Renowned dancers S.G. Kavisena and Vasanthi Kunchithapatham awarded the “Narthana Thilaka” Award for the appreciation of their service rendered to the field of local Dance during their lifetime. The President presented these awards to them.
Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, State Minister Mohan Lal Grero, Deputy Minister Karunarathna Paranavitana, Director of the Department of the Cultural Affairs Mrs. Anusha Gokula and others participated in this event.