Sri Lanka High Commission, Australia

02/11/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐢𝐫 - 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲!

Sri Lanka is famous worldwide for its breathtaking misty highlands and pristine Ceylon Tea. Sip on authentic, freshly brewed tea varieties while exploring the natural heritage of the island at our tea lounge at the Sri Lanka Festival 2026.

👇 Are you Team Plain Ceylon Tea, or do you prefer a rich, spiced Masala Chai? Comment below!

02/11/2026

01/11/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Grace, power, and ancient legends! 6 days until the spectacle begins.

Sri Lankan dance is world-renowned for its intricate footwork, acrobatic flips, and dramatic folklore masks. From sacred temple steps to energetic folk theatre, our performers are practicing hard to leave you spellbound.

👇 Hit the ❤️ button if you’re excited to see live traditional dance performance at the Sri Lanka Festival 2026.

31/10/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟕 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫!

Did you know that traditional Sri Lankan drumming isn't just music - it’s an ancient form of storytelling and communication. From the booming Getaberaya to the hypnotic Yakberaya, the beats will move you from head to toe at the Sri Lanka Festival 2026.
👇 Turn your sound on for our stories today to catch a snippet of these rhythms!

30/10/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 – 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟖 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭!

𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫?

Sri Lankan food is an explosion of flavour built on centuries of spice trade history. From crispy egg hoppers to the rhythmic beat of street-side Kottu Roti, our food stalls are preparing an authentic feast you won't forget Sri Lanka Festival 2026.
👇 What’s the ONE Sri Lankan dish you can’t wait to eat? Let us know in the comments!

29/10/2026

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Sri Lanka right here in Canberra!

Join us for a day celebrating Sri Lanka's dance, music, handcrafted arts, and authentic culinary delights.

Date: Saturday, 07 November 2026
Location: Sri Lanka High Commission, Canberra
Highlights: Cultural performances, music, delicious Sri Lankan food &craft stalls

Bring your family and friends to celebrate Sri Lankan culture together.


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29/10/2026

𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧! 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐦!

May you be blessed with a long and healthy life. We are officially 9 days away from bringing the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Sri Lanka to Canberra!

👇 Tag a friend you want to bring along to the festival!

19/10/2026

𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Sri Lanka High Commission – Canberra
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the temporary position of Clerk/Typist on a part-time basis for a period of six months.

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala. Knowledge of Tamil would be an added advantage.
Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email management.
Ability to work in a diplomatic environment with discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
Previous work handling trade and investments would be useful.
𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.

𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔

Previous experience in administrative and office support duties.
Experience working in the public sector would be an added advantage.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

Position : Clerk/Typist
Employment Type : Part-time, temporary (six months)
Work Location : Sri Lanka High Commission,
No. 61, Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla,
Canberra ACT , 2600

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 : 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) to the official email address of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra:
Email: [email protected]

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

High Commissioner
Sri Lanka High Commission
No. 61, Hampton Circuit
Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600

16/10/2026

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🗓 07 November 2026
📍 Sri Lanka High Commission, Canberra