By our correspondent
KARACHI: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, in association with the Sri Lankan community, organized a ‘Vesak Day’ religious festival at the Consulate premises.
The festive was observed virtually by Venerable Hangunnawe Mahinda Thero, Assistant Principal of Hanwella Mayadunna National School and resident monk of Sudu Ella Maha Bodhi Viharaya, Kaluaggala, Hanwella. The event included Buddha Vandana, Dhamma Deshana, Vesak Dansela, and Vesak Bathi Gee, and was attended by members of the Sri Lankan community and Pakistan friends of Sri Lanka.
To mark this sacred occasion, the Consulate General was decorated with Vesak lanterns, Buddhist flags, and lights. As a gesture of compassion and generosity associated with Vesak, the Consulate also organized a blood donation campaign in collaboration with Indus Hospital in Karachi, with the participation of Sri Lankan community members and local well-wishers.
Speaking at the event, Consul General Jagath Abeywarna highlighted that having an event such as this in Karachi reflects the deep-rooted cultural and religious ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
He believes that it will further strengthen people-to-people connections through mutual respect and shared values.
