Sri Lanka Scouting to celebrate centenary Jamboree
The Sri Lanka Scout Association will hold the Asia Pacific Regional
Jamboree with the Centenary celebrations from April 1 to 6 in Dambulla.
Over 1,500 scouts from 27 countries of the Asia Pacific Region and
6,000 scouts from all parts of the island will participate in the
international jamboree.
According to Chief Commissioner Chandrasena Batuwangala, this is the
first ever international jamboree with a large contingent from foreign
countries, to be held in Sri Lanka. The conducive and peaceful
environment prevailing in the country with the aftermath of the
prolonged conflict, invites extensive participation of foreign scouts
and officials, he said.
The jamboree is organised by the Sri Lanka Scout Association with the
concurrence of the World Organization of the Scout Movement Asia Pacific
Region Executive Committee based in Philippines. A number of foreign
journalists are expected to cover this extravaganza to voice the
organizational prowess of Sri Lanka.
The media unit of the International Jamboree has lined up numerous
programmes to promote Sri Lanka as an impeccable tourist destination in
the world, with the support of the Economic Development Ministry and Sri
Lanka Tourist Board.
Chief Scout President Mahinda Rajapaksa will open the jamboree as
chief guest while Philippines Vice President and Asia Pacific Regional
Scouts Committee Chairman Jejomar C Binay will participate as a special
guest.
This year is a landmark of Sri Lanka Scouting which completes 100
years of yeoman service to the country. |