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2.A Arts Council of Sri Lanka 1 Ministry of Culture and the Arts Progress 2011 Compiled by the Planning Division to provide details on the progress of the planed programmes according to the “Mahinda Chinthana Ediri Dekma” conducted by the Ministry in 2011 and to introduce plans for 2012 Published by Ministry of Culture and the Arts 8th Floor Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla. 2 Message from Hon. Minister It is with a future vision that I extend my best wishes to the Progress Report which unvails the success and progress of the programmes and projects implementing by the Ministry in conformity with the National Cultural Policy and in accordance with the “Mahinda Chinthana” Policy Statement. All institutions functioning under the purview of this Ministry has implemented their programmes with proper management plan adhering to a national policy. Progress recorded by the projects and annual programmes such as performing Art Theatre, SAARC Cultural Centre, Printing of Sinhala Dictionary, Encyclopedia and books of modern era as well as of ancient times, literary, music, theatre, art and sculpture, dancing programmes, Rupavahini Award Ceremonies etc. gives great pleasure. The revival that we could trigger in the sphere of Culture and the Arts of Sri Lanka is a resounding victory offered by the Mahinda Chinthana Policy Programme. Our objective is to use domestic culture and the Arts for the interest of ordinary masses. It is my fervent hope that decisions, policies and programmes launched by this Ministry may achieve success in every respect. T.B. Ekanayake Minister of Culture and the Arts ! 3 !!! Preface “Our dedicated contribution towards the Journey based on “Mahinda Chinthana” Future Vision, to be the Emerging wonder of Asia”. Physical and financial resources allocated in respect of this Ministry for the year 2011 were invested perfectly in respective objectives and the outcome could be passed to the client-community. This is the satisfaction we derived from our tireless efforts. We have been charged with the task of upgrading our culture which displays the quality and superiority of our people’s behavior. Conservation and promotion of the Arts that have in-extricable links with the culture too, have been entrusted to us. It was an enormous backing for us to receive state patronage for projects and programmes designed by this Ministry applying methodologies and strategic principles laid out in the “Mahinda Chinthana” and Mahinda Chinthana Future Vision. Accordingly, our Ministry together with the Department of Cultural Affairs, Central Cultural Fund, Tower Hall Theatre Foundation, Public Performance Board and Arts Council of Sri Lanka implemented our own programmes with diligence. Literary Arts Award Ceremony and other Award Ceremonies which promote all aspects of the Arts, programmes that encourage artistes, printing and distribution of books, promotion of library services, construction of National Theatre in Colombo, commencement of construction works of National Art Academy at Kundasale, tourist Cultural Centre and Tsunami Research Centre at Hikkaduwa, renovation and opening of Tower Hall Theatre, commencement of construction works of many Divisional Cultural Centres and writing of volume (vi) of the Mahawamsa, taking measures to bring forward and promote hidden Arts such as ‘Angam’ Martial Art are the major feats we could achieve during the period under review. After establishing peace in this country under the astute leadership of His Excellency the President, a great revival was recorded in the sphere of Arts. Under the circumstances, we try our best to implement our usual programmes dynamically and successfully expecting an increase in the allocation of Rs.2100mn, in 2015 against Rs.1800mn. in 2011. We ensure our uninterrupted dedication towards the mission, ‘Building a new Sri Lanka’ with patriotic sentiments. Wimal Rubasinghe Secretary Ministry of Culture and the Arts 4 Content Institutions Page No 01. Ministry of Culture and the Arts 06 - 24 02. Department of Cultural Affairs 25 - 33 Sri Lanka Arts Council 34 - 41 03. Central Cultural Fund 42 - 54 04. Tower Hall Theatre Foundation 55 - 60 05. Public Performance Board 61 - 63 5 01. Ministry of Culture and the Arts Vision : Being a proud Sri Lankan nation blessed with national heritages to go forward with the other countries of the world as a country with unique culture that promotes development. Mission : To assist in building Sri Lanka as a proud nation with a unique Sri Lankan identity by facilitating the emergence of a culture that would develop all communities of the country while in the process of protecting and preserving Sri Lankan national heritages. Objectives: The objectives have been identified in the belief that the culture of a country is the primary mechanism that helps in accomplishing most productively all programmes being introduced for the well being of the people of the country. 