
The inauguration of the Christmas and New Year festivities in Jaffna, near the esplanade adjacent to the Weerasingham Hall took place on Friday (19) at 7.00 p.m. in a brief ceremony, attended by Jaffna Bishop Rev. Dr. Thomas Saundranayagam, clergies of other faiths, Major General Jagath Alwis, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) and a gathering of invitees.