CHRISTMAS CAROLS WANNI - 2024

The Christmas carols Wanni 2024 organized by 56 Infantry Division in order to promote the religious harmony and civil military reconciliation among the people of Vavuniya district, where many of Christians live, and to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, was held at the “Cultural Hall”, Vavuniya on Sunday,29 December 2024.

With the guidance of Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General J P C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, the Christmas carols was organized under the patronage of the General Officer Commanding 56 Infantry Division Major General K N D Karunapala RSP ndc with all the assistance of under command Brigades, Battalions and finally synchronized to achieve success with the guidance of the Chief Celebrant, Most Rev. Fr. P Christunayaham–Vicar General of Mannar Diocese graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The event, conducted in all two major languages jointly and sung odes to the 'Prince of the Peace', Jesus Christ and heralded his birth while praying for world peace and prosperity.The carols that reverberated adorned the festive atmosphere, the participation of the Army Choir and additionally joined St. Antony’s Church, Rambaikulam, Vavuniya, St. Joshep Church Veppankulam, Church Of Our Lady OfAssumption, Komarasankulam, Vavuniya and Madhu Matha Church, Maharambaikulam, Vavuniya graced the occasion and contributed to carry Jesus' message of peace to the people.

The event was concluded with a delightful display of fireworks and refreshments for all the participants. The clergy representing all religions of the Vavuniya District, the government officials Vavuniya and members of the government institutions and over 1500 people of the area witness the carols.

Further the Area Senior Police Officers, Senior Officers of Security Force Headquarters (Wanni), 56 Infantry Division and Brigade Commanders of 561, 562, 563 Infantry Brigades and under comd all Commanding Officer’s, Senior officer’s, Officer’s, SNCO’S and CO’S also joined to witness the Christmas Carols.