Public Seminar on the Kandyan Convention of 1815
Posted on March 5th, 2019
Public Seminar on the Kandyan Convention of 1815
March 09, 2019 ( Saturday)
Venue: University of Peradeniya, Arts Theatre, Galaha Road, Peradeniya
Tentative Programme
8.15 am – Registration
8.45 am – Inauguration
Introduction and objectives: Dr. C.M. Madduma Bandara, Emeritus Professor, University of Peradeniya
Speakers & Panelists
- Dr. Palitha Kohona, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Former Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Topic: The Kandyan Convention, 1815: Did We Have a Better Option?”
- Sumedha Weerawardhana, University of Peradeniya
Topic: Role of the Maha Sangha in Drafting and Signing of the Convention” - Senaka Weeraratna, Attorney at Law
Topic: A Convention Violated and Dishonored?” - Harendranath Dunuwille, Formerly Mayor, City of Kandy
Topic: Popular Myths and Mis-Conceptions of the Convention” - Samantha Ratwatte, President’s Counsel
Topic: Legality and Currency of the Convention”
10.45 am – Panel Discussion – Open to Participants
11.30 am – Anusasana by The Most Venerable Niyangoda Vijithasiri Anu Nayake Thero, Malwathu Maha Viharaya , Kandy
11.45 am – End of Seminar