Vijaya Kumaranatunga's 24th death anniversary on Feb.16

The 24th death anniversary well known actor turned politician Vijaya Kumaranatunga falls on February 16.

The National People's Friendship Organization (NPFO) has organized "Mahajana Nawam Viru Samaruwa" to commemorate Vijaya Kumaranatunga's enormous contribution to the nation at New Town Hall on February 16.

The NPFO will commemorate around 118 key patriots who worked for the Sri Lanka Mahajana Party and died for the sake of the motherland.

Among them are Ven. Pohaddaramulla Pemaloka, Former MP Ossie Gunasekara and Dewa Bandara Senarathna.

Prof. Jayantha Senewirathna will deliver the keynote address while Fisheries Minister Dr. Rajitha Senarathna, Social Service Minister Feilix Perera and Shanthini Kongahage will also deliver lectures.

In addition, housing loans for low income families, wheel chairs, crutches, walking sticks , school equipment for around 1,000 students will be distributed in appreciation for the great service rendered by the late star.

Meanwhile, the NPFO has made arrangements to screen the sinhala movie Surayan Athara Weeraya at the Ritz cinema,Borella concurrent to the 24th Vijaya Kumaranatunga commemoration ceremony.

Vijaya was one of the greatest actors of the local silver screen who left an indelible mark on the sinhala cinema. Vijaya acted in nearly 300 films including a few Tamil films.

Apart from being the heart -throb among local film goers, he was also a noted singer.