Glitter at Sigiriya [November 22 2008]

Plans are under way to illuminate the world famous Sigiriya Rock fortress during the night hours and to put up a light show initially on Fridays and Saturdays, in an effort to attract more tourists to the site. The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to initiate the project. The government plans to obtain foreign funds for the project through the Department of External Resources after obtaining necessary approval from the relevant institutions.