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President greets Amaradeva on birthday

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, in a personal message of birthday greetings to Pandit W.D.Amaradeva today, wished him courage, health and long life to produce millions of creations.

The message said: "From the bottom of my heart I convey my warm greetings for a happy birthday to you today, the day, you pass yet another one year in the journey of life.

"The invaluable service towards the nurturing and progress of Sri Lankan music during a period of nearly six decades in the past, is unsurpassable and beyond dispute. Your excellent contribution to music in Sri Lanka and your creations have received worldwide acclaim winning numerous international awards much to the immense pride of Sri Lanka.

"As a great Sri Lankan musician who placed national imprint on the world music, I wish you more courage more capabilities and health to produce millions of creations throughout many more years to come."

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