The awarding ceremony of Mitsubishi Asian Children’s Enikki festa organized by the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO with the sponsorship of the Mitsubishi Corporation to appreciate the school children who won the “Mitsubishi Asian Children’s Enikki Festa” picture-diary competition was held on August 28 at Temple Trees, with the chair of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is the Chairperson to the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO, together with H.E. ISOMATA Akio, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka.
The “Enikki Festa” competition is held with the objective of fostering intercultural empathy among Asian children while nurturing creativity and 300 winners were felicitated from the competition held in Sri Lanka.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that this program embodies a special recognition of imagination, creativity, and friendship among nations and further emphasized that through the children’s creations, Sri Lanka shares its values, traditions, and everyday life with the world while carrying the pride of the nation to the international stage.
The Prime Minister also extended her special appreciation for the assistance extended by the Government of Japan towards Sri Lanka’s development in various fields, including education and technological advancement.
the Prime Minister stated:
Our government is fully committed to an education system that fosters not only academic excellence but also creativity. In our future education policies, equal importance will be given to arts, culture, and vocational skills, alongside science and technological knowledge, with a focus on holistic development. Our goal is not only to nurture successful professionals but also to prepare balanced, creative, and empathetic citizens.
Addressing the ceremony, H.E. ISOMATA Akio, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, congratulated the winning children and commended the commitment of the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO in organizing this competition. He also highlighted the importance of the competition in enabling children to learn about cultural values from different countries.
The event was also attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary-General of the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO Prof. Prabath Jayasinghe, Deputy Secretary Nalaka Ratnayake, along with invited guests, parents, and school children.
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