In celebration of World Children’s Day, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit steered “Children’s Day” programmes at all SLAF establishments as a concept of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Charmini Pathirana in accordance with the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The event was organized with the intention to break the monotony of the children who had been confined to their homes owing to the pandemic and the other unrest circumstances that had occurred in the country in recent periods. The main event was held yesterday (02 October 2022) with the graceful presence by the Commander of the Air Force and the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit at the Air Force Museum – Ratmalana. The event was organized under the supervision of the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Vice Marshal Nihal Jayasinghe.
The event was commenced with the arrival of the Commander and the Chairperson to the Museum premises. They were welcomed by the kids of St. Paul’s Girl’s School – Milagiriya. Then, kids from Lower Kinder Garden and Upper Kinder Garden at Pre-School SLAF Ratmalana, students from Visakha Vidyalaya, St. Thomas College and Musaeus College showcased their talents, adding even more glamour to the event. More than 450 youngsters attended the event, which also included a musical performance, an air dog show, a magic show, adventure games, and face painting including a kids’ play area and a play station zone. Besides, a medical screening by the SLAF Hospital Ratmalana and a Dental screening by the Dental Therapist Training School – Maharagama was organized free of charge for all the children, prior to the commencement of the event.
The jovial evening was attended by the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Members of the Air Force Board of Management together with their ladies, Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, President Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF Base Ratmalana Mrs. Eshani Jayasinghe, Commanding Officer Air Force Museum Ratmalana, Air Commodore Charith Bodhiseela, Secretary Seva Vanitha Unit, Wing Commander Suresh Fernando, members of the Seva Vanitha Unit and all service personnel of the Base with their families.