1. To build a positive cultural environment that would help direct the people on their own in a manner that would successfully accomplish the general national development policy of the country. 2. To promote cultural diversity and thereby to prevent harm caused to positive cultural characteristics though various forces. 3. To pave the way to organize the cultural life of the people of the country through preservation, maintenance and utilization of cultural heritages. 4. To motivate the people to identify positive cultural characteristics and thereby to promote a culture with distinct Sri Lankan identity. 5. To help the people in identifying themselves the external and internal factors causing cultural downfall and in exterminating these factors. 6. To pave the way to inculcate in the society the fact culture is and energetic, challenging and free force. 6 Department • Department of Cultural Affairs Statutory bodies • Central Cultural Fund • Tower Hall Theatre Foundation • Public Performance Board • Sri Lanka Arts Council 1.1 Allocations - 2011, Financial progress as at 30.09.2011, Approved cader and current staff Programme Allocation for 2011 Financial Progress as (Rs.Mn) at 30.09.2011 (Rs.Mn) Recurrent Minister's Office 21.150 13.932 General Administration 55.550 39.891 Social Cultural Integrations 592.024 474.981 and Cultural Promotin Sub total 668.724 528.804 Capi tal Minister's Office 9.500 6.646 General Administration 8.000 7.046 Social Cultural Integrations ⋆897.100 130.303 and Cultural Promotin Sub total 914.600 143.995 Total 1,583 .32 4 672.799 ⋆Due to unavailability of records on expenditure of funds amounting to Rs 700mn received from the Government of China, that amount has not been included here. Financial Progress at 30.09.2011 100 % 80 60 40 20 0 Financial Progress Progress Financial Minister's General Social Cultural Minister's General Social Cultural Office Administration Integrations Office Administration Integrations and Cultural and Cultural Promotin Promotin Recurrent Capital 7 Approved Carder Current Staff Staff Grade --- 111111 111111 Non Staff Grade - 417 425 Minor --- 367367367 368368368 Minor (Substitute) - 138 1.1. Performance 2011 1.1.1. Cultural Promotion and Construction works Major Activities • Establishment of Cultural Centres on divisional secretariat basis, Ensuring of their maintenance and Implementation of skille development programmes through them. • Supply of diverse Cultural Services • Building a disciplined society • Conservation of national heritage • Setting up of cultural clubs 1.2.1.1 Cultural Centers programme It is expected to establish a cultural center in each and every Divisional Secretary’s Division under the programme. Objectives • Building a disciplined society • Promoting aesthetic skills of children in the area • Bringing them up to international plain through providing opportunities to them getting experience in dancing festivals in foreign countries. I. Opening/Construction of new cultural centers. Province District Divisional Secretariat Division Cultural Centers opened In 2011(2) North Western Kurunegala Panduwasnuwara East Southern Hambantota Beliatta th Cultural Centers to be opened in 4 quarter ( 4) Western Kalutara Ingiriya Central Kandy Pahathahewahata Uva Badulla Lunugala Sabaragamuwa Kegalle Warakapola 8 Opening new cultural centers at Paduwasnuwara & Beliatt a Cultural Centers to be Co nstructed in 2011 (37 ) North Western Puttalama Pallama Mahakumbukkadawala Kurunegala Udubaddawa Uva Monaragala Madulla Monaragala Badalkumura Siyabalaanduwa Medagama Badulla Lunugala Ella Eastern Trincomallee Gomarakadawara Trincomalee Ampara Lahugala Kalmune (Tamil) Kalmune (Muslim) Batticalo a Erawur Town Manmunai North Central Anuradhapuraya Palagala Galnewa Thambuththegama Mahavilachchiya Northren Jaffna Wadamarachchi Thelippalai Uduwil Chankanai Karainagar Mannar Pesale Sabaragamuwa Kegalle Warakapola Rathnapura Weligepola Kollonna Godakawela Rathnapura Imbulpe Kahawatta Opanayake Southern Galle We livitiya Divithura Habaraduwa New Cultural Centers to be newly constructed in 2012 (9) 9 Cultural Centers are to be constructed in Northern and Eastern Provinces.The Ministry has inspected the plots of land identified by the Divisional Secretariat for construction of cultural centers in the District of Ampara, Jaffna and Trincomallee. Arrangements have been made to obtain. Feasibility Reports for suitabale plots of land. 9 I. Aesthetic and other courses conducted at free of charge in cultural centers. ••• Up Country dancing ••• Painting & Scuplture ••• Low country dancing ••• Pre-Schools ••• Sabaragamuwa Dancing ••• Physical and Mental development ••• Folk Dancing
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