29th June 2018 22:25:05 Hours
Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) organized a 2-day Poson Zone at the temple premises of Sri Daladha Viharaya, Madukanda on 27 and 28 June 2018 with the hortative advise of the Chief Incumbent Ven. Muwaetagama Anandhabidhana thero.
“Sanhindhiyawe Poson Kalapaya – 2018” was equally successful as the New Year Festival - 2018, Wanni Vesak Kalapaya and Ramadhan Festival organized by the Security Force Wanni, conceptualized and supervised by Commander Wanni Security Force, Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu.
Poson programme commenced with a Sil campaign conducted by Ven. Muwaetagama Anandhabidhana thero for almost 1000 devotees on 27 June 2018. The ITN provided live TV coverage under “Sawanak Res” Buddhist programme. Subsequently, many civilians from all communities were provided with free eye treatment from a Medical Campaign organised at the premises by Mr. Maheel Mahadurage and Dr Asela Abeydheera.
In the evening ,“Aloka Poojava” and Vesak lanternsb display commenced with the participation of Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu along with the Divisional Secretary – Vavuniya Mr. Somarathna Vidhanapathirana.
People from surrounding villages flocked in thousands to view the splendour of the Poson Zone and they were treated to a sumptuous dinner at the Dansela sponsored by Mr. Chamath Abeygunawardhana, and Mrs. Inoka Abeygunawardhana which was elaborately organized by Commander 211 Brigade Colonel Tharaka Rathnasekara USP providing dinner to over 5200 people on the first day and 4500 people on the second day.
During the evening attention of the audience was stolen by the “Bhathi Gee” recital program in which school children from the Muslim Vidyalaya and Hindu Vidyalaya sang Buddhist songs in Sinhala language while the Army sang Buddhist songs in Tamil language.
The Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu together with District Secretary – Vavuniya Mr. Somarathna Widhanapathirana graced the “Sanhindhiyawe Poson Kalapaya - 2018” as the Chief Guests and General Officer Commanding 56 Division Brigadier Prabath Dematampitiya ndu psc, Brigadier Kuma Jayapathirana RSP, Brigadier Ranjan Premalal USP and many more Senior Military Officers, Government Officials and Business Chamber of Vavuniya were distinguished invitees.
