Large crowds at Navy trade fair

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

A trade fair to mark the Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival organised by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy at the SLNS Gemunu was opened by Defence Ministry Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Ayoma Rajapaksa on April 7.

All kinds of consumer commodities including raw food items, clothes, electrical appliances and kitchen utensils were available at reduced prices with free transportation.

Utilizing the convenience offered, Sri Lanka Navy personnel, their family members and civilians came in large numbers to make their New Year purchases.

A well-attended New Year festival was also held at the venue. There were traditional games and other activities to entertain visitors. The event concluded with a musical show presented by the Navy Band.

The New Year trade fair is one of the many programmes organised by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit for the benefit of Naval personnel and their families. The profit received is channeled for the welfare of Naval personnel killed and wounded during the humanitarian operation.

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Neluka Dissanayake and senior officers of the Navy were also present.