The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil joined the International Food and Culture Bazaar organized by the Group of Spouses of Heads of Mission (GCCM) (Grupo dos Cônjuges dos Chefes de Missão), on 30 May 2026 at the Brasilia Art Museum (Museu de Arte de Brasília - MAB), where dozens of embassies exhibit handicrafts, showcase local traditions, artistic performances, and sell typical dishes to the public and international community.

The Group of Spouses of Heads of Mission (GCCM) is a non-profit association based in Brasília, formed by Spouses of Ambassadors and Diplomats. Currently Sri Lanka is represented in the GCCM by Spouse of the Ambassador Stephen Senanyake of Sri Lanka for promoting international solidarity through the organization of cultural and diplomatic events, donating the funds raised to local charities. The group's main focus is to support social projects and vulnerable communities in the Federal District of Brasilia.

During this years’ Bazaar, the visitors were educated that ‘Ceylon (say-lawn) tea’ is a tea produced on the island nation of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and highlighted that Sri Lanka is small, but it has an enormous range in elevation, climate, soil type, plant variations, and weather, and therefore the flavors and character of the teas produced in Sri Lanka are vary greatly. They had the opportunity to taste and purchase authentic different varieties of Ceylon Tea from the Sri Lankan stall.

Showcasing that Sri Lanka is historically famous for its cinnamon and Sri Lankan cuisine is characterized by unique spice blends with heavy use of Sri Lankan cinnamon, evolved from the 'true cinnamon' tree, which is named botanically as Cinnamomum zeylanicum to reflect its Sri Lankan origins, the island's national staple, Rice was served with Sri Lankan cuisine seasoned with Sri Lankan Cinnamon for the visitors.

The Bazaar attracted more than 3,000 visitors and featured the participation of over 45 embassies based in Brasília. Sri Lanka’s world-renowned products, rich culinary heritage vibrant tourism attractions, and unique cultural traditions were highly admired by both local and international visitors to the Sri Lankan stall. 

For the very first time, on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, 30 May 2026, the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Brazil contributed its’ 100%, full proceeds of the Sri Lankan stall to the GCCM to support social projects and vulnerable communities in the Federal District of Brasilia. Commemorating the birth, enlightenment (Pali: Nibbāna, Sanskrit: Nirvāṇa), and passing away (Parinirvāna) of the Lord Buddha, the Embassy premises was also decorated and lighted with the traditional Sri Lankan Vesak Lanterns. The name Vesak is derived from the Pali term vesākha or Sanskrit vaiśākha for the lunar month of Vaisakha,(May) which is considered the month of Lord Buddha's birth.

Embassy of Sri Lanka 

Brazil

08 June 2026