Tri-Forces and Popular Vocalists Perform at Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya

COLOMBO (News 1st); The “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya” (Vesak Bakthi Ghee recital) commenced at 6:30 PM yesterday within the premises of the Presidential Secretariat.

This event is held in parallel with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat, and the Prime Minister’s Office.

The program features Bakthi Ghee performances by choirs from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and Civil Security Department, along with popular vocalists from across the island.

These performances will take place on May 13, 14, and 15 at the Presidential Secretariat.

In conjunction with these celebrations, a dansala (almsgiving), jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Army, also commenced yesterday near the Secretariat.

A large number of devotees from across the country participated, and the dansala will continue today.

Additionally, a short-eats dansala for those visiting Colombo to witness the Vesak festivities began yesterday near the Presidential Secretariat and will continue until May 16.

Under the patronage of the Presidential Secretariat, a variety of Vesak programs have been organized around the Gangaramaya Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and the Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone. These include decorative lighting of the Secretariat premises, surrounding buildings, and roads, as well as Vesak lantern exhibitions. The staff of the Presidential Secretariat have actively contributed to these activities.