Special Vesak Bhakthi Geetha Program of the St
Johns’ College was held on 28th May 2013 at the main hall of the
school. This program was sponsored by Hon. Minister Wimal Weerawansha and
President of the City Council of Kolonnawa, Mr. Ravindra Udayashantha.
The program started at 5.30 pm
and the guest of honour was the founder of “Pragna Pradeepa” Educational
Concept and Western Province Councilor, Mr. Jayantha de Silva.
The program started by lighting
the traditional oil lamp. Welcoming speech was delivered by the principal, Mr.
Gamini Wanigarathne. Pooja dance performed by primary and secondary sections
was highly commended by the audience. The dance was conducted by the dancing
teacher, Mrs. Navodi Jayawardene. After the pooja dance, several songs which
exhibit about the value of Buddhism and Vesak Festival were performed by
students of the primary and upper school sections. All the songs were trained
and conducted by the Music teacher, Mrs. Samantha Ekanayake.
Highlight of the
program was the song performed by the teachers of the school. Catholic teacher,
Sister Maria Dilusha and Two Muslim teachers, Ms. Buhari and Ms. Zameena also
took part in this song displaying the cultural harmony of the school.
Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya was
drawn to close by the President of the Buddhist Society, Dayan Niroshan by
delivering the thank you speech.
Announcing of the program was
handled by the Media Unit of St. John’s College under instructions of teacher
in charge, Miss. Oshadee Gunasekara.
A ‘Vesak Lanterns Exhibition’ and
‘Dansala’ were held for the parents and people of the area after the program at
the school premises. This program was a concept of Mrs. Chintha Perera, Vice
Principal of the school.
Anjana Lakshan
Media Unit
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