The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Yangon, upon the invitation of the Board of Trustees, participated in a religious and cultural programme featuring a Waso Dana and Robe Offering and a certificate presentation ceremony for Venerable monks who successfully completed the Myanmar Government “Pahtamabyan” examination. The event was held on Sunday, 9 August 2026, at the renowned Pa-Auk Taw Ya (Htauk Kyant) Buddhist Academic and Meditation Institute in Yangon.
The event was attended by Mrs. Prabashini Ponnamperuma, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, together with officials and staff of the Embassy and a group of Sri Lankan pilgrims. The participation of the Embassy formed part of its continued efforts to strengthen the longstanding cultural, religious and people-to-people relations between Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
The participation of the Embassy in this significant religious observance reflects the deep-rooted Buddhist heritage shared by Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
