drama plays a pivotal role in the education sector at present. Accordingly it has been identified that introducing children‟s dramas in place of school dramas would be a social as well as a timely requirement of present day. I. To open avenues for the child and preadolescence to perceive on co-existence, cooperation and the surrounding world in which they live. II. Provide training on their responsibilities to the society as future citizens and how to become good, productive and disciplined citizens. III. Overcome stage fright and performance anxiety of the child and preadolescence. Develop their abilities to perform without fear, creativity required for future leaderships and inborn talents. IV. To usher in future generation replete with determination and unified thoughts without social disparities.

Specialty in the Art of children‟s Drama The difference between children‟s drama and other sorts of drama is the preliminary sources it utilizes. Most of the famous actors and actresses who glitter the stage sharpened their talents through children‟s dramas by which they gained their first stage experiences. The art of children's drama produces veteran future dramatists to the national stage by identifying the inherent skills of the child.

Medium Category Number of scripts Round 1 Round 2 Final Round Sinhala Limited 52 36 10 Open 46 31 09 Tamil Limited 25 09 04 Open 15 09 05 English Limited 12 11 04 Open 04 04 02

Conducting the First Round Notices related to calling for scripts have been distributed through almost all the Cultural officers who serve in the Divisional Secretariats and by newspaper advertisements.

Board of Judges in the first round

Sinhala  Mrs. Amita Rabbidigala  Ms. Chandani Seneviratna  Mr. Varuna Alahakoon

Tamil  Mr. K. Chandrasekeran  Mr. Mahadi Hashan  Mr. Mohan Kumar

English  Mr. Piyal Kariyawasam  Ms. Chandani Seneviratna  Mr. Varuna Alahakoon

Conducting Second Round On the recommendation of the Board the number of scripts specified in the above has been selected for production from among the scripts received. Accordingly the evaluation of dramas in the second round was taken place by visiting the relevant districts.

Board of Judges in the second round

Sinhala  Mr. Wijeratna Pathiraja  Ms. Amitha Rabbidigala  Mr. Sugath Watagedera  Mr. Chandrasiri Bogamuwa

Tamil  Mr. S.A. Agageshan  Mr. K. Chandrasekeran

English  Mr. Palitha Silva  Ms. Chandani Seneviratna  Mr. Varuna Alahakoon

State Drama Festival 2015

The State Drama Festival is an annually held event organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Panel of Drama of the Arts Council of Sri Lanka on the instructions of the Ministry in charge of the subject of Cultural Affairs. Its aim is to produce sensitive artistes with creative thoughts. Dramas selected from among number of dramas received from throughout the island in Sinhala and English are displayed on a single stage. It provides an impetus to enjoy the pleasure of our cultural diversity and to build up cultural reconciliation. This fascinating event forms a bridge between North and South and instills brotherly feelings among Sinhala and Tamil communities.

State Drama Festival 2015 Tamil Medium Number of scripts First Round Second Final Round Round Length drama 2015 Sinhala 34 26 08 Tamil 07 03 - Short drama 2015 Sinhala 108 80 12 Tamil 25 18 06

Conducting First Round

Notices related to calling for scripts have been distributed through almost all the Cultural officers who serve in the Divisional Secretariats and by news paper advertisements. Accordingly drama scripts in Sinhala and Tamil have been received from all over the island including the districts in the North and the East.

Board of Judges in the first round – Sinhala (Script Reading)

Length Drama - 2015 Short Drama - 2015 Mr. Sriyantha Mendis Ms. Chandani Seneviratna Mr. Wijeratna Pathiraja Mr. Gamini Jayalath Mr. Chandrasiri Bogamuwa Ms. Chandani Seneviratna

Board of Judges in the first round – Tamil (Script Reading) Length Drama - 2015 Short Drama - 2015 Mr. S. Alageshan Mr. S. Alageshan Mr. K. Chandrasekeran Mr. K. Chandrasekeran

Conducting the Second Round On the recommendation of the Board the number of scripts specified in the above has been selected for production from among the scripts received. Accordingly the evaluation of dramas in the second round was taken place by visiting the relevant districts.

Board of Judges in the Second round – Sinhala

Length Drama - 2015 Short Drama 2015 Sinhala Short Drama 2015 Tamil Mr. Sriyantha Mendis Mr. Sriyantha Mendis Mr. S. Alageshan Mr. Wijeratna Pathiraja Ms. Chandani Seneviratna Mr. K. Chandrasekeran Mr. Chandrasiri Bogamuwa Mr. Chamika Hathhalawatta Mr. M.I. Mahadi Hashan Ms. Chandani Seneviratna Mr. Chandrasiri Bogamuwa Mr. Mangala Senanayaka Mr.Palitha Silva Mr. Gamini Jayalath Ms. Amita Rabbidigala Mrs. Erine Jayasekera Mr. Sendil Sivananam

Conducting the Final Round

The State Drama Festival 2015 was held at Tower Hall Theatre, Maradana from 05th February to 15th February 2015. Length dramas qualified for the State Drama Festival 2015 were staged from 05th to 11th February and Short dramas were staged on 12th, 13th and 15th February. 5 Short Dramas including both Sinhala and Tamil have been staged each day. A veteran Panel of Judges consisting of 07 members for the evaluation of length dramas and a Panel consisting of 09 members for the evaluation of Short Dramas representing both Tamil and Sinhala mediums have took part in the final round.

