'Sanhindiyawai Sangrama Shakthiyai', a cultural festival reflected reconciliation and coexistence was held under the patronage of the President Maithripala Sirisena at the Independence Square last night (14th June 2017).
State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene and Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi were also present at the occasion.
The annual event was organized by the Ministry of Defence and was colored with number of cultural acts conducted by Tri forces, Police and Civil Security Department. Acts signifying different cultures, development and several occupations were also presented during the event. The event also included number of performances that represented the foreign support.
Ministers, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, army and air force commanders, Inspector General of Police, Director General of CSD Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, state officials, foreign diplomats, senior officials of the MoD, senior military officers, distinguished invitees, differently able soldiers and tri forces representatives were also present at the occasion.
