Cultural centre to promote fine arts

By Jayaweera Sugathapala ATTANAGALLA

Sri Lanka’s first ever National Cultural Centre (NCC) is scheduled to be opened at Veyangoda before the end of this year.

The centre includes an auditorium, library, and information centre on culture, managed by a committee comprising cultural activists and artists working under broad guidelines formulated by the state.

The Centre consists of a second building that serves as a research facility while the main auditorium building targets education primarily among art loving youth.

This centre will pave the way for promotion and propagation of fine arts and performing arts, a senior official of the Cultural Ministry said.