Award Presentation Ceremony

The Award Presentation Ceremony of the State Drama Festival 2015 was ceremonially held on 14th March 2015 under the aegis of Hon. Nandimitra Ekanayaka , Minister of Culture and the Arts at the BMICH. 29 awards for Sinhala dramas, 28 awards for short dramas in Sinhala and 21 awards for short dramas in Tamil have been presented at this occasion.

Recipients of the awards

Natyakeerthi Award  Veteran dramatist Mr. Ranjith Dharmakeerthi (Sinhala)  Veteran dramatist Ms. Jeyagowri (Tamil)

Best Supporting Actor and Actress – Length Drama  Kanishka Fernando – Meya Thuwakkuwak Nove  Nipuni Sarada Pathirage – Cherry Uyana

Best Actor and the Actress  Gihan Fernando – Sadaya Marai Salli Hamarai  Jayani Senanayaka - Sadaya Marai Salli Hamarai

Special Award of the Jury  Neel Alles – Sathuranta Erehiva

Best Actor and the Actress – Short Drama (Sinhala)  Sarath Karunaratna – Katath Horen  Kelum K.Gamlath - – Katath Horen

Best Actor and the Actress – Short Drama (Tamil)  R. Loganandan – Parayan  Leelawathi Selwaraj – Irumbiya Porthiya Udayam

Best Short Drama Production  Katath Horen – K.W.T. Himashi (Sinhala)  Parayan – Leelawathi Selwaraj (Tamil)

Best Direction – Length Drama  Chamila Priyanka – Meya Thuwakkuwak Nove

Best Production  Meya Thuwakkuwak Nove – Chamila Priyan

The above 6 Panels have been appointed by the Sri Lanka Arts Council. The awards festivals at state level are hold under the direction of the relevant panels. The provision for such activities carried out by the panels is provided by the Sri Lanka Arts Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs.

07. Central Cultural Fund

Vision To turn Sri Lankan Cultural heritage a global miracle.

Mission To become the excellent institution on Eastern Cultural Heritage Management through the research, protection, development, promotion and sustainable economic performance in the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

Objectives  To carry out archeological exploration, researches, excavations and conservation  To research, protect, conserve and promote the tangible and intangible cultural heritage.  To raise the institutional human resources as a satisfied group completed with knowledge, attitudes and skills.  To collect, analysis, distribute of the information belonging to the institution and to enhance, promote and maintain the exhibition centers of the institution.  To promulgate Sri Lankan cultural heritages through drawings eastern tourist attention, securing cultural values.  To growth 30% targeted income of the institution during the forthcoming 4 years and to maintain institutional services more efficiency and satisfaction of the customers.  To socialize identified cultural values and systems.  To encourage multi religious, multi-national cooperation and national harmony.  To build international organization and institutional cooperation according to the national policies.  Modernization and diversification of institutional services which suit to the modern society. Staff Permanent casual contract reseau Trained Practical graduates trainings Senior level 26 - 01 - - - Medium level 338 - - 01 216 76 Primary level 1654 - - 56 - - Total 2018 - 01 57 216 76 Progress Progress of major Projects – As at 30th June 2015

Programme Financial Physical prograss progress ( As at ( As at 30th 30th June Sep.2015) % 2015)Rs.Mn. 10 Major Project 33.9 20.5 Progress of major Projects – As at 30th Sep. 2015

Programme Financial Physical prograss progress ( As at ( As at 30th 30th Sep.2015) % Sep.2015)Rs.Mn. 10 Major Project 49.5 29.5

Programmes carried out for promoting human resources

 Training workshop on filing activities (January/February)- This workshop was held at the Nipunatha Piyasa for Management Assistants, Trained Graduates, reseau, and 65 officers who work in the practical training foundation.  Managing Indoor Climate Risk – (2015 March) This programme was held at premises of the Department of Aerology for 07 officers museum controller, excavation inspector, officer of in-charge, and assistant director (museum), and made awareness on quality control micro climate effecting museum exhibition.  Training workshop on analyzing archeology potteries (2015 April) – was held at the University of Rajarata for inspectors of excavation and 30 graduates (trained).  Biological and Archeology workshop (June 2015) – was held at the Udawata forest – Kandy for project manager, chief inspector (excavation/ conversation) and 150 excavation and conversation officers.  Training workshop on office management (2015 June/June) – 1st stage was held at the Nipunata Piyasa for 55 staff officers and 2nd stage is to be held on June.

Main programmes and projects carried out from January to June – 2015

More scientific programmes are to be carried out whole of the year 2015 with the aim of rising again Sri Lankan past glory and preserving and protecting for next generation, providing found information to tourists and researchers, offering visitors well maintenance monuments and historical premises which were conserved.

Works are carried out in 300 excavation/conservation sites under 8 main projects (Abhayagiri, Jethawana, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dabulla, Kandy, Rohana Cultural Promotion Zone (Hambantota district, Matara district, Monaragala district and Galle district) and North-west Cultural Square (Yapahuwa, Dabadeniya, Paduwasnuwara and Kurunegala) Although 269 sites were scheduled to open at the end of the June but only 217 sites were commenced on various practical grounds. In addition to that 26 special projects, 16 items commenced under the recommendation of the consultative committee of Central Cultural Fund are included work study plan of 2015.

Rs. 1, 165, 02 million as direct expense has been allocated for the proposed physical units 225, 026,27 and for scientific programmes (excavation, Conservation and enhancement of infrastructures). The proposed amount for the year 2015 including special programmes, image school, promulgation/publication, other religious and cultural programmes, emergency conservation works is Rs.2, 480, 60 million.

