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The series of events commenced since 14.03.2019 to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment were concluded with glamorous events.
According to a concept of Colonel of the Regiment, “Archers’ Night” Musical Show was held at the VIR playground on 23.03.2019 with the participation of more than 3000 troops. “Arrow Star”, one of the most popular musical band in the country and several popular singers participated for this event.

The 20th Army Novices Athletic Championship drew to a close on 20.03.2019 with new hopes and encouraging records at Sugathadasa Stadium where Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment gained 3rd palce by collecting 85 points amid roars of applause and cheers of the onlookers. This achievement was gained by the regiment for the first time in its prestigious and proud history.

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) commemorated its 29th Anniversary at Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane on 22 March 2019 under supervision of Major General A Kariyakarawana VSV USP ndc, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
On arrival at the Headquarters premises, the Colonel of the Regiment gave a floral tribute to the War Heroes Memorial at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and later he received a guard turnout, and ceremonial parade.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on account of its 29th anniversary, offered a lunch treat and gave away gift parcels, stationaries and school uniform clothes to the 25 resident kids in Maliyadewa Boys Home on 15 March 2019.
With the patronage extended by staff members of the Regimental Centre spent the day with those lovely children and shared pleasantries with them amid Calypso music provided by the musicians of the regimental calypso team.

Inmates at Mallawapitiya Elders’ Home were hosted to a delicious lunch by Officers and Other Ranks of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 14 March 2019 on account of its 29th anniversary.

55 adults enjoyed the lunch and interacted with the troops while exchanging their good old memories. Some parents emotionally expressed their memories with the visitors treating them like their own sons and daughters.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was visited by Officer Cadets under training at Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) Intakes-87 & 59 (v) on sunday(17) during the field visit as a part of their familiarization component in the curriculum.
The Vijayabahu Infantry RegimentCenter Commandant, Brigadier W S Ariyasinghe, together with Staff Officers at the Regimental Centre, VIR welcomed those visiting Cadet Officers and Officer Instructors to the RHQ premises.

The newly-constructed Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was declared open by the Major General A Kariyakarawana VSV USP ndc at the Boyagane Regimental Headquarter premises on Today (31).
This building consists of a dining hall, TV room and Bar area with all facilities. All Ranks of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment contributed to construct this building on the directions of Colonel of the Regiment of The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.

A felicitation ceremony for Major General D M D C D Gunawardana RWP USP ndu psc was held at the Regiment Centre on the occasion of his promotion to the rank of Major General. The traditional event unfolded on 18 January 2019 at Regimental Centre, Boyagane with the participation of a large number of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks.

Upon his arrival at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, a Guard Turnout greeted him and after the VIR Regimental Centre Commandant warmly received him.

With the intention of promoting religious reconciliation and peace among all ethnic communities during Christmas season, a special Christmas Carols programme was organized by Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment at Archers Cinema Hall,Yesterday (18).
Commencing the Christmas Carol evening, team of the Sent Nikola Church at Pannipitiya – Pamunugama presented a Drama and dance for the audience.
Adding festive atmosphere to the occasion, the Christmas Carols sang and most celebrated melodies sang as praise and appreciation of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The direction given by the Commander of the Army and the supervision of the Col of the Regt, The Officers training day for the fourth quarter of 2018 was successfully conducted with the participation of 200 officers at RHQ VIR on 21 December 2018.
According to the scheduled programme all officers attended to the morning PT parade and then after attended to the drill demonstration about Guard mounting and Guard dismounting at Parade Ground.