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26th February 2019 08:24:22 Hours

‘Angampora’, Traditional Martial Art Introduced to Soldiers in Kilinochchi

Having undergone strenuous training for months, a team of soldiers serving in Kilinochchi showed their colours in an exhibition show of traditional Sri Lankan martial art, Angampora. The event, Rawana Ranakeli Pooja, held at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Friday (22) was the maiden show that displayed their skills in public.

According to traditions that had been practiced for years, special rituals were dedicated to different deities before the main event. Kala Vibhushana Devinda Laksiri Ranasinghe of Ritigala Sinhakkara dynasty, along with his team, volunteered to extend lavish support to groom those 55 soldiers from various battalions serving in SF Kilinochchi area.

Commander SF - Kilinochchi Major General Ralph Nugera who participated in the event as the Chief Guest conveyed his profuse thanks to Kala Vibhushana Devinda Laksiri Ranasinghe and his team for the efforts taken to introduce this traditional martial art to Kilinochchi soldiers who presented a talented show. url clone | 【国内4月24日発売予定】ナイキ ウィメンズ エア アクア リフト 全2色 - スニーカーウォーズ