Ananda Abhiman exhibition

Ananda College, Colombo, held an exhibition titled Ananda Abhiman to mark its 125th anniversary from March 26 to 30 at the College premises.

Ananda College, the country’s premier Buddhist educational institution was founded in 1886 by Col. Henry Steele Olcott. Ananda Abhiman featured exhibits by its 7,000 students as well as by the Security Forces and several State and private sector institutions.

Among the students’ exhibits were several inventions including cars. This was also the first time that all diplomatic missions in the country participated in a school exhibition to provide information on their countries.

The event also included musical shows, art shows and cultural events such as popular dramas. Several old boys of the school who hold prominent positions in society were the chief guests on the exhibition days. Students from all parts of Sri Lanka visited the exhibition and there was also an enthusiastic response by old boys and well-wishers.

Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Arjuna Ranatunga MP and Principal L.M.D. Dharmasena at the exhibition grounds	Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa listens attentively as a student explains his exhibit.
Ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka, Bandula Gunawardena and Principal L.M.D. Dharmasena touring the exhibition site.	Three students with their invention
A student drives a car he has invented.	Students 'chefs' demonstrate how to make dosai.