Abhegiri Project

No 62 The way of excavating of Thuparama complex for searching clay vessels No 62 clay vessel found by excavating of Thupara complex.

Research excavation in Wijerama Excavation Division - Kaparamula Research Excavation , excavation in the Thuparama premises for landscapes, 60,61,and 62 numbers monuments of Thuparama, stupa of Wijeyaramaya, Excavation research and platform wall are been established under this.

North pond excavation of Abeyagiriya Stupa was started but heavy rain disrupted to the excavation works therefore labours were shifted to Wijeyaramaya excavation premise. Main laboratory, museum,

91 researches and publications and monthly lectures have been accomplished continually under this section.

Physical progress at the end of the month of June - 23.6% Direct expenses - 24.7%

Conservation Division- Conservation works such as Monument number 4 of Ruwanweliseya premises , Pethmaga near the Abeyagiriya Stupa and monument of number 59 Thuparamaya premise and the construction works drainage system of Ruwanweliseya premises have been accomplished.

In addition, conservation works of the wall of Ruwanweliseya Stupa, monument number 3 near the Kuttam pool and Wijeyarama Stupa , sand compound and salapathala compound are being carried out. All arrangements are being organized to open the Abhayagiri Stupa which was already completed by the His Excellency the President at the end of the June.

Maintenance of landscapes and gardens, scientific maintenance, research and publication, improvements and maintenance of project buildings are being continued.

Physical progress at the end of June - 50.9% Direct Expenses - 48.8%

Jethawanaya Project Excavation Division – research excavation of Grid S16 E 2 old stone remains sparsely, exploration old settlements of both sides in Malwathuoya, reporting and excavating of Wessagiriya have been carried out and excavation of jethawanaya Bodhigaraya was accomplished. In addition to that researches and analysis excavation reports promoting works and museum are being carried out continually. Physical progress at the end of June - 36.3%

Direct Expenses - 36.3%

Conservation Division- monitoring and maintenance of the excavated Bodhigaraya , wall of the Sri Maha Bodhi and old plaster of the Stupa are being conserved. Conservation of Monara palace was completed.

Proper maintenance has been carried out within the project premise and monuments and the land scaping is being maintained properly.

Physical progress at the end of June - 29.0%

Direct Expenses - 30.3% Project of Polonnaruwa

Excavation Division- priority has been given to the excavation works of Demala Maha Seya. This work proposed by the consultation board of Central Cultural Fund has been started in 2014. Museum and related researches, promoting works, Laboratory are being functioned regularly.

Physical progress at the end of June - 18.7% Direct Expenses - 16.3%

Conservation Division – conservation works of South, North and West wall bands of Ethulu Nuwara, lime coating of Kiri Vehera and west Vehera and construction work of Protection Shelver Purageya

92 of Demalala Maha Seya were accomplished. In addition to that lighting the conserved monuments to encourage the night tours and lighting roads were finished.

Maintenance of landscapes and gardens, scientific maintenance, monitoring and maintenance of old plaster of Prakramabahu Maligawa are being carried out and conservation report is being prepared under the day today activities. Several functions are to be carried out in future for the improvement of tourism infrastructure facilities. Improvement of museum, new security scared rooms, renovation of roofs of rock cave temple , placing concrete blocks to access premises, car park near the wata da ge and the rock cave temple, and shelter for school children constructing stalls near the Golden temple are the works among of them.

Physical progress at the end of June - 40.4% Direct Expenses - 36.4% Sigiriya project Excavation Division- Excavation of north part of inside canal and research excavation in the lion foots stairs at the end of East are being implemented. In addition to that the study is being carried out in the places such as antiquities conservation, laboratory, special antiquities and archives, pottery sector, museum, Geography of Sigiriya which were industrialized.

Physical progress at the end of June - 48.0%

Direct Expenses - 31.6%

Conservation Division: conservation works such as old bricks wall of the summit of Sigiriya rock, West lion foot slope, North part of outside canal are being carried out.

In addition to that scientific maintenance related to Water Park, improvement of internal roads, and maintenance of sigiriya garden properly, preparing landscapes are being done continually. Several programmes are to be proposed in order to improvement of tourism infrastructure.

Physical progress at the end of June - 52.2% Direct Expenses - 7.09%

Dambulla project

Excavation Division -Conservation of paintings in the Adawala ancient temple is being carried out and conservation works of Walagamba Piriwena monastery and statues house of Bodhimalakarama temple are being implemented.

Construction works of new office building of the project has been reached to the last stage. Monitoring of conserved arts and needed local conservation activities and general maintenance of museum premise are been functioned.

Physical progress at the end of June - 29.7% Direct Expenses - 4.83% Kandy Project

Conservation project- Exploration tour of Uddawatha Forest has been commenced. Excavation, conservation, preparation of painting reports, educational and promotion works and day to day activities of Biso Museum are being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June - 40.6% Direct Expenses - 15.8%

Conservation division – Conservation of the Pohoya Geya of the Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya and the old well of the Asgiriya temple have been completed.

Under the conservation of protecting monuments at the Colombo Street implementing in terms of the consultative committee proposals, the conservation of Giragama Walawwa which is a picturesque building consisted of gigantic architectural characteristics in the Brirish era, is at final stage. Conversation of the Salvation Army which commenced under this project was finished. It is a national responsibility to conserve these buildings which are being destructed at the rapid stage as to these are essential components of protecting identified values in the Kandy world heritage city Sri Lankan government bound to protect the identified values in the world heritage city according to the agreement between World the Heritage Organization and UNESCO.

