Scottish welcome for Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner

Scottish welcome for Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner

The Scottish weather improved as a warm welcome to the first ever visit of a Sri Lankan diplomat the Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) who was the guest of honour for the celebration of Vesak at Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara.

Buddhist devotees and friends of SBV were delighted as Mr.Ganegama Arachchi,the DHC and,Mr.Kulathilake ( minister for commerce) joined the epicurean reception after the welcome reception, Buddha puja, speeches and procession of drummers led by Jinadasa and his troup including newly trained Scottish drummer Sean Keogh representing Sri Lanka and Scotland.

The guest speaker, the new chief Sangha Nayake Thera of the U.K and Europe, Venerable Dr.Sumanasiri Head of Buddhist Realist Vihara (London) enlightened the audience with a sermon.