The 12^th Symposium of the International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance's Study Group on Music and Minorities with a joint day with the Study Group on Indigenous Music and Dance organized by the Department of Fine Arts of the University of Kelaniya

is a major international event with more than 60 scholars from around the world, including Sri Lankans representing various universities within the country.

This was a hybrid symposium with a rich program planned for 04-09 December 2023. The Opening ceremony took place on 4^th December at the University of Kelaniya at the K-14 auditorium, followed by four full symposium days at the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau auditorium. On 9^th December, there will be an excursion to the Sri Lankan indigenous, Vedda community in Dambana, Mahiyanganaya to give foreign scholars to experience Vedda cultural values with music, dance, and cuisine.

Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, Director General of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Dr. Sudath Senarath, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Heads of the Departments graced the opening ceremony.