2007-05-02

'Amadahara makes Vesak celebrations more meaningful'

Wellase Bandara

COLOMBO: Lake House Amadhara Kalapaya was opened yesterday at a ceremony held at the ANCL premises by Mass Media and Information Ministry Secretary A. Dissanayake Deputising Mass Media and Information Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, he conveyed the best wishes of the Minister to the organisers of the event.

In his address the Secretary paid tribute to Lake House for taking initiative to introduce this new concept to make the Vesak celebration more meaningful.

ANCL Acting Chairman and Director Editorial Sarath Kongahage said Dinamina newspaper which has contributed to make the event a success along with the Budusarana.

He said the Lake House was happy being able to contribute in someway to bring the message of the Buddha closer to the people and said that the support extended by Orange company, Lak Handa and ITN were commendable.

He said that Lake House was involved in several activities such as Mihintala Aloka Pooja and Vesak lantern competition for many years now. All these are possible because of the commitment and dedication of the ANCL workers," he added.

Director Orange Company A.P.Gunatileke said his institution considered the opportunity to contribute to the event was something very rare and they take modest pride for it.

ANCL BAKTHI GEE: Commemorating the 2551 Buddha Jayanthiya, the Buddhist Association of Lake House presented a Bakthi Gee at the ANCL premises yesterday. The ANCL which comes within the Amadhara Vesak Kalapaya was aptly decorated to suit the occasion. The members of the Buddhist Association presented the bakthi gee. - Picture by Tilak Perera