SLAF SEVA VANITHA UNIT HOSTS JOYFUL WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT PEARL BAY

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit successfully organized the World Children's Day celebrations for the year 2025 at the 'Pearl Bay' water park in Bandaragama, marking the third consecutive year of this event. The celebrations, held today  (04 October 2025), were graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guests.

Throughout the day, children were able to enjoy a variety of leisure activities, alongside the water- based attractions of the park. These activities included an Air Dogs show, a display by the Air Force Band, kids’ face painting,  a drill demonstration by Ai Force Colour Wing, Fire drill demonstration by Air Force Fire and rescue service. 

The Air Force Music Band entertained attendees, allowing children to showcase their singing talents. Notably, the famous children artists ‘Theni & Mehi' , also attended the event and performed songs that shared joy and love with the children.

This year, over 1,600 children and their parents, representing all Air Force establishments, in this massive event & making it a memorable occasion for all. Additionally, the event included a prize-awarding ceremony for the ‘Guwan Ran-Daru Siththam' art competition winners.  

The members of the Air Force Board of Management and their spouses,  the management of Pearl Bay Water Park, other guests, parents and children, all attended this vibrant and colourful event.