Commemorating the 31st Anniversary of 8 SLLI

29th January 2024

8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (8 SLLI) marked its 31st Anniversary with a week-long celebration that spanned from 16 to 22 January 2024 at the Battalion Headquarters in Ahugammana. Under the guidance of Major Y.D.N. De Silva RWP RSP, Commanding Officer of 8 SLLI, the commemorative events blended religious observances and military formalities.

On the anniversary day, the Commanding Officer of 8 SLLI was saluted in a Guard Turnout and a ceremonial parade. The week's festivities comprised various activities, including an all-night pirith chanting ceremony, a heartfelt tribute to fallen war heroes, the symbolic planting of a sapling, a troops address, an All-Ranks lunch, and an exciting Inter-Company Cricket tournament. All these events took place within the Battalion premises.