The 152nd birth anniversary celebration of Anagarika Dharmapala who awakened the nation held yesterday (15) at the auditorium of St. Thomas Girls School, Matara.
The keynote speech will be done by Prof. Ven. Kongasthenne Ananda of the University of Ruhuna. Floral tributes and demonstration of a documentary created on his biography will also be held at the event.
The programme is organized by the Cultural Section of the Matara District Secretariat on the instructions of District Secretary Mrs. E.A.C. Widanagamachchi.