Navy conveys festive greetings through Christmas Carols at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall

The Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, hosted the Navy Christmas Carols 2024 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 21st December 2024. Themed "Decked in Navy Blue and Red, Merry Christmas from the Seas to the Shore," the event was a vibrant celebration of the festive season. Graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event saw the participation of distinguished guests, including the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa.

This cherished annual tradition, celebrated each December, signifies the start of the Christmas season and stands as a highlight on the Navy's calendar. The Wave n' Lake Navy Hall transformed into a festive wonderland, beautifully adorned with captivating Christmas decorations, creating a magical atmosphere for the Navy Christmas Carols 2024.

Upon their arrival, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and Mrs. Mala Lamahewa were warmly welcomed by the Chief of Staff of the Navy Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando who is also the President of Navy Christian Council. Soon after that, the stage was well set for Christmas Carols to get underway.

Following the directives of the Commander of the Navy, this special programme has been organized in view of the forthcoming Christmas. The programme featured performances of Christmas classics by naval personnel, their family members, members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Navy Band with cultural Dancing Troupe, and the school choir of the De Mazeoned College, Kandana, St. Joseph's College, Colombo and Ave Maria Convent, Bolawalana added a vibrant touch to the evening.

Former Navy Commanders, retired senior naval officers, Director Generals, Area Commanders including Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, Vice Presidents of Navy Christian Council - Director General Personnel, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera and Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Prashantha Anthony, officers from Navy Christian Council, flag-ranking officers, Executive Committee Members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, naval personnel and their family members were also present on this occasion.