18th April 2018 18:05:52 Hours
12 Division Headquarters in Hambantota was transformed into a hive of festive activities and atmosphere due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival – 2018, organized by the 12 Division in Hambantota on Friday (13).
Major General Nishantha Wanniarachchi, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 12 Division took the lead in organizing the event. Hoisting of the national flag by the GOC 12 Division signalled the formal commencement of the day’s event.
Afterwards, entertaining features began with the participation of family members of soldiers. Pillow-Fighting, tug-of-War, bun eating, eye-placing on the Elephant, slow cycling, balloon race and a number of other traditional and fun-making games dominated the day’s proceedings.
During the festival GOC, 12 Division and several Senior Officers gave away gifts to the winners.
At the end of the New Year Festival, a buffet lunch was organized with the participation of soldiers and families.
The same evening, 9 SLSR beat band entertained the crowd with a fabulous musical show.
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