“Copra” (dried up split coconuts) to light up the procession was donated by Sri Lanka Army. The Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage symbolically presented a tray of “Copra” today (Aug. 11th) to mark this donation. Accordingly, the army will donate about 20 KG of “Copra” to light up the entire procession. Vijayabahu infantry regiment of the Sri- Lanka Army has been continuously donating the required amount of “Copra” for the procession since 2014.
After handing over the Copra stock to Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Commander of the Army met Hon. Diyawadana Nilame and exchanged some views regarding the upcoming Kandy Esala Perahera Festival, its security program, and other important matters. Diyawadana Nilame appreciated the continuous commitment of the army to the Esala Perahera Festival and also expressed his gratitude to all the army members who were involved in the preparation of Copra.
The Diyawadana Nilame then presented a special commemorative gift to the Army Commander in recognition of the great service rendered by the soldiers and also appreciated the efforts of the troops who contribute to it.
