President Dissanayake Reaffirms Commitment to Rural Poverty Alleviation at National New Rice Festival - LNW Lanka News Web

59th National New Rice Festival held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under President's patronage

The 59th National New Rice Festival was held at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura yesterday morning (April 9) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, bringing together farmers, religious leaders and state officials for the country’s annual offering of newly harvested Maha season rice. Held under the theme, “In unison, let us cultivate the land, to build a self-sufficient nation,” the ceremony was organised on the …

President Dissanayake Reaffirms Commitment to Rural Poverty Alleviation at National New Rice Festival - LNW Lanka News Web

April 09, LNW (Colombo):The 59th Aluth Sahal Mangallaya, also known as the National New Rice Festival, commenced today (April 9) at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The cultural and religious event began with the blessings of the Maha Sangha, as farmers from across the country offered their first harvest in a ceremonial puja dedicated to Lord Buddha. The festival, deeply rooted in Sri Lank…