'Amadahara makes Vesak celebrations more meaningful'
Wellase Bandara
COLOMBO: Lake House Amadhara Kalapaya was opened yesterday at a
ceremony held at the ANCL premises by Mass Media and Information
Ministry Secretary A. Dissanayake Deputising Mass Media and Information
Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, he conveyed the best wishes of the
Minister to the organisers of the event.
In his address the Secretary paid tribute to Lake House for taking
initiative to introduce this new concept to make the Vesak celebration
more meaningful.
ANCL Acting Chairman and Director Editorial Sarath Kongahage said
Dinamina newspaper which has contributed to make the event a success
along with the Budusarana.
He said the Lake House was happy being able to contribute in someway
to bring the message of the Buddha closer to the people and said that
the support extended by Orange company, Lak Handa and ITN were
commendable.
He said that Lake House was involved in several activities such as
Mihintala Aloka Pooja and Vesak lantern competition for many years now.
All these are possible because of the commitment and dedication of the
ANCL workers," he added.
Director Orange Company A.P.Gunatileke said his institution
considered the opportunity to contribute to the event was something very
rare and they take modest pride for it.
ANCL BAKTHI GEE: Commemorating the 2551 Buddha Jayanthiya, the
Buddhist Association of Lake House presented a Bakthi Gee at the
ANCL premises yesterday. The ANCL which comes within the Amadhara
Vesak Kalapaya was aptly decorated to suit the occasion. The
members of the Buddhist Association presented the bakthi gee. -
Picture by Tilak Perera
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