COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release:

The "Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya" (Vesak Bakthi Ghee recital) commenced at 6:30 p.m. yesterday (12) within the premises of the Presidential Secretariat. The event is held in parallel with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister's Office.

The programme features Bakthi Ghee performances by choirs from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Security Department, along with popular vocalists from across the island. These performances will take place on 13, 14 and 15 May at the Presidential Secretariat.

In conjunction with these celebrati...