Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Northern Province Vesak Festival was held on May 16 at the Mahaweli Sports Ground in Welioya, bringing together communities, government officials, and educational institutions in a vibrant display of religious harmony and cultural celebration.

The event was organised by the Cultural Affairs Division of the Northern Province Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports, and Youth Affairs Ministry, in collaboration with the Welioya Buddhist Council, Welioya Divisional Secretariat, Vavuniya North Pradeshiya Sabha, Mahaweli Authority, and various local government departments, schools, and Dhamma schools.

Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagam graced the occasion as chief guest. He officially inaugurated the celebration b...