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05th June 2023 19:22:32 Hours

AWC Main Contributor to ‘Poson’ Zone in Buttala

Troops serving in the Army War College (AWC) Buttala in association with other state institutions, civil society and the business community in the area jointly commemorated the sacred ‘Poson’ Poya Day on Saturday (03).

Exhibiting their aesthetic skills and willingness in charity, the AWC troops crafted and exhibited decorative lanterns and the story of ‘Patachara’ whilst also organizing a free eatery ‘Dansela’ to coincide with the Poson festival zone at the Sri Rahathankanda monastery premises launched under the auspices of the Chief Incumbent, Ven Elpitiye Sumanarathana Thero.

On the instructions of the Commandant, AWC Buttala, Major General Y.A.M.B M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, the troops put up creative and eye-catching lanterns in addition to their main celebrations. The Commandant, AWC also joined the inauguration by lighting the lanterns and opening the ‘Dansela’ on the invitation of the organizing committee of the Poson Zone at the ‘Rahathan Kanda’ monastery in Buttala.

The Chief Instructor and the AWC Staff also attended the celebrations where the students at Sri Sumangala Dhamma School Unawatuna, Buttala staged a concert of devotional songs ‘Bakthigee’ in the Poson zone. Thousands of Poson sight-seers and devotees who were traveling along Buttala - Monaragala road enjoyed visiting the Poson zone.

Resident members of the Maha Sangha and distinguished invitees in the area were also present at the commencement of the arrangements in the Poson Zone.