The Army ‘Searchlight Tattoo - 2014’ that showcases the exceptional assortment of exclusive skills of Army personnel was opened at Kurunegala D.B Welagedara ground on Friday (25) afternoon by Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, Commander of the Navy at the invitation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake.
The mega Army ‘Searchlight Tattoo’, very much popular among the youth in the country will continue for three days in Kurunegala until Sunday (27), beginning at 2.00 p.m. on all three days.
It expects to attract hundreds of North Western Province youngsters and the general public, in addition to school students from the area. Entrance tickets are available at the gate.
The Army ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ generally highlights undisputed skills of Army personnel, including conduct of mock simulation attacks and rescue of hostages, Army ceremonial features, free fall parachute jumps, dog shows, demonstration of the Bailey bridge construction, assembling of artillery guns and jeeps, stunt riding displays, talents of disable War Heroes, Ranabera and Bugle displays, physical training and fire work displays, drill displays, etc, perhaps never witnessed by those people thronging there.
On the directions of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, the spectacle was taken to Ethugalpura in parallel with the state policy of taking all major events of importance to provincial levels whenever possible.
Sensational Parachute jumps of Army Commandos and Special Forces during the three-day spectacle in Kurunegala are comprised of parachutists who represented Sri Lanka in several international competitions and championship tournaments. Recently, Army parachutists entered the finals in 'accuracy landing' category during the World Championship Tournament for Parachutists, held in China.
Large crowds are expected to witness the spectacle on all three days.
Chief of Staff, Major General Crishantha De Silva together with a large gathering of senior officers were present at the inaugural day of the tattoo.
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