01st March 2018 22:23:49 Hours
A number of events were organized at SLNG Regimental Centre to mark the 27th Anniversary of SLNG, the largest regiment of the SL Army, which would befall on 01 November 2017.
On the guidance of Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Piyal Wickramaratne, a charismatic procession led by sacred relics and Maha Sanga proceeded to Regimental premises on 27 October 2017, followed by an all-night pirith chanting. A morning alms giving for 27 Buddhist bhikkus was offered the following day.
Coinciding with the Regimental Anniversary, a guard turn out and guard –of- honour are scheduled to be accorded to Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Piyal Wickramaratne. Further, Regimental Drill Platoon have arrange to conduct a spectacular display the same day. Col of the Regt would plant a sapling to mark the Regimental Anniversary after which all would pose for a photograph.
Arrangements have been made to host a tea and an All Ranks lunch as well. A commemoration ceremony to pay respects to fallen war heroes would be conducted at 1500hrs besides the Regimental War Hero Memorial, the same day.
