Sri Lanka, April 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Kandy this afternoon (18) to attend the inauguration of the "Siri Dalada Vandanawa" at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is being held for the first time in 16 years.

Following the inauguration, the President paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

Furthermore, a large number of diplomats were also present at the inauguration of the "Siri Dalada Vandanawa".

Later, the "Siri Dalada Vandanawa" was opened to the public, although it was earlier announced that the exposition will be opened to public at 3.30 p.m.

Diplomats from Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, the Netherlands, India, Myanmar, Palestine, France, New Zealand, Cuba, Egypt, Japan, the Un...