From December 3-4, 2023, the Consulate General of India,
Hambantota, proudly organized an India Corner at the "Artisan’s Gallery
2023" Industrial Exhibition held at Hall De Galle, Galle. This prestigious
event was orchestrated by the Industrial Development Department under the
Ministry of Industries in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The inaugural
ceremony, held on December 3, was graced by the esteemed presence of Consul
General Shri Harvinder Singh, who inaugurated the event alongside Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the Minister
of Industries and Health, Sri Lanka. The India Corner showcased a catalogue
exhibition featuring exquisite handicraft items from the states of Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. This cultural exposition aimed
to foster collaboration and celebrate the rich artisanal heritage between India
and Sri Lanka.