Horana: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the unity witnessed during a Perahera is essential for building a transformative nation and it is not an isolated effort. Prime Minister stated this while attending the inaugural ceremony of the Raigampura Navam Maha Perahera Street parade at the Horana Raja Maha Viharaya.

According to News.LK, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the historical significance of communities nurturing unique cultural values and identities. A Perahera, she noted, embodies values in religious and aesthetic aspects, fostering a collective sense of belonging to heritage. She expressed that the Perahera is a cultural event promoting unity and collaboration, which the nation needs over individual efforts.

The Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of unity and collective efforts for national recovery from poverty. She remarked on the challenge to revive the country through economic resurgence and cultural renaissance. The envisioned future of a ‘beautiful islan
d, smiling people’ depends on creating a platform for all religious, cultural, and artistic talents to intertwine, celebrating Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher, Malay, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, and Islamic festivities as one.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Chief Incumbent of Horana Raja Maha Viharaya, Madurawala Sobitha Thero, Minister of Health and Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, General Secretary of the National People’s Power Specialist Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, and Member of Parliament Oshani Umanga.