Architectural conservations of Asgiriya Central temple and conservation of wall paintings of the Raja Maha Vihara are being carried out. Conservation of the paintings of Debaralewa Raja Maha Vihara has been finished.

World Heritage Unit under conservation division and general maintenance works of the project premises are being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June - 29.0%

Direct Expenses - 22.1%

Ramba Cultural Promotional Zone - Hambantota District Excavation Division – Excavations have been finished to arrange landscapes in no.15, old temple complex. Excavations of the monument number 02 near the project office and day today (activities)promotional affairs, potteries and special antiques units and laboratory day to day activities are being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June - 24.5%

Direct Expenses - 20.6%

Conservation Division - monument number 23/11 is being conserved. Scientific maintenance, general maintenance of the project premises, old plaster monitoring and conservation are being carried out.

Several works have been initiated to enhance buildings and infrastructure facilities of the project. Modernization of toilets in the office premises has been Comlied which was initiated under this project.

Physical progress at the end of June - 37.7% Direct Expenses - 27.1%

Tissamaharama project Excavation Division – Excavation works of Boundary wall number 08 is being carried out. In addition to that promoting activities of Kataragama Museum and daily maintenance works, monitoring and conservation of antiques, Special Antiques Unit, excavation report and tourism promotional affairs were implemented within the relevant period.

Physical progress at the end of June - 12.45

Direct Expenses - 10.0%

Development of infrastructure facilities / landscapes Landscapes are being arranged near the number (05) monument in the Center part of Tissamaharama city and preparation of landscapes of ghanthagaraya has been finished. Scientific maintenance,

94 general maintenance, daily activities of the Kataragama restaurant and preparation of conservation reports are being carried out. Physical progress at the end of June - 55.9%

Direct Expenses - 47.2%

Gall District Excavation Division Marine Archaeology Unit carries out the excavations in the Southern coastal area. Exploration and reporting activities of Shanghai Port (Around Beruwala) was done with the team of the Government of China at the first quarter of the year. Marine Archaeology Laboratory, Museum and related works are being carried out continually.

Physical progress at the end of June - 18.3%

Direct Expenses - 12.4%

Conservation Division – Conservation activities of the roof of Shilabimbarama image house in Dodangoda, Roof of the Poorvarama temple in Kalutara, the roof of preaching house in Subadrarama Vihara and the roof of the image house of Walpola Sauthamaramaya, roof of Samudragiri Vihara are being carried out. .

Among these, reconstruction works of Marine Archaeological Museum building and also the surroundings and museum rooms are being maintained pleasantly.

Physical progress at the end of June - 25.8%

Direct Expenses - 5.24%

Matara District Excavation Division - Exploration is being carried out on the traditional industries of the Districts and findings are to be launched as a publication. Promoting activities, monthly lectures and archeological conservations, are being implemented an addition to that.

Physical progress at the end of June - 22.4%

Direct Expenses - 15.7%

Conservation Division –

2nd stage conservation activities of the building in Migadaya Pirivena hermitage , arranging the museum library building in Gandara ancient temple, archeological conservation activities of Umangala Owagiri temple are being implemented.

Conservation of the Paintings of Mirissa Samudragiri temple, Constructing activities of the commemoration museum of Ven. Kaburupitiya Vanaratna Thero are being carried out on contract basis.

Physical progress at the end of June - 44.6% Direct Expenses - 17.7%

Monaragala District Excavation division – Important archeological places is explored and reported under this. It is to be published as a book. Physical progress at the end of June - 28.7%

Direct Expenses - 24.7%

Conservation Division- Conservation Works of the Rock Pillar Based temple in Pussalla Mudalindararama and the cave temple of Rakkikandha Monatsrey are being commenced.

Physical progress at the end of June - 10.7%

Direct Expenses - 4.89%

North –West Cultural Square Yapahuwa

Excavation Division –Excavations of outer chanal, monuments and Stupas spreaded out within the city, exploration of surroundings out of Yapahuwa area are being implemented. Archeological analysis of antiques got from the excavations, reporting and store them are being carried out daily.

Physical progress at the end of June - 26.4%

Direct Expenses - 39.0%

Conservation Division- Conservation of Nagolla Padhana Ghara has been completed. Conservation activities such as boundary wall of Ganegama Raja Maha Viharaya , Yapahuwa outer canal , image house of Gurugoda temple are inprogress.

Conservations of paintings in the Sri Nagala Raja Maha Vihara has been completed. Conservations of the paintings oh Nilagiri Raja Maha vihara is being carried out.

Construction of boundary wall below the compound at Yapahuwa Raja Maha Vihara is being done. General maintenance of the project premises is being carried out continually.

Physical progress at the end of June - 40.5%

Direct Expenses - 40.4%

Dambadeniya Project

Excavation Division – Study of the wood carving in Sirigala Raja Maha Vihara has been finalized. Excavation of ancient boundary wall in Dambadeniya and study on fauna and flora on the summit of Dambadeniya rock and research of tourism information are also being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June - 32.1%

Direct Expenses - 36.0%

Conservation Division – Conservation of Southern and Western part of Wijesundararama old rock wall, conservation of the excavated ancient Dambadeni wall and conservation of Bihalpola Raja Maha Vihara paintings are being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June 26.3%

Direct Expenses - 19.8%

Paduwasnuwara Project Excavation Division- Excavation of Nathagane pond and Pandawewa exploration works have been finished. Excavation reports are being prepared.

Physical progress at the end of June -13.4%

Direct Expenses - 12.3. %

Conservation Division – Conservation of monument no 3 of Paduwasnuwara and paintings of the NikasalaNuwara cave temple were finished.

