SLAF GREETS THE SINHALA & HINDU NEW YEAR WITH AURUDU UDANAYA AND AURUDU POLA
6:23pm on Wednesday 12th April 2023
The Sri Lanka Air Force held the annual "Aurudu Udanaya" and "Aurudu Pola", showcasing a rich exhibition of traditional Sri Lankan culture as part of the SLAF’s Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme. The festivities, which were organized by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Base Katunayake, took place at the Sports Ground of SLAF Base Katunayake today (12 April 2023).
The event was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The Chief Guests were welcomed by the Director General of Welfare, Air Commodore Suharshie Fernando and the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera.
A wide array of games were organized during the celebrations, including traditional Avurudu games such as ‘Pancha Keliya’, ‘Kotta Pora’, and ‘Kana Mutti', which saw participants showcasing their skills and agility. The highlight of the event was the much-anticipated ‘Aurudu Kumara’ and ‘Aurudu Kumariya’ pageants, which saw young contestants dazzle the audience with their beauty, grace and talent.
The event was attended by a significant crowd of officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff from the SLAF, along with their families, who enthusiastically participated in the festivities. The "Aurudu Pola" was a special attraction for all, where they could buy a range of products offered at concessionary rates at the outlets operated by SLAF establishments from all over the island.
The Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Members of the Air Force Board of Management and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, attended the event.
The event was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The Chief Guests were welcomed by the Director General of Welfare, Air Commodore Suharshie Fernando and the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera.
A wide array of games were organized during the celebrations, including traditional Avurudu games such as ‘Pancha Keliya’, ‘Kotta Pora’, and ‘Kana Mutti', which saw participants showcasing their skills and agility. The highlight of the event was the much-anticipated ‘Aurudu Kumara’ and ‘Aurudu Kumariya’ pageants, which saw young contestants dazzle the audience with their beauty, grace and talent.
The event was attended by a significant crowd of officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff from the SLAF, along with their families, who enthusiastically participated in the festivities. The "Aurudu Pola" was a special attraction for all, where they could buy a range of products offered at concessionary rates at the outlets operated by SLAF establishments from all over the island.
The Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Members of the Air Force Board of Management and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, attended the event.
Overall, the "Aurudu Udanaya" and "Aurudu Pola" events organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force were a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, and provided a platform for the SLAF community to come together and celebrate the Sinhala & Hindu New Year with joy and enthusiasm.
Avurudu Udanaya
