The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) organized a traditional festival for the forthcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year – 2024 at the Headquarters premises with the participation of serving members and their families
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, the Commandant of the SLAVF together with his spouse, Mrs. Shammi Jayawardena graced the occasion as the chief guest and they were received by Major General M.T.K.R Silva KSP, the Deputy Commandant, SLAVF and his spouse, Mrs. Nelum De Silva.
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
The festival included traditional events of cadjan weaving, pillow fighting, selection of ‘Awurudu Kumara & Kumariya’, eye placing on the elephant, tug of war, fancy dress parade, musical chair and a number of other traditional games.
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
Towards the end, the Commandant, SLAVF along with the Deputy Commandant, SLAVF gave away gifts to the winners in different competitions conveying best wishes for a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Simultaneously, in appreciating the service of the civil staff serving the SLAVF, gift parcels were presented by the Commandant, SLAVF during the event.
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
The selection of ‘Awurudu Kumara & Kumariya’ of the day was concluded under the patronage of Thilu Bridal Home & Beauty Salon.
Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks of SLAVF and sponsours participated in the festival.
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
SLAVF Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale
Sri Lanka Army
