24th April 2024 17:50:31 Hours
Officers and Other Ranks of 21 Infantry Division, together with their family members participated in Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival celebrations, organized at the Kumbichchankulama Tank premises on 21 April 2024.
The festival commenced after Major General H.H.K.S.S Hewage RWP RSP USP rcds psc, General Officer Commanding, 21 Infantry Division lighting the traditional oil lamp.
Bun eating, pillow-fights, raban playing, eye-placing on the Elephant, tug of war, fancy dress parade, selection of the New Year Princes and a number of other traditional and fun-making games dominated the day’s proceedings to the much amusement of all the onlookers.
At the end of the festival, General Officer Commanding and several Senior Officers gave away gifts and trophies to the winners in different events and competitions.
Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks, their spouses and children had a time full of fun and entertainment, associated with New Year traditions and cultural events.
