SRIMED LEVEL 2 HOSPITAL IN SOUTH SUDAN CELEBRATES VESAK FESTIVAL

The Vesak Poya Day, the most important day in the Buddhist calendar was celebrated in a reflective manner at the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital, Bor in South Sudan on 12 May 2025 as a collective effort of all SRIMED staff including the Contingent Commander Lt Col RMDB Rajapaksha USP. The evening commenced with a “Bodhi Pooja Pinkama” and many other colourful events like Buddhist Visual Documentaries, Vesak Lantern Display, Cultural “Bathi Gee” singing performances and “Vesak Dansela” (free refreshments) were included in the programme. Many UNMISS Civilian and Military officials including the Commander Sector East Brig Gen Razzaq Ahmed participated in this event.