Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Trade Fair is held at SLNS Parakrama
The New Year Trade Fair, organized under the patronage of the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs. Yamuna Wijegunaratne, commenced at SLNS Parakrama on 9th April 2016. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi declared open the New Year Trade Fair being the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, senior naval officers and their family members, senior members of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, sailors and their family members were also present on the occasion.
Consumer commodities of all kinds, which included raw and dry food items, clothes for the festive occasion were available at concessionary price for the benefit of the naval personnel. Besides arrangements were also made to entertain the children with fun-filled games and activities. Moreover, the President of the NSVU, gave opportunities to naval and civil personnel to sing along with the Navy Beat Group. Further, the President of NSVU, gave away several prizes to; a sailor for his excellent singing performance, winning sailors of the raffle draw, the Navy Band for their excellent performance and a special Gift Pack for the wives of the naval officers.