Heritage to Future begins for the first time at Laksala

Heritage to Future, a cultural show was declared open  at the end of the Summer Camp for school children on 24^th evening at Laksala Premises,  Colombo 07. As a chief guest Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development participated in this event. Heritage to Future” is  a free cultural show for both locals and foreigners. In this event, Laksala demonstrated art and craft making activities for tourists to get some flavour of experiential tourism. The tea tasting and traditional medicinal experiences, which were being carried out, was a unique experience for tourists. Those who attended this show appreciated these free activities which they did not experience from anywhere else in Sri Lanka. 

The free Summer Camp for school children is organized by Laksala in collaboration with National Crafts Council to ‘make your own craft’. This summer camp offered hands-on experiential learning, help students  build a unique Interest, leads to express  their creativity, allow  for a deep dive into new skills and help with mental stimulation & physical activity from 20th to 24th this month.

Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala, Ms. Heshani Bogollagama, Chairperson of National Crafts Council, officials from Laksala  and National Crafts Council and distinguished guests were present in the show.  

Getting ready for Heritage to Future on the final day

Children at the Summer Camp is ready for Heritage to Future, a cultural show to be open soon.

The final day of the Summer Camp at Laksala

Children who were in the Summer Camp are diligent even on the last day too.   They are preparing their crafts for Heritage to Future, Cultural Show.  

Summer Camp day 04 continues with extreme weather

Children are keen on engaging in activities at Summer Camp  amidst adverse weather condition. Tomorrow will be the last day of the Summer Camp followed by Heritage to Future Cultural show which will start at 5.00pm at Laksala, Thummulla.   

Rain failed to cease Summer Camp day 03

Children at Summer Camp, which has been conducted at Laksala, Thummulla, attended to continue their day 03 programme  amid heavy rain today (22^nd). 

Day 02 in the Handicrafts Summer Camp at Laksala

Today is the day 02 of the Summer Camp, which is jointly organized by Laksala and National Crafts Council, at Thummulla from 20^th to 24th August 2019.

The Summer camp for school children begins

First time in Sri Lanka, a Free Summer Camp for school children was declared open this morning (20^th) at Laksala Premises, No 215, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. As a chief guest Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development participated in this event with a group of foreign delegates.

This  five day free cams ,which  runs  from 20th to 24th this month, was organized by Laksala in collaboration with National Crafts Council. Materials and trainers will be provided for students free of charge . This summer camp will offer hands-on experiential learning, help students  build a unique Interest, leads to express  their creativity, allow  for a deep dive into new skills and help with mental stimulation & physical activity.