In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held today (01 October 2019) at Rifle Green Grounds in liaison with Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo. The programme was held under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, and with the participation of 790 children.

This event commenced upon the arrival of the Chairperson of the SLAF  Seva Vanitha Unit   Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias and Miss. Nilakna Disivari Warusavithana student ranked the Island 1st in G.C.E O/L examination in year 2018 as the Guests of honors of the event. Game zone, bouncy castles, Lion King theme area, Air Dog Show and many more games were available for the children who participated in the event.
 
Fifty three students from Vavuniya/Mahakach Chakodiya Government School were conveyed to Colombo with the view of affording them a memorable experience during their first visit to the capital of the country. Further, they were given an opportunity to visit the Air Force Museum at Ratmalana before arriving in Colombo to participate for the event.

Moreover, a special book donation programme was organized by Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Colombo to provide books for the under privileged students of Nawagaththegama Ralapanawa Primary College and books were awarded by the Commander of the Air Force     Air Marshal Sumangala Dias.

In line with the celebration, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized "Guwan Kekulu Siththam" art competition and valuable prizes and certificates were awarded for the winners during the programme.

Valuable gift packs and a new plant were gifted by the Seva Vanitha Unit to every child who participated to the event.

Commanding Officer and officers from SLAF Station Colombo, Members of the Seva Vanitha Unit, officers and airmen of various Bases and Stations together with their families were present at the event.