78th Independence Day Celebration at YMCA of Pamunugama

The YMCA of Pamunugama organized a special event to mark the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka, bringing together children, staff, volunteers, and parents in a meaningful celebration. Event was held on 04 February morning at the YMCA of Pamunugama. 

The programme began with hoisting the national flag and singing the National Anthem, followed by a short educational video on independence and a brief discussion. Children then took part in a group puzzle challenge, where five groups worked together to assemble the map of Sri Lanka, promoting teamwork and cooperation.

A total of 35 children attended the event, including 6 children from Makalause Dream School and 29 from the YMCA of Pamunugama Scout Group. The celebration continued with action songs and dancing, after which the children enjoyed ice cream.

As a creative activity, the children worked in groups to create team paintings expressing what independence means to them, resulting in colourful and meaningful artworks. Then they had lunch together. 

The event was attended by YMCA staff, Makalause Dream School staff, parents, and Signa, a volunteer from Norway. It was a memorable day of remembering independence while strengthening friendship, inclusiveness, and unity among the children.