Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012
11:12pm on Sunday 6th May 2012
Marking the 2601st Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012’, a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, on 6th May 2012 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.
Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and Mrs. Kumuduni Peiris, the Chairpersons of Seva Vanitha Units of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Department of Civil Security respectively, too attended the event as special invitees. Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema , Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke and the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore KFR Fernando, received the chief guest and the special invitees.
The proceedings of this special event took wing at 1815 hours when the Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke opened the “Dansela” that was set up at the same location offering specially prepared sago to the attendees.
‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012’ consisted of 12 famous soul-soothing songs sung by various artistes extolling the life and deeds of the Lord Buddha. The songs were sung by five choirs of SLAF personnel and their family members, each choir comprising thirty personnel. SLAF Colombo Officers’ Mess, SLAF Colombo WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess, SLAF Colombo Corporals’ Club & LACs’ Club, Children of SLAF Colombo Officers & Other Ranks and the SLAF Band formed up the five choirs. The special feature of the show was the ballet choreographed and performed by the SLAF Band highlighting the "Serivanija Jathakaya" and "Sambula Jathakaya"performed by the SLAF Station Colombo personal.
The event was well attended by SLAF Officers, Other Ranks and their family members, especially those serving at SLAF Headquarters and SLAF Station Colombo. The event was also opened to the general public and those visiting the Colombo Vesak celebrations, especially from outstations, were seen attending and enjoying the show.
Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and Mrs. Kumuduni Peiris, the Chairpersons of Seva Vanitha Units of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Department of Civil Security respectively, too attended the event as special invitees. Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema , Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke and the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore KFR Fernando, received the chief guest and the special invitees.
The proceedings of this special event took wing at 1815 hours when the Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke opened the “Dansela” that was set up at the same location offering specially prepared sago to the attendees.
‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012’ consisted of 12 famous soul-soothing songs sung by various artistes extolling the life and deeds of the Lord Buddha. The songs were sung by five choirs of SLAF personnel and their family members, each choir comprising thirty personnel. SLAF Colombo Officers’ Mess, SLAF Colombo WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess, SLAF Colombo Corporals’ Club & LACs’ Club, Children of SLAF Colombo Officers & Other Ranks and the SLAF Band formed up the five choirs. The special feature of the show was the ballet choreographed and performed by the SLAF Band highlighting the "Serivanija Jathakaya" and "Sambula Jathakaya"performed by the SLAF Station Colombo personal.
The event was well attended by SLAF Officers, Other Ranks and their family members, especially those serving at SLAF Headquarters and SLAF Station Colombo. The event was also opened to the general public and those visiting the Colombo Vesak celebrations, especially from outstations, were seen attending and enjoying the show.
