Cultural Synergy: India-Sri Lanka "Lotus Roots" Art Exhibition at City of Dreams 🎨

• Event Overview: The Delhi-based NGO ‘Empowerment’ is launching "Lotus Roots," an international art initiative featuring a joint residency and exhibition for 10 Indian and 10 Sri Lankan female-identifying painters. • Venue & Timing: The public exhibition will be hosted at The Shoppes at City of Dreams (South Asia’s largest integrated resort) in Colombo on March 28 and 29, 2026. • Economic & Sector Impact: Tourism & Retail: The event leverages the premium retail space at City of Dreams to drive footfall, following the success of previous high-profile exhibitions like that of photographer Raffaella Fernando. Creative Economy: Aims to strengthen bilateral ties and provide a commercial platform for both emerging and established artists in the arts and culture sector. Regional Collaboration: Highlights growing cross-border partnerships in the services and hospitality industries, specifically targeting cultural exchange between India and Sri Lanka. • Background: This project follows ‘Empowerment’s’ long history of international initiatives, including "Beyond Borders 2025" and "Colours of Harmony," aimed at fostering global connections through the creative industries. 📈 _Data based on official event announcement (March 2026)._