India High Commissioner, Deputy Minister inaugurate Ceylon Craft Week 2026
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Newswire reports that Ceylon Craft Week 2026 opened at Havelock City Mall on October 29, with India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe inaugurating the event.
Newswire says the programme brings together master artisans from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal to present their work and traditional craft practices. Jha said at the opening that arts, crafts and culture connect people across national borders and support longstanding ties between countries, according to Newswire.
Newswire reports that visitors can see Indian handicrafts including Ajrakh block-printed saris, traditional leather juttis and other footwear, and natural perfumes. The event is open to the public at Havelock City Mall through November 1, 2026, according to Newswire.
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