Ambalantota farmers hold Aluth Sahal Mangalyaya

The Aluth Sahal Mangalyaya (New rice festival) of the Liyangastota Ambalantota Farmers’ Association was held recently at the Gikrihadu Raja Maha Viharaya in Ambalantota.

Farmers came from Tawaluwila and Malpettawa in a procession with a stock of rice from their new harvest to the temple.

Ambalantota Divisional Secretary Thilakawardena, District Agricultural Director G.C.A. Gunawardene and Irrigation Engineer Buddika Wijesekera were present.