Construction of rock boundary wall for the monuments no.1,2 and 3 in Paduwasnuwara , the attached building of Nikasalanuwara wall, conservation works of Nathagane Stupa, and conservation sites of Bogoda Rock Pillar Based Temple and new temple in Panduwasnuwara are also been carried out.

General and scientific maintenance activities of Nathagane and Nikasalanuwara, Paduwasnuwara are being carried out continually.

Physical progress at the end of June -38.7%

Direct Expenses - 41.5%

Kurunegala Project. Excavation Division – Daily activities of laboratory is being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June -9.48%

Direct Expenses - 9.10%

Conservation Division- Conservations of the roof of the preaching house in Jakaduwa Raja Maha Vihara, stone slabs compound of Makulana raja Maha Viharaya, stairs lead to kurunegala tank and the roof of the cave temple of Maraluwawa Raja Maha Vihara are being carried out.

Physical progress at the end of June 37.8%

Direct Expenses - 23.0%

Publication Division

Functions under the publications section are as follows: 01. Compiling publications 02. Printing activities 03. Survey, exploration, conservation of Palm Leaf Manuscripts and indexing project. 04. Photographic documentation activities 05. Library Record room 06. Sales of Books 07 Advertising activities 08. Tickets Notational System

1. Compiling of publications The Central Cultural Fund has complied historical, archeological, artistic and cultural valued publications. The actions have been taken to publish reports related to projects excavations and conservations progress reports at the beginning of the publication division. Now a days it is not only that progress report but also research books, translating Classic literature books into English language , handouts, posters, picture post cards, local and foreign tickets (Sigiriya ,Polonnaruwa, Gall, Abeyagiriya, Jethawanaya, Kataragama) and all institutional documents, ( overtime, payments vouchers, traveling vouchers, fuel sheets, goods requesting forms , issuing goods office files, official receipts, Daily tickets sales Summery , vehicle entering forms, publication requesting forms, Publication replicas sales summery, Cash Books , salary increments certificate sheets , annual salary increments payments order, monthly physical progress report, tickets issuing orders are compiled by the Division.

Publications compiled from January to June-2015 are as follows, 01. Project Progress Report- Excavation 03(2008,2010,2011, Jethavana) 02. Project Conservation Report 03 (7,11,13 Abhayagiriya) 03. 33 Years Progress Book – is being edited. 04. Our Cultural Heritage 1 - Part and 11-Part - is being edited. 05. Sinhala Funeral Rites- is being edited 06. Rohana Garden 07. Nalanda Gedige – Department of Archeology 08. Handouts 11/11 – Department of Archeology 09. Posters- Department of Archeology 10. Guide Books - Abhayagiriya , Jethavana are being edited. 11. Maps Abhayagiriya - Edited Jethavana – is being edited 12. Handouts Abhayagiriya – Finalized Jethavana - is being edited. 13. Field research books - has been sent to the Director to last prof reading 1. Using techniques and technology of stone industry relating to Jethavana Vihara Complex. 11. Geographical Information System of Jethavana and Dimensional Features of Jethavana Site. 111. Using Boratam Jethavana Arama Complex IV. Primary study and classification of potteries received at the Jethavana Archeological Site. V. Principles and methods of archeology conservation. 14. Compiling 36 numbers postcards

02. Printing activities The Central Cultural Fund prints all the publications of the institution presently. Accordingly, 33 printing activities have been accomplished from 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2015. They have been handed over to Central Cultural Fund, State Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Archeology. More attention has been drawn to print local and foreign tickets. The detailed report on the progress of printing during these periods of time has been demonstrated by the diagram. (Annexed- 01 page no: 1-7) As well as the total value of printing works completed during these periods is Rs: 94, 63,371.54.

03. Survey, Exploration, Conservation and indexing project of palm leaf manuscripts In order to extend lifetime of the palm leaf manuscripts which considered as an ancient untouchable heritage, presently survey, exploration, conservation and indexing of palm leaf manuscripts having ancient temples based on the Divisional Secretariat of Gampaha District are being carried out by using the preservation methods.

Survey activities are being implemented with the cooperation of external survey group recruited by the institution for this survey. The data sheet compiled by the institution is to be furnished to them for this purpose, and they have to complete correctly to the data mentioned that and to returned it. After having study these data, payments are made according to the payments procedure approved by the institution. Payments procedure had made based on palm leaf manuscripts and folios. After that, conservation works for palm leaf manuscripts are being functioned by the trained conservators. (For palm leaf manuscripts having these places) Accordingly, removing dust, cleaning, filing the blanks, ointment, book binding, and store are being carried out step by steps. (Annexed no 02- page no -08) Indexing is been carried out with the help of the explored and surveyed data sheets by this project fulfilling in the fields and in the offices. The first volume of the series of volumes called National Indexing Inventory of Sri Lanka has been complied, and the first volume is being edited. It is enriched 33 Temples situated in the Divisional Secretariat of Meerigama in Gampaha District.

From ola books belong to Conservation of palm leaf manuscripts belong to 8 Temples in Gampha

Districts have been finished. During the period of 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2015 1. Sri Asokarama Ancient Temple. 2. Salpiti Korala Ancient Temple 3. Godagedara Uttaramulla Piriven Raja Maha Vihara 4. Sunandarama Ancient Raja Maha Vihara 5. Sarasvathi Pirivena Balalla 6. Sri Sudarmarama Ancient Temple 7. Koskandawala Raja Maha Vihara 8. Sri Bodhirajaramaya

Number of 309 manuscripts belongs to above mentioned temples have been conserved and its folios are 50,794. 09 conservators for field works and trained graduate for field monitoring works were appointed for field works and one permanent (Inspector of Excavation) officer and trained 05 graduates for office work were appointed. Presently, a significant national task is being accomplished by this project.

