SL set an example in eliminating terrorism - T B

Priyadarshani KAHAWALA- Ingiriya Central Group

Our country eliminated terrorism and set an example to other countries. USA cannot come to terms with this which is the main reason for problems including the resolution at the UNHRC," Culture and the Arts Minister T B Ekanayake said.

He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the new Cultural Center in Ingiriya built at a cost of Rs 15.4 million. The Central government had funded this project.

Minister Ekanayake said: "We have a rich history of over 2,600 years. But the US history is limited to only 300 years. But we have now forgotten our great history and traditions such as angampora. We must revive our traditions."

"We must rethink the way we consume food and offer food to foreigners. They do not want to eat bacon when they come here. We must offer them our food," he added.

Good Governance and Infrastructure Facilities Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake who attended the ceremony said: "We are proud of the development of technology in our country. But some groups do not see the positive side and are working against our country because they receive dollars."Kalutara District Parliamentarian Vidura Wikramanayaka, Ingiriya Divisional Secretary Champa Upasena, Ingiriya OIC Udaya Kumara, Horana Pradeshiya Sabha Vice Chairman Ashoka Ranathunga and several VIPs participated.