Commemorating World Tourism Day 2024, aligning with the theme of ‘Tourism and Peace, ’ the Tourism Club, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya proudly organized a series of events on the 27th of September 2024 at the premises of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The event was scheduled for two phases, where the morning session featured Senior Lecturer Dr. Manoji Harischandra, Head of the Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, disseminating knowledge on ‘Tourism and Peace’. Most prominently, during this event, the Tourism Club of the University of Kelaniya launched the ‘Journal of Tourism’, expanding the interest of undergraduates in tourism-based research.

The evening session was conducted by Mrs. Manusha Weerawardena, Trainer/Consultant of Grooming at the Colombo School of Etiquette workshop on ‘Etiquette and Grooming’ delivering a practical demonstration for the undergraduates.

Senior Prof. M. M. Gunatilake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences honoured the event as the Chief Guest, while Senior Lecturer Mrs. Umanga Rammungoda, Head of the Department of Archaeology, Chair/Senior Prof. Prishanta Gunawardhana, Senior Prof. Anura Manatunga, Prof. Herath Madana Bandara and other academic staff members of the Department of Archeology graced the event.  

The program was sponsored by Ms. Madhumali Wijethunga, Founder, Director and CEO of Steeple Tours (Pvt) Ltd, Makola, Kiribathgoda.

This event was an enriching experience, highlighting the importance of tourism in fostering peace and cultural understanding.