Annual Report -2015

S.N Name and address of the Number Folios Commenced Closing date Number Divisional o conserved place of date of secretariat conserve officers Division d books included 1 Sri Asokarama Ancient 43 2290 2015.01.13 2015.01.22 5 Gampaha Temple, Akaravita, Gampaha. 2 SalpitiKorala Ancient 46 5733 2015.01.25 2015.02.09 5 Gampaha Temple, pituwalgoda,Yakkala 3 Godagedara Uttarmula 80 12,560 2015.01.01 2015.03.04 4 Gampaha Piriven Rajamaha Vihara,Godagedara 4 Sunandarama Ancient 34 4294 2015.02.10 2015.02.26 5 Gampaha Rajamaha Vihara, Thanipolgahalwatta. Gampaha 5 Sarasvathi Pirivena, 65 10,533 2015.03.02 2015.03.24 9 Diulapitiy Balagalla, Diulapitiya. a 6 Sri Sudarmarama 09 3965 2015.03.25 2015.03.31 9 Diulapitiy Ancient Temple, a (Sabawe pansala), seeduwa Road, Udugampola. 7 Koskandawala 52 11,419 2015.04.06 2015.04.30 9 Gampaha Rajamaha Vihara,Yakkala 8 Sri Bodhirajaramaya,(bo- Conservation is being carried out. maluwa temple),Sapugahatham mita, Hunumulla Total 329 50,794

04. Photographic documentation division In 1998, photographic documentation division was established by the Central Cultural Fund with the collaboration of the Government of China Republic. 21830 photographs received from field photographes ( Pollonnaruwa, Kandy,Paduwasnuwara, Kegalle, Galle and Abhayagiri) have been used by the photographi documentation division to make 24 CD‟s and 46 DVD‟s during the period of time.They are in the nature of black and white and colour film, transparent films and photographs. (Annexed 03 – page 09)

05. Library and Record Room Library and Record Room of the Central Cultural Fund functions under publication division. Indexing books, categorizing, recording, supplying library services for external readers, Making payments for sold books of external editors, authors, accounting and furnishing the sales income received from the publication and images by the stalls of the Central Cultural Fund. Accordingly, Central Cultural Fund has received as Rs.329,226.00 income from the Attapathu office, Rs.221,570.00 income from the Jehavana project, 257,168.00 income from Abhayagiriya project, Rs.961,095.00 income from Alahana project, Rs.653,532.00 income from Sigiriya Project Rs.12,955.00 income from Dambulla project, Rs.1,822,985.00 from Kandy project , Rs.429,495.00 income from Bataleeya Statue center, Rs.1,004,365.00 income from Kataragama project, Rs.273,515.00 income from Maritime Archology project – Galle, and total income Rs.5,965,906.00 by sales of the publications. (Annexed no.04, page no.10)

Rs. 124,030.00 from Athapattu Office Rs.21,480.00 from Abhayagiri Project, Rs.198,345.00 from Alahana Pirivena Project. Rs.5,137,825.00 from Sigiriya Project, Rs.450.00from Dambulla Project. Rs.73,462.00 from Kandy Project, Rs.34,118,445.00 from Bataleeya Statue Centre , Rs.33,728.00 from Kataragama Project and Rs.71,150.00 from Galle Marine Archaeology Project have been earned by selling statues.

The total income is Rs. 40,478,915.00.

Rs..40.478,915.00 total income such as Rs.124,030.00 income from Atapathu office, Rs.21,480.00 income from Abhagiriya project, Rs.198,345 income from Sigiriya project, Rs.5,137,825.00 income from Dabulla project, Rs.450.00 income from Kandy project, Rs.34,818,445.00 income from kataragama project, Rs.33,728.00 income from Galle Maritime archeology project has been received to the Central Cultural Fund from the sales of the images. Annexed (05, page no.11)

06. Tickets Notational Numbering of Local and foreign tickets and handing over to the Accountant during the period from 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2015 are among the functions of the publication division.

Accordingly,

Foreign Elders Ticket – Sigiriya – 208,000 Foreign Elders Ticket- Polonnaruva – 94,000 Foreign Elders Ticket– Anuradhapura – 47,000 Foreign Elders Ticket- Gall Museum - 5,000 Foreign Elders Tticket- Sigiri Museum - 200 Foreign Children tickets-Sigiriya - 10,500 Foreign Children tickets- Polonnaruwa - 5,500 Local Elders tickets – Sigiriya - 193,000 Local Elders tickets –Polonnaruwa - 38,000 Local Elders tickets – Abhayagiriya - 25,000 Local Elders tickets – Jethawanaya - 15,000 Local Elders tickets – Galle - 5000 Local Children tickets – Galle - 61,000 Local Children tikets- Polonnaruwa - 30,000 Local Children tickets – Jethawanaya - 15,000 Local (students) tickets - Galle - 10,000

Displaying activities has not been carried out during this period. 2015- Sales publications of the Central Cultural Fund – Rs. 3038674.00

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Activities of the publication division from 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2015 haven‟t been done.

Oinment

Book Binding

Restoration

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National Image School Progress of the National Statue School from 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2015

 Study section

1. Enrollment of students and conduct interviews and practical tests for the new educational year 2015-2017 2. Conducting lectures of special lecturers. 3. According to syllabus, 50% of all study parts have been accomplished. 4. About 50% of one day education tours has been covered.

