Cultural Connection Hub
Stay connected to Sri Lankan culture while in the Gulf — events, celebrations & gatherings near you.
12 events across the Gulf
The annual cultural and social gathering of the Qatar Puttalamese diaspora — Sri Lankans with roots in Puttalam District — drawing around 300 people from over 40 families. Activiti…
Official ceremony at the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai marking 76 years of Sri Lankan independence. Attended by the Sri Lankan expatriate community from Dubai, Sharjah, A…
A prestigious diplomatic reception at the Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, celebrating Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day. Attended by approximately 120 ambassadors and heads of mission…
A full-day Sri Lankan cultural extravaganza at Zabeel Park drawing over 4,000–5,000 visitors. Headlined by Sri Lanka's iconic pop duo Bathiya & Santhush (BNS), alongside rapper Ran…
Independence Day ceremony at the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai under the theme "Towards a National Resilience Renaissance". Hosted by Consul General Alexi Gunasekera, att…
The Sri Lankan Majlis Qatar (SLMQ) hosted a celebration of Sri Lanka's 77th Independence Day for the Sri Lankan Muslim community in Qatar. The event brought together Sri Lankan Mus…
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi hosted approximately 350 Sri Lankan community members for a Ramadan Iftar under the theme "Unity Beyond Borders; Peace Without Limit." The gat…
The first-ever standalone Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration organised by Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors – UAE (SLQS-UAE). Limited to 150 participants including children. Activi…
A major community Avurudu celebration in Jeddah drawing over 800 Sri Lankans and family members of diverse faiths and backgrounds. The day began with the traditional oil lamp light…
A multi-performer Sri Lankan music concert at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School Dubai, showcasing established and contemporary Sri Lankan artists: Kasun, Jagath, Abh…
A three-day commemoration of the Thrice-Blessed Day at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, drawing over 2,500 Sri Lankans. Day 1 (May 11): Religious observances — "Atasil" (eigh…
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi celebrated the 78th Independence Day with a morning ceremony and evening diplomatic reception at the Sheraton Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The ceremony f…