Historical Value of BMICH - Colombo, Sri Lanka | History from beginin | Sinhala language Documentary

BANDARANAIKE MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HALL (BMICH) WAS ESTABLISHED
Established in memory of the Late Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. S W R D Bandaranaike, The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) was built in honor of the foreign policy of Mr. Bandaranaike. The People’s Republic of China donated LKR 35 million towards the construction of BMICH as a gift to the people of Sri Lanka.

INITIATION (CONSTRUCTION PROCESS WAS INITIATED)
Under the patronage of Madam Sirimavo Bandaranaike (the first stateswoman in the world), the construction of BMICH was initiated at 4pm on November 24th 1970. Peter Keuneman, Minister of Housing along with the Ambassador of China also graced the occasion with their presence.

COMPLETION (CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED)
On 17th May 1973, the construction which involved a workforce of 2000 people, was completed and entrusted to the Sri Lankan Government. Upon completion, it become an iconic landmark in the heart of the city which comprised of a monumental Convention Centre with the best international facilities in South Asia. Stretched across a lush plantation of 40 acres, the property is tastefully decorated with water fountains and beautiful green floral gardens.

THE SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE MEMORIAL EXHIBITION CENTRE
The Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre was built in 2003 in memory of Late Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the first stateswoman in the world. This grand addition was yet another gift from the Government of China in celebration of her role.

The Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre attracts a variety of exhibitors from around the world. The Centre can be termed as an enterprise hub where local and international vendors meet from numerous sectors such as Education, Construction, Engineering, Gems and Jewellery, Apparels, Local produce as well as Entertainment. It is a prime venue to showcase international exhibits due to the availability of classy and multi-functional facilities.

This centre was amplified during the era of Hon. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunga, the President of Sri Lanka (1994) as well as the President of the Bandaranaike Foundation. During her tenure, she had rapidly magnified the operations by developing the social, financial and artistic elements. The efforts taken by her are greatly appreciated.
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BMICH,
An outright gift from the People’s Republic of China, BMICH was built as a tribute to Late Prime Minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike. Initiated in 1970, the completed first purpose-built conference center in Asia was inaugurated in 1973. Replete with a magnificent conference & concert hall and function rooms, it was the first of its kind to accommodate a multitude of events both local and international. Over the years increasingly novel features were included to further enhance the facilities and accommodate guests looking to host splendid events.

One of the latest enhancements is the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Centre, a palatial space of 33,000 ft² surface area as an additional venue for events with sufficient exhibiting facilities. The additions are a Cinema hall and Mihilaka Medura – an eco-auditorium with lush greenery catering to an eco-based ambience. The presence of over 20 different venues in the same location, gives our guests the flexibility to choose venues to suit their requirements.

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