Embassy of Sri Lanka USA

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, a walk by a group of Buddhist monks throughout the United States advocating world peace which was attracted by the people of the United States and around the world. By offering traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, the Embassy joined the Dana organized by the Sri Lankan community in the DMV area held at the National United Methodist Church which was attended by over 200 Buddhist monks. The Ambassador, upon invitation by Secretary of District of Columbia Ms. Kimberly A. Basset attended the interfaith ceremony held at the Washington National Cathedral. Thousands of people were gathered around the Cathedral showing their support for the Walk for Peace. Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe was joined by Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Madhuka Wickramarachchi. The Head Priest and the monks stopped momentarily at the Embassy where the Ambassador offered Atapirikara and pinned the Sri Lankan flag on the robe of Ven.Pannakara. The staff of the Embassy and the Sri Lankan community offered flowers and greeted the Walk. The Embassy distributed water bottles to all the devotees on the Walk which was highly appreciated. The Ambassador, staff of the Embassy and the members of the Sri Lankan community then walked with the monks.