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New Year
celebrations with CBO members |
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PRDA celebrated the 2008 Sinhala and Hindu New Year along with
the members of its CBOs. The Avurudu festival was held on 29th
April at the premises of the PRDA Centre in Chilaw. The
Executive Director of PRDA, Mrs. Shanti Fernando who
participated in the celebrations made the following
observations. |
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“We had the Avurudu festival yesterday. 115 women from 31 CBOs
attended. It was a really…. really…. fun day for women. Like in
Mirissa, everyone was in the dancing and play mood and really
enjoyed themselves. No age barriers! We felt that this year was
the most successful festival since it was organized by women (no
men were involved) and they did everything, as they wanted!!
Renuka and Uththara did what they were asked to do. I (old lady)
of course sat on a chair; enjoyed myself endorsing the
empowerment of women in PRDA. |
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Hariot, led the programme while Kalyani compeered; Ranjani, Soma
and Seela looked after the food distribution; and Saruwath
prepared on the spot by Soma's husband, Christopher
(voluntarily) made us happier than ever!!! |
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Kumari
was at her best at the Aurudu festival and managed the sound
system very well. She was in a redda-hettaya looking
smart; running all over organizing the events. She joined with
the Gampaha jing-band and enjoyed herself thoroughly. |
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Kalyani, at the end requested an ice cream to
carry for her husband Siri. I told her by the time when you go
to Wilpotha, you will only have the stick of the pop-sickle!” |
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CBO members in Avurudu Kreeda (Festival of games
and sports) |
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