Discover Sri Lanka Competition 2023

The objective of this program is to create awareness of Sri Lanka, its history, places of interest, culture, and what it has to offer. All entries will be posted on our website, and the winners will be recognized at the 75th Independence Day Celebration on February 12th, 2023 at the Windmill Library Auditorium.

Application deadline for this competition is January 20th, midnight. 

Competition Guidelines

Based on your age, choose a competition you are interested in. You may find facts from various sources including the internet. However, your entries should be creatively made in your own terms. Please cite your sources.

Please contact the Competition Chairs listed below regarding any further questions or concerns.

Namal Wickramasinghe
Email: namalw2011@gmail.com
Phone: 702-417-5382

Aruna Abeykoon
Email: arunaabeyakoon@gmail.com
Phone: 702-910=7643


Group 1

Ages: 8 years old and younger  |  Topic: Sri Lanka

Art Competition 
Paper Size: 9in x 12in

Essay Competition
English | Typed or handwritten
Word-count: Minimum of 100 words

Group 2

Ages: 9 – 12 years old  |  Topic: Historical Places or Festivals of Sri Lanka.

Examples: Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya ,Dambulla,  Wesak, Poson ( Mahindagamanaya) Thai Pongal, Christmas, Sinhala and Tamil New year,  etc.

Art Competition
Paper Size: 11in x 14in

Essay Competition
English | Typed or handwritten
Wordcount: Minimum of 200 words

Video Competition 
English, Sinhala or Tamil | Presentation with voice over
Duration: 2 – 3 minutes 

Group 3

Ages: 13 – 16 years old  |  Topic: Historical Places, Village life, or local industries of Sri Lanka

Examples: Anuradhapura, Pollonaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Yala, Kumana, Vilpaththu, Tea industry, Gem mining, etc.

Art Competition
Paper or Canvas Size: 16in x 20in

Essay Competition
English, Sinhala or Tamil | Typed or handwritten
Wordcount: Minimum of 250 words

Video Competition
English, Sinhala or Tamil | Presentation with voice over
Duration: 3 – 4 minutes 

Group 4

Ages: 17 years and older  |  Topic: Sri Lankan Independence, visit Sri Lanka or any related topic relevant to Sri Lanka 

Video Competition
English, Sinhala or Tamil | Presentation with voice over
Duration: 4 – 5 minutes