‘Buddha Bar’ in Italy sparks opposition

Sri Lankans in Italy urged the Sri Lankan Embassy to take immediate action to remove the name of the ‘Buddha’ which is being used on the name board of a Bar’ located at Sala Baganza in Parma, Italy.

This bar is said to have been opened recently. Sri Lankans living in the area said they boycotted this bar named as the ‘Buddha Bar’ and requested others living in the area to do the same as a mark of protest. (Jude Samantha)