A Thaipongal day celebration which gives thanks to the Sun was held today (26) at the District Secretariat premises by giving first place to Hindu religious interactions including Deputy/District Secretary Mr. Jagat Herath and the entire staff.

 Thaipongal is a festival of nature, a cultural feast that includes various customs, wishing for prosperity and harmony.

The occasion started with the welcome dance at St. Maria Tamil Vidyalaya, Kegalla, after the preparation of the Thaipongal rice, the chief guests lighted the coconut oil lamps, after that, the welcome dance dance of the children of Didula preschool was added and the wishing of the Thaipongal celebrations of the Thaipongal by the chief guests. With coordination and cooperation, the new year. Mr. A showed the importance of programs with such religious reconciliations in order to act under a vision. It was a solo dance of daughter Sapna Divyanjali of Ranwala Maha Vidyalaya and dance team at the District Secretariat office, and a melodious singing of staff Mrs. Weeraratne.
The priest of Panana Sri Muttumari Amman Kovile performed religious times here wishing blessings to the district secretariat, district and country.
The Thaipongal celebration was held by District Adult Promotion Officer Mrs. Dilani Kumari, organized by Vanni Hope - Australia with the cooperation of Milekha Jewellery, Aarthi Jewellery and Latha Jewellery institutions and ended with the opportunity to enjoy Tamil food including Tamil culture Thaipongal rice.