President officiates at ‘People of Sri Lanka’ book launch

The launching ceremony for a book titled ‘People of Sri Lanka’ published by the Ministry of National Co-existence, Dialogue and Official Languages was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH this week.

The book, which contains the details of 19 ethnic groups living in Sri Lanka as well as  their cultures and customs, written under the guidance of the Minister of National Co-existence, Dialogue and Official Languages Mano Ganeshan.

The first copy of the book was presented to the President by the Minister Mano Ganeshan.

The President also presented awards for the individuals who are contributed to author this book representing 19 ethnic groups.

During this ceremony President Sirisena presented a memento to UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Una McCauley.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Leader of the Opposition R. Sampanthan, Minister Mano Ganeshan, MPs, Governors, Chief Ministers, Public Servants and other dignitaries participated in this event.