Wesak Celebration at the Embassy
04th May 2012
Annual Weask celebration was conducted under the patronage of H. E. the Ambassador with the participation of two Sri Lankan and clergy on the 04th of May 2012. The Embassy staff colorfully decorated the Embassy premises with Wesak lanterns, Buddhist flags and was also illuminated with decorative lights.
The annual Wesak tea Dansala organized by the Embassy was also conducted with all participants including H.E the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga and Mrs. Weeratunga for the 4th consecutive year.
Dharma Deshana was conducted by Ven. Rakwane Gnanaseeha Thero before chanting of Seth Pirith by the clergy. Ven. Rakwane Gnanaseeha thero and Ven. Kadigamuwe Anuruddha thero conducted the chanting. A “Gilanpasa Poojawa” for the Buddhist monks and a vegetarian dinner for all participants organized by H.E. the Ambassador was also presented.
