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    Defense Ministry celebrates New Year with 'Soorya Mangalya'

    April 23, 2018

    A special 'Soorya Mangalya' (Traditional New Year festival games and merry making) programme was hosted by the Ministry of Defence today (22nd Sunday, April). The day long programme was held under the patronage of the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne PC at the Air Force grounds in Colombo.

    Chairperson of the Seva Vanintha Unit of the MoD Mrs. Shalini Waiyaratne was also present at the programme organized by the Welfare Association of the Ministry.The day's festivities included a range of traditional games including kana mutti, tug-of-war, grease pole climbing, kotta pora (pillow fight), children's events, running events, fancy dress and etc. One of the highlights of the day was the selection of the Avurudhu Kumara and Kumariya event. Valuable prizes were presented to the winners by the chief guest and other guests during the day's proceedings. A group child of the Ministry staff who had excelled at public exams was also presented with educational incentives during the occasion.

    All members of the Ministry staff and their families, including the Secretary himself took part in the events. All participants were excited to show their talents and competitive spirit. It was a day full of festivities and everyone enjoyed the festive fun and food.The day ended with a musical treat by the cultural band of the Civil Security Department.

    Secretary of the State Ministry of Defence Mr. Sunil Samaraweera, Additional Secretaries, Air Force Commander, Military Liaison Officer, senior Ministry officials, heads of institutes, and a large number of Ministry staff and their families were present at the occasion.

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