The proposal to declare the Tripitaka as a UNESCO world heritage was submitted to UN Resident Co-ordinator Hanaa Singer by President Maithripala Sirisena today (Mar 23).
The 'Tripitakabhivandana' Week which began last Saturday culminated with a National ceremony, to announce the proposal made by Sri Lanka to UNESCO to declare the Theravada Tripitaka as a World Heritage.
The event was marked by an event held under the patronage of the Maha Sangha and with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Dalada Maligawa today.
Captured here are images from the event by our photographer Ishanka Sunimal
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