SCARS of the destructive terrorism are fast entering history as ordinary civilians in Vanni are now geared to lead a new turn of life with the restoration of law and order at the conclusion of the war that plagued their lives for over two decades.
The 611 Brigade under Security Forces Headquarters Vanni, realizing the importance of promotion of civil-military relations on Tuesday (December 29) organized a mammoth variety musical show, “Wasantha Geetham – 2010” at Pudukulam Vidyalaya (school) premises in Vavuniya.
The main sponsor for “Wasantha Geetham – 2010” was the Bank of Ceylon, Vavuniya branch. Troops in the area, headed by 611 Brigade Commander Lieutenant Colonel G.M.C.K.B. Ekanayake supported the success of the programme, contributed by popular artists, vocalists and dancing groups. Schools in the area also made the event more colourful by sending their dancing teams to the variety show.
The Chief Guests for the occasion were Brigadier A.W.M.A.W.N. Ranawana, Commander 61 Division and Mr. A. Sivapala Sundaram, Manager Vavuniya’s Bank of Ceylon, Divisional Secretary for Vavuniya, Senior Army and Police Officers and religious leaders in the area. Over 3000 Vanni civilians and music lovers thronged the venue during the show.
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