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31st December 2015 00:18:05 Hours

Troops Serving 68 & 54 Divisions Celebrate Christmas

68 Division Headquarters under the Security Force Headquarters- Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) celebrated Christmas day (December 25) with a variety  programme across all formations in the  divisional area  on  the directions of Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, General Officer Commanding, 68 Division.

Several Christmas masses and prayer services and carols dominated the programme amid Christmas decorations that glittered illuminated X’mas trees and other decorations.

Officers, other ranks and civil employees of the 68 Division gave their fullest support in making the celebrations a success.

Meanwhile, 54 Division troops under the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) celebrated Christmas with a special Christmas Carol Service, held at St. Anne’s Church, Mannar on Monday (28) under the supervision of Major General K.M.U. Wijerathne, General Officer Commanding, 54 Division.

Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W graced the occasion as the distinguished guest.

Venkalai St. Anna’s Choir, Joseph’s Vas Choir and Army Choir sang carols during the event

During the spectacle, two underprivileged families were donated essential food items on account of Christmas season.

General Officers Commanding of the 54 and 61 Divisions, senior officers, officers, other ranks of  the 54 Division and a large gathering of civilians participated in the event.