ANCL Amadahara Vesak Zone lantern contest winners
Atapattu BANDARA
The third day of the 22nd Amadahara Vesak Zone organised annually by
the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) was illuminated yesterday
by Parlimentarian Manusha Nanayakkara.
The illumination ceremony was graced by ANCL Editorial Director
Seelaratne Senarath, ANCL Director Operations Upul Dissanayake and Sri
Lankan Telecom Deputy General Manager Nilanthi Jayakody.
Sri Lanka Telecom has been extending its patronage as the main
sponsor. Derana Media Oraganisation is the electronic media sponsor
which broadcasts the proceedings live.
The winners of the 22nd annual Lake House Vesak Lantern competition
of the Amadahara Vesak Sadaham Kalapaya were chosen yesterday.
W. Susantha Jayathilaka of Narahenpita won first place for his
creation. Susantha’s creation won first place among 60 competitors from
various parts of the country.
He received a cash prize of Rs. 250,000.
The second prize which was a cash award of Rs. 150,000 was won by
Nihal Piyasiri Alahakoon of Uswetakeiyawa while H.P. Madushanka of
Mattakkuliya received the third place with a cash prize of Rs.100.000.
All other competitors who secured places from four to ten were awarded
certificates and cash prize of Rs 15.000 each. In addition, all
competitors were awarded certificates and cash prizes for their
participation.
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