Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka said that many antiquities taken from the country by the United Kingdom during the colonial period, including the statue of Tara, will be returned to Sri Lanka.
The Minister pointed out that an education system that suits the country and culture should be created in a manner that instills a sense of pride in the minds of the people about their country.
Minister Wickramanayaka expressed these views during a press conference themed ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ held at the Presidential Media Centre yesterday (15).
The Minister further said:
“The majority of the community believes there is an economic problem in the country today. However, our Ministry holds the responsibility of shaping the people of Sri Lanka into good citizens. Our Ministry has the official mandate to work towards creating a better society.
“Additionally, the country lacks an education system that aligns with our cultural needs, which has led to a societal crisis. This situation has resulted in the emergence of a group of people who lack love for their country and pride in their heritage, putting the nation at risk of becoming subjugated. Therefore, our Ministry has implemented several programmes to prevent this outcome and save the people.
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