Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Most independent socio-economic analysts believe Sri Lanka's foundation needs to be based on spiritual, ethnic and cultural diversity. Therefore, May 21, the world day for cultural diversity for dialogue and development, is of much significance to Sri Lanka. We hope that on all sides petty minded extremists will not be allowed to push Sri Lanka to a point where we will be forced to build on sand and crash when a big storm comes.
In a statement to mark the event, the United Nations laments artistes are unable to make ends meet and the cultural tourism sector has been greatly affected because of the cancellation of cultural events, the closure of cultural institutions, the suspension of community cultural practices, empt...