We believe it is our time to be with China at this difficult time facing due to the outbreak of coronavirus
Mr Nalin Aponso
A Bodhi Pooja was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo recently to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera and other prelates invoked blessings and conducted the religious observances.
The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Chinese Journalists’ Forum, a pioneering forum of journalists working towards enhancing bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and China.
Talking to media after the event, the President of the Forum, Mr Nalin Aponso emphasized that, “China has always been a source of strength to Sri Lanka in the event of severe natural and manmade disasters such as tsunamis, floods, landslides, fears of war and terrorist bombings.”
Therefore, “we believe it is our time to be with China at this difficult time facing due to the outbreak of coronavirus”, he added.
Governor of Western Province Ms. Seetha Arambepola, Member of Parliament and the leader of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Mr Udaya Gammanpila, Mr Liu Dong, Cultural Counselor at the embassy of People’s Republic of China, members of the Sri Lanka-China Journalists Forum and local communities participated in this event.
