All set for Amadhahara

Priyanka Kurugala

Arrangements have been finalised to hold the Amadhahara Sadaham Vesak Zone on a grand scale today with Lake House and D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha as the focal point. The first day’s programme will be held under the patronage of Cultural and Arts Affairs Minister T B Ekanayake at 6.00 pm.

The Amadhahara Vesak programme will be held under the guidance of ANCL Chairman Bandula Padmakumara. The Zone will include Vesak decorations, Bakthi Gee, recitals, illuminations and puppet shows.

A programme of Entertainment featuring Buddhist songs sung by popular singers who became popular in the Derana Little Star and Derana Dream star programmes will also be held on all three days. The Lake House Bakthi Gee Group will also figure in the Amadhahara programme.

The electronic media sponsor for the Amadhahara Sadaham Vesak Zone are Derana Television and Derana Radio.

The Vesak lantern competition by ANCL is also being held for the 21st time. The Amadhahara Sadaham Vesak Zone will be held under the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Telecom.

The entire Fort area will be covered by the Amadhahara Vesak Zone. This Vesak Zone will be include the ANCL building, the Presidential Secretariat and the Air Force Headquarters. D.R.Wijewardena Mawatha will be centre of focus in the Amadhahara Sadaham Vesak region. Telecom and Fort Station will also be covered under the Vesak Zone.