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21st January 2019 14:37:00 Hours

SFHQ Wanni Takes Army Families on Tour

136 family members of 28 Senior Non Commissioned Officers (SNCOs), Junior Non Commissioned Officers, Privates and members of the civil staff, attached to the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) and its affiliated all formations were taken on a three-day tour to Anuradhapura, Mannar, Thalaimannar, Mihinthale, Thanthirimale and Madu areas as a routine rest and recreation programme, conceptualized by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni during 14 - 16 January.

The project, aimed at further promoting goodwill and lasting bonds of friendship among all workmates is now an annual feature in the SFHQ-W. All meals, refreshments, transport, medical assistance, overnight accommodation, guidance and all facilities were provided free of charge to the participants at Army cost.

At the outset of the first day of the trip, all participants were welcomed by a bevy of Kandyan dancers and drummers in accordance with traditions. In the final day, all participants were entrained to a sumptuous dinner and a musical evening after they were made to enjoy different games of interest during their stay at the SFHQ-W. Children in the trip received packets of toys as gestures of goodwill and new year. best shoes | adidas poccnr jumper dress pants size