“Gilwell Re-union” in Batticaloa by Sri Lanka Scout Association
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A national level “Gilwell Re-union” organised by the Sri Lanka Scout Association (SLSA) was held in Batticaloa Municipal hall during the last weekend, under the theme of “Promoting religious harmony, respect human dignity and build brotherhood”.
As the first national Scout event organised in Batticaloa, by the National Scout Headquarters, it was attended by all Wood Badge holders in the country. The SLSA in collaboration with the Batticaloa district branch, coordinated the event. SLSA Chief Commissioner Prof Nimal De Silva was the Chief Guest.
About 114 student Scouts were presented ‘Tharu’ badges by the Chief Guest, who noted that the Scout movement was initiated in the Batticaloa district over 100 years ago, and continues to provide remarkable training for student Scouts which will helps them develop as good, healthy human beings in the society. Text & Pix by Deva Athiran