 Production section 01. 50% of images production has been ended under peace rate. 02. 45% of external orders has been finished and handed over. 03. 65% orders received from projects of the Institution and Ministry has been finished and handed over.

 Special programmes fulfilled by the institution relating to the 2015 01. Preparation of 33 images of Yapahuwa lion for Souvenirs of China Spring Festival 02. Preparation of accessing pandol for Law Students Buddhist Brotherhood Foundation of Colombo Law College. 03. Preparation of Ahalepolakumarihami statue ( height 7 feet) 04. Preparation of decoration and exhibition stalls for Poson Zone of Aluvihara Rajamahavihara in Mathale. 05. Preparation of Temple trees (Vesak Festival) pandol and exhibition stall 06. Preparation of pandol and exhibition stall for world cultural dad 07. Preparation of pandol (50‟-16‟) for the 125th anniversary festival – Department of Archology 08. Organization activities for making opening ceremony pandol after having conserved Stupa of Abhegiri Vihara.

02. Programmes are to be scheduled for the third quarter. 01. Completing study parts prescribed in 02nd quarter relating to the syllabus. 02. Readiness to 4 days educational tour of students for the year 2015-2017. 03. Completing and handing over orders received to the institution in the year.

03. Proposed programme for the year 2016 01. Coveing of all parts belong to the syllabus relating to Image Study Course 02. Going for educational tours (one day / Four days) relating to the year under student activities. 03. Organizing an exhibition and certificates awarding ceremony for 03 academic years. 04. Constructing of new building complex of National Image School 05. Completing special orders received to production sector in the year. 06. Completing production of proposed statue for Statues stalls

Income of from January 2015 to June - Rs.7, 759,727.79

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Progress report of the National Image School from January to June -2015

Study section  Enrolment of students and conducting interviews and practical tests for the new academic year 2015-2017.  Enrolment of Student

 Practical Tests

 Conducting lectures of special lecturers.

 Promotion of students one day study tour.

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Production Section  Production of images in accordance with the Annual production plan (i) Under permanent technician (ii) Under piece rate Special orders carried out by the production section from January to June -2015  Preparation of accessing pandol for pitith chanting of the Buddhist Brotherhood Foundation of Colombo law college.

 Preparation of Ehelepola Kumarihami statue for Mathale Pallepola Vihara.

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 Preparation of Pandol and Exhibition stall in Temple Trees inline with the Vesak festival.

 Preparation of Ransivigeya and Image exhibition stall at the Mathale Aluvihara Rajamaha Vihara inline with the Poson festival.

 Preparation of pandol and exhibition stall in the Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology inline with the world cultural Day celebrations.

 125th commemoration of the Department of Archeology.

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8. Galle Heritage Foundation

Vision Making the World Heritage Living City of Galle Fort a cultural tourist center of excellence.

Mission To conserve Galle Fort as a historic cultural city center and a site of archaeological importance and develop it to be a cultural tourist location of excellence.

Objectives (a) To promote the preservation, conservation, and development, of the Galle Fort together with its historic hinterland, as a historic city centre and as an area of Archaeological interest: (b) Subject to provision of written law, to acquire hold, maintain and dispose of, any immovable and movable property within the Galle Fort and its historic hinterland which has historical, cultural or aesthetic value: (c) To promote interest among the resident of the Galle Fort in the preservation of the houses, buildings and other property within the said Fort and its historic hinterland. (d) To provide necessary modern facilities to tourist. (e) To promote the welfare of the residents of the Galle Fort and of its historic hinterland.

Provision for 2015 and financial progress as at 2015.06.30

Annual Provision Expenditure as at Financial progress (Rs.mn.) 30.06.2015 % (Rs.mn.) Recurrent Expenditure 09 3.57 40% Capital Expenditure 09 0.87 10% Income - 1.16

Current Staff as at 2015-06-30

Designation Category Approved Exciting

employers employe

Permanent Permanent Temporary Contract

Temporary Contract

Director/ Chief Executive Officer MM 1-1 01 - 01 Administrative Officer JM 1-1 01 - 01 Accounts Officer JM 1-1 01 01

Project Assistant (Planning) MA 3 02 01

Project Assistant (Information MA 3 01 01 center)

Project Assistant (coordinating) MA 3 02 01 Project Assistant (Accounts) MA 3 01 - Management Assistant MA 1-1 04 04 Driver PL 3 01 01

Office Assistant PL 1 01 01

Security Guard PL 1 04 02

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Total Number of Employees‟:- 13

Seminars and Lectures A lecture was conducted for 200 students of the President‟s College at Matara on 26.01.2015 the topic was “National Heritage and World Heritage of Sri Lanka.

