Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්‍යාන්තර සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ශාලාව
Sri Lankan Government
Grounds1,500 m²
Design and construction
Architect(s)Dai Nianci[1]
Website
www.bmich.lk

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), (

Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister (1956–1959).[2]

The construction of the hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China.

In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China.[2]

Management

The day-to-day operations of the BMICH is overseen its Director, who is appointed by the board of management of the S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which was established by the S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation Act No. 2 of 1975

By law, at its formation BNMF is exempted from all Tax and duties of the Government of Sri Lanka and the local government.[3]

Board of management

The board of management of the BNMF maintains the BMICH complex. Its board is specified by S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation Act and includes the

Sirima Bandaranaike during her lifetime (if not holding an ex officio member) and thereafter, the eldest surviving descendant of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike willing and able to serve; and two distinguished persons in the fields of foreign affairs, law, education or the arts; nominated by Sirima Bandaranaike during her lifetime, and thereafter, by the Bandaranaike descendant.[3]

Facilities

The building has over 1,500 m2 (16,000 sq ft) of floorspace, and is located in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo. An up-to-date library with volumes of literature on almost all subjects is available for the use of research for delegates visiting the BMICH. To facilitate with banking needs, a bank is located near the main hall. Due to the high-profile events taking place within the venue the Sri Lanka Police maintains a permanent detachment and the Mount Lavinia Hotel has a restaurant. The Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre has floor area covering 4,500 sq. m. consists of two exhibition halls, lobby, dining room, lounge, kitchen and other VIP amenities.

Bandaranaike Museum

Located in a 2000 square foot area within the main hall of the BMICH complex, is the Bandaranaike Museum containing personal artifacts of S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and

Sirima Bandaranaike. Originally commissioned in 1973 following the completion of the BMICH, it was expanded in 2005 to include artifacts of Sirima Bandaranaike, who died in 2000.[4]

Events

Several high-profile events and exhibitions have been held in the venue, including the

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013. It is host to the annual EDEX Expo. It has become a popular venue for convocations
ceremonies.

Local Events

There have been some local events and exhibitions held in Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC) such as

Organisations

Found within the large grounds are several government and private organisations. These include:

External links

References

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  3. ^ a b "S. W. R. D. BANDARANAIKE NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION". lawnet.gov.lk. Ministry of Justice - Sri Lanka. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  4. ^ "The Bandaranaike Museum". swrdbandaranaike.lk. SWRD BANDARANAIKE MUSEUM. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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