Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The National Ceremony to officially announce the proposal to declare the Theravada Thripitaka a World Heritage, will be held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises today.

The President's Media Unit said that the event will be held under the patronage of the Chief Prelates of the 3 Nikaya's and President Maithripala Sirisena.

Accordingly, the proposal to be submitted to UNESCO, along with other Theravada Buddhist countries will be officially announced today.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....