Wednesday, January 7, 2009

SL Embassy in Japan raises donation for war heroes



The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan in teamwork with Sri Lanka Association in Japan organized a cultural/musical programme in support of welfare of the families of the armed forces. The event was held at Nova Hall in Tsukuba City on 4th January 2009. Over 1200 Sri Lankans attended the event. Well known artistes from Sri Lanka were flown by good manners of SriLankan Airlines to do at the event.
It was possible to raise a gift of Rs 4 million from this event which will be channeled to an suitable relevant welfare organization in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Business Council in Japan, Sri Lanka Students Council in Japan, Sri Lankan business entrepreneurs and individuals extended their fullest hold up in organize the occasion.
His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa had conveyed a particular message of felicitation for the achievement of the event.

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