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Peace Festival in Kandy

Centre for performing Arts, Kandy held a peace festival at the Hindu cultural Hall, Kandy on 28th and 29th October 2005. Children, youths and coordinators of CPArts came from Anuradhapura, Pollonaruwa. Avissawella, Moneragala, Hambantota, Ratnapura, Galle, Matara, Panadura and Kandy. More than 250 children were present. Representatives from centers in the north and east took part. A book in sinhala entitled “Avarjana’ was launched on the first day. Centers presented songs and plays depicting evils in the society, sufferings due to war and Tsunami and the significance of peace. On the second day Quiz competition was held among the youths to develop their knowledge. Questions were related to general knowledge and the history of the CPArts. They were also allowed to exchange their views. By this they come to know each other well and it paves the way to unity and cooperation. Further it is worthy to mention that venerable Buddhist monks from Dalada Maligawa were among the distinguished guests. They praised the services done by the CPArts towards peace and harmony. They commended the action taken by the Center to develop the latent art talents in the children. Ven. Sastrapaty Lekaka Adikari Malwathe Parsavaye Aluthgama Dammananda himi said, “Politics is the root cause of all the troubles.”

Report by CPArts Team