Local training Course Institution No of participators Duration Course on a Ruhunu Tourist Bureau 01 02 weeks “Guiding Tourists”

Foreign training Tharanga Liyana Arachchi participated in explorer heritage conference hold in Jakarta of Indonesia on 18.05.2015 Development Programme Objective Project/Programme Provision Expenditu Project Physic for 2015 re as at Period al (Rs. 30th June Progre Million) 2015(Rs. ss Million) Development of Purchasing Capital 12 0.2 0.01 10% Capital Assets & Assets & capacity Months capacity building. building. Project to Improve mutual co-orporation the knowledge of programme among the 1 step School Children and fort cities 100% develop facilities 2.0 0.372 01year for tourists in Galle “Daye Urumaya 100% Fort. Lamainta” Programme Awareness Programme 100%

Project for the Conservation of Sipnara 08 conservation of old Building 2.5 0.195 15% Building of Galle Months Fort. Project for the Conservation of Moon 08 conservation of old Bastion 1.5 0.01 90% Dungeon of Galle Months Fort. Heritage Calendar Implementation of Heritage Calendar 12 (Thaipongal festival. 0.181 35% Wesak Festival, Months Nanumura festival) Maintaining Galle fort Development and Conservation of Clock 10 Conservation Tower 2.45 0.287 10% projects Conservation of Bell Months Tower

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Infrastructure Preperation of street 10 0.35 10% Development name boards Months

Tangible /Intangible activities and special activities and legal affairs Intangible

2015.01.01 Pirith Chanting Ceremony

2015.01.14 Thaipongal festival – Kadirawelauda Kovil,Galle.

2015.04.15 An Anointing Ceremony rich with cultural elements for the Sinhala and Hindu New Year was held at the Fort.

2015.05.24 A prize giving for winners of Sunday school competition conducted under the theme “The Heritage of the Nation is for Children”

2015.06.12 “Damma” sermon by Venerable Ududumbara Kashapa

2015.06.02 Blood donation campaign organized in collaboration with the Grama Niladhari of Sudharmalaya Temple, Galle Fort.

Tangible

Fixing the Moon bastion to prevent moisture to maintain the gallery of sculptures and Arts.

Implementing programs of 3rd and 4th quarter 2015

 Finishing conservation work of Bell Tower.  Starting conservation work of Clock Tower.  Opening Art and sculpture gallery in Moon Bastion.  Developing the drainage near the Sipnara Building.

Proposed project for 2016

 Repairing Sipnara Building.  Repairing Drainage at Baladaksha Mawatha.  Building conservation and repairing gate in Black Fort.  Repairing electricity system on rampart wall of fort.  Repairing the gate in the rampart wall boxes.

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Pirith chanting ceremony Thaipongal Festival, on the first day of 2015 Kadiravelayudha Kovil

Knowledge Exchange Programme Anointing ceremony rich with among Fort cities cultural items – Galle Fort

Damma” sermon venerable Price Giving for Winners of Ududumbara Kashapa Sunday school Competition

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9. Public Performance Board

Vision For the sake of building a disciplined society, to govern the public performance in an appropriate and comparative manner taking social responsibility to pave the way for a better Art.

Mission To encourage the production of shows and artistic creations meant for public exhibition in compliance with the theme “Art and Social Responsibility” and to take necessary measures to make the public aware of such aspects in order to build a disciplined society.

Objective To expedite previewing of films, dramas and shows and issue of permits to render an efficient and effective service for the progress of the above industries.

Main Functions Main functions that have been entrusted with the Public Performance Board have been restricted to a limited area. Accordingly, public performances which can exert any influence upon Sri Lankan Society have been categorized as locally produced and imported films, dramatic performances and all other public shows. The above categories are previewed and monitored under the Public Performance Act and according to the vision of the institution and certified as to their suitability for public exhibition. As such the main functions of the PPB are granting approval, refusal, classification of public performances, recommendation, edition as and when necessary. 1 Allocation and Financial Progress - 2015

Allocation for 2015 Financial Progress as Rs. Million. at 2015.06.30 Rs.Mn.

Recurrent 5.00 2.91

Capital 7.00 0.28

Total 12.00 3.19

2.Progress - 2015 Creations previewed by the Public Performance Board during the period from 1st Jan 2015 to 30th June 2015 for Issuing Permits

1. Films Number of Productions Sinhala 25 Tamil 35 Hindi 08 English 27 Other foreign languages - Dramas/Shows/ D V D / C D Approved Drama 101 Banned Drama - Approved Shows 142 DVD 43 Total 381

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Classification of Films For Unrestricted Public Performance (U) 80 More suitable for adults (A) 11 Adults only (X) 04 Banned from screening in Sri Lanka - Suitable for Public Performance 95

Income Generated from 2011 to 2015 The income generated by issuing permits for films, trailers, stage dramas, pageants and shows forwarded to the Public Performance Board in 2010, 2011, 2012,2013 and 2014 is as follows.

. Year Income (Rs.Mn)

2011 2.73

2012 3.00 2013 3.15 2014 4.36 2015 as at 30th June 1.69

5. Cadre - 2015

Approved Cadre Current Staff

Staff Grade - 01 01

Subordinate Staff - 04 04 Minor Staff - 02 01

05. Programmes to be implemented in the third and fourth quarters of June 2015. I. To examine the suitability of locally produced films, plays and all other public performance for public exhibition under the Public Performance Act and the Vision of the Board and to grant approval, refuse, classify these for public performances, or recommend editing. II. The multimedia projector which was purchased by the Ministry for the use of the Public Performance Board is to be utilized to preview 3D films at the Mini Theatre that has been erected on the premises of the Public Performance Board. III. If the Ministry supplies a DCP 2k projector to the Board granting the request made, DCP and 3D films are to be previewed at the Mini Theatre of the Public Performance Board. Here, a fee will be charged in respect of the Theatre, and it will be credited to the Account maintained by the Ministry. IV. The Gazette Notification specifying amended charges has been issued, and under the current situation, there is a possibility of achieving a financial progress. V. Arrangements have been made to amend the Public Performance Act, (An in depth study has been carried out visiting even foreign countries such as America, Japan etc.)

06. Proposed Programmes for 2016 To rescind the Public Performance Act, and to table the new Act to the Parliament.

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