24th March 2023 01:38:59 Hours
Showcasing glamour and pride on a grand scale, as one of the most prestigious fighting regiments of the Sri Lanka Army, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment commemorated its 33rd anniversary on 22 March 2023 in a colourful and vibrant ceremony held at the Regimental Centre, Boyagane in the presence of regimental council members, senior officers , officers and Other Ranks.
Having graced the occasion as the chief guest ,the Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army, Commander 1 Corps and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nishantha Manage was warmly received upon his arrival at the Regimental Centre and was accorded a Guard Turnout at the main entrance in accordance with military formalities and then he paid floral tributes to the fallen Vijayabahu War Heroes at the War Heroes` and PWV Recipients` Monuments and simultaneously, the Colonel of the Regiment accepted the regimental salute at the ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded inclusive of Regimental Colours at the regimental parade ground.
Marking this noteworthy day, Major General Nishantha Manage planted a tree sapling at the Headquarter building premises and posed for group photographs with officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment. Afterwards, the Colonel of the Regiment addressed all the troops at the Gymnasium paying a special tribute to former Colonels of the Regiment and former Archers for their dedicative service that brought the regiment to the place where it is at present. The day’s commemorative ceremony reached its conclusion with an All Rank lunch arranged at “The Salute” Multifunctional Hall.
On par with the 33rd Regimental Day celebrations, giving due prominence to religious customs and traditions, ‘Gilanpasa’ was offered to the sacred Kandyan Temple of the Tooth Relic.
On 23 March 2023, ‘Danaya’ was offered to the sacred Kandyan Temple of the Tooth Relic setting a charming ceremony. During this spiritual observance, the fallen Vijayabahu War Heroes were remembered and blessed, and blessings were further bestowed upon the organization and its members, wishing them good health and success in their future endeavors.
