Amadahara Vesak Zone from tomorrow
Priyanka KURUGALA
The Amadahara Sadaham Vesak Zone will open to the public from
tomorrow at 6.00 p.m opposite Lake House premises. Mass Media and
Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella will be the chief guest.
The second day of the ceremony will start under the patronage of
Cultural and National Heritage Minister Pavithra Vanniarachchi.
The third day programs will open under the patronage of the Mass
Media and Information Ministry, Secretary, W. B. Ganegala.
Amadahara Sadaham Vesak Zone is being held to mark the 2554th Vesak
Poya day marking the passing away of The Buddha. It will be held on a
grand scale from May 27, 28 and 29.
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited has organized a Vesak
lantern competition for the 20th year and Rs 750,000 will be given as
prizes for the winners.
Vesak lanterns, Bhakthi Gee recitals, puppet shows, depicting Jathaka
stories by Ambalangoda puppetry groups and stalls offering free meals to
devotees (Dansal) will also be held.
Sponsor of the Amadahara Sadaham Vesak Zone is Sri Lanka Telecom.
Electronic media sponsors are Independent Television Network and the
Lakhanda.
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