Prestigious award for Sri Lanka in Thailand

The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth Sri Lanka received the Highest Decoration of Excellence from the Royal Thai government, recognising the importance of contributing towards the prosperity of Buddhism.

The committee of Religion, Arts and Culture of the House of Representatives of Thailand awarded the Buddhagunupakan, the Highest Decoration of Excellence award to honour and signify the admirable service in the betterment of Buddhism.

The committee also recognised the organisation's devotion, dedication and commitment for Buddhism's prosperity. The ceremony was held on April 23 at the Maha Chulalongkomraja Vidyalaya University in Thailand, Supreme Sangha Council President Most Ven. Somdej Phra Buddhajam thera. A six-member delegation from the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth Sri Lanka headed by President Ratnasiri Mutukumara, advisor Kanthie Perera, Vice President Malathiemala Dodangoda and Lalitha Perera, Kusum Mutukumarana and Isuru Udyoga Dodangoda visited Thailand to participate in the ceremony.