18th April 2023 08:45:22 Hours
Bringing the festivities connected to the Sri Lanka Army Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival held at Panagoda on Monday (10) April 2023 to a climax, a musical fiesta, organized by the Security Force (West), under the guidance of Commander of the Army, opened the stage for budding Army vocalists and popular artistes.
The ‘Ranaviru Fiesta 2023’ backed by the Sri Lanka Army beat group, together with the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps beat group mesmerized the audience in the presence of Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The day’s Chief Guest, Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army was warmly received and accompanied to the location by Major General C.D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, Chief of Staff, Major General D.G.S Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu, Deputy Chief of Staff, together with Major General D.M.K.D.B Pussella RWP RSP, Commander, Security Forces (West).
During the musical evening, the Commander of the Army presented trophies, certificates and awards to the winners in the Security Forces (West) organized Commander’s Challenge Trophy Volleyball Tournament - 2023. Accordingly, the Security Forces Headquarters (West) volleyball team who won the tournament received the championship trophy from the day’s Chief Guest. The 143 Infantry Brigade team emerged as the runner - up and received appreciative prizes.
The ‘Ranaviru Fiesta 2023’ became a reality on a suggestion made by Major General D.M.K.D.B Pussella RWP RSP, Commander, Security Forces (West) and all the troops serving under the Divisions, Brigades, Battalions and the Security Forces (West) contributed to the success of the event. It was meant to further stimulate aesthetic talents and singing skills of soldiers of the Army.
