ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF GRACED GAJABA AVURUDU UDANAYA 2019

Gajaba Avurudu Udanaya 2019 organized by the Gajaba Regiment took place at Saliyapura, Home of Gajaba on 11 April 2019, with a variety of traditional/cultural events followed by a musical night and hundreds of Gajaba troops/families/civilians/children in the area shared New Year festive spirits

The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel of the Regiments of the Gajaba Regiment and the Commando Regiment Major General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest making all Keterians proud and the Centre Commandant Brig Harendra Peiris RWP RSP USP together with organizers welcomed him and Mrs Sujeewa Nelson, the Vice President of the ASVU and President of the GRSVB and conducted them to the festival venue. Afterwards, the Chief Guest visited the Avurudu Pola after hoisting the National Flag and recital of the National anthem

Gajaba Regimental Council Members, Senior Officers, members of the GRSVB, invitees, Other Ranks, Civilians and Children of the area then joined hands together and took part in a number of new year events adding fun and amusement

While Ruban-playing was going on at the 'Gami Gedara' the Chief Guest was invited for a tea with other invitees. Soon after the tea, a special event took place at 'Kamatha' and school children were gifted scholarships/school essentials organized by GRSVB

In the evening the Chief of Staff was invited for launching of Web site for newly commissioned KINGKETERIAN HERITAGE VILLA, before commencing the musical show. The selection of 'Avurudu Kumara' and 'Avurudu Kumari' (New Year Prince and Princess) took place thereafter adding more glamour. Towards the end the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and President of the Gajaba Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch gave away gifts to winners while extending their warmth wishes on the eve of the New Year