Lankans for youth camp in Korea

COLOMBO: Ten students representing Sri Lanka from universities and high schools around the country will participate in the 2006 Youth Camp together with about 250 youths from 18 Asian countries to be held in Korea from August 7 to 27.

The youth camp is hosted by the Korean National Council of Youth Organization under the theme of 'Rediscovering and Loving Asia.'

The Youth Camps' objective is to promote mutual cooperation and friendship among Asian students for the peace and prosperity of Asia as well as to enhance understanding on Korea as a partner in creating an era for Asia.

The event will give participants an opportunity to share their unique traditions and cultures with the rest of Asia's new generation. Among the highlights of the event will be Asian Youth Congress, and Asian Youth Festival which will enable participants to promote understanding about their nations.