The Gami Soorya Mangalya – 2018 programme organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with the SLAF Station, Colombo, was held recently at the Rifle Green Grounds of the SLAF Station.
Sri Lanka Air Force Commander Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy was the chief guest and he was received by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Anoma Jayampathy. The Commander was accompanied by the Chairperson of the SVU around the grounds, where rituals connected to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Avrudu) were displayed. Air Marshal Jayampathy visited the Gami Gedara where he lit the traditional oil lamp symbolising the commencement of theprogramme.
A range of traditional Avurudu games were organised including kotta pora, kana mutti, lissana gaha nageema and tug-of-war. There was an event organized for children to choose the sigithi Avurudu kumaraya and kumariya as well.
An Avurudu kumaraya pageant was conducted and the prizes were awarded by Commander Jayampathy. Aircraftman K. A. D. S. Gunasekara from SLAF Trade Training School in Ekala, was adjudged the Air Force Avurudu kumaraya.
As the final event of the Gami Soorya Mangalya – 2018, an Avurudu kumariya pageant was conducted where Aircraftwoman G. D. A. Silva from the SLAF Station, was crowned.
Members of the Air Force Board of Management and their spouses, officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civilian Staff attended the event along with their families.
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