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2011 Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration
was held by Buddhist Cultural Community Centre Letchworth (BCCL)
on 16th April
2011. The
distinguish guests were The Acting High Commissioner of Sri
Lanka in UK His Excellency Mr.P.M.Amza and Mrs.Amza, The
Chairman of North Herts District Council Mr.David Levett and
Mrs.Levett and the guest speakers were Dr.Sunil
Kariyakarwana Buddhist Lay Chaplain, M.O.D UK and
Venerable Dr.Kabalewe Sirisumana Thero, Head of the Buddha
Vihara, Plaistow, London.
The celebration commenced by lighting the
traditional oil lamp and observing the five precepts.
Highlights of the event comprised with traditional Sri
Lankan music and dancing followed by various sports
activities. The guests were specially entertained by the
well known Sri Lankan entertainer and Artist, Kopi Kade
Banda, Mr.Saman Gunawardane. The event was well attended by
Sri Lankans living in The UK and local residence.
Venerable monks of Letchworth Buddhist Temple
Ven.Nallure Sangha Rathana Thero, Most Ven. Dediyawala
Wimala Thero & B.C.C.L committee
members wish to extend their appreciation for all those who
attended the event and extending their support for making
this event a great success
and look forward for their continued support in the future. |