President to open Scout Jamboree

The eighth National Scout Jamboree, marking the centenary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Scout Association which falls in 2012, will be inaugurated in Angunakolapelessa by the Chief Scout of Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Eleven thousand Scouts will participate in the jamboree. "The Scout Law and Promise are fundamental rules for the jamboree.

It is important to balance proper care and supervision of young people with respect to their privacy, giving them the chance to learn by doing", said Assistant Chief Commissioner for International Affairs of the Sri Lanka Scout Association and Chief Organising Commissioner of the Eighth National Jamboree, Shiraz Salih.

He said, "Our mission is to contribute to the education of young people, through the value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society."

The jamboree will coincide with the Ninth National Cubboree for Cub Scouts which would also start at Hungama Vidyalaya tomorrow.

A horse riding training program, youth program, Scout activities, off-site excursions, sub-camp display, Scout talent show, arena display and camp fires have been organised during the Jamboree.

Team building activities would also be held for Guides and Cubs.