Bak Maha Ulela held at Hewawitharana Maha Vidyalaya

The annual Bak Maha Ulela of Hewawitharana Maha Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya was held at the school premises yesterday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. giving prominence to folk sports and Sinhala new year traditions.

Zonal Education Director of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Nirmala Kumari Ekanayake, Nugegoda Zonal Education Director K. Bandara and principals of neighbouring schools attended the occasion. This school has been established by Buddhist leader Anagarika Dharmapala in a land belonging to him 130 years ago. The Bak Maha Ulela was organized by the principal A. A. Gunasena along with the teachers.