Navy Seva Vanitha Unit conducts a Trade Fair in view of New Year

In view of the forthcoming Sinhala-Tamil New Year, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Navy conducted a trade fair at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 07th April 2012. The fair was declared open by President of the MOD Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksha. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake, President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and seniors officers of the Navy were also present on the occasion.

Consumer commodities of all kinds, which included raw and dry food items, clothes for the festive occasion as well as electrical appliances and kitchen utensils, were available at reduced prices with free transportation to the venue on multiple routes. Utilizing the convenience offered, Naval and civilian personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy and their family members turned up in large numbers to make their New Year purchases.

A well-attended New Year Festival was also held at the venue consisting of traditional games and fun-filled activities for the entertainment of the visitors and their kids. The event concluded with a musical show presented by the Navy Band.

The New Year trade fair is one of many projects organized by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit for the benefit of the naval personnel and their families. The profit received is channeled for the welfare of the Naval personnel, who are killed and wounded in action while performing duties in the defence of the Motherland.