Abans marks Children's Day

Every year Abans observes World Children's Day by organising an outing for orphans and destitute children.

This year, Abans took 25 orphaned children, between the ages of 6 and 15, from Senarath Gunawardhana Child Development Centre in Dehiwala, on a tour of Colombo last week.

Abans extend their Corporate Social Responsibility to the community with regular projects such as this involving underprivileged children in various schools and children's homes all over Sri Lanka. It is their way of showing gratitude for the confidence and trust that the people have in Abans, a company spokesman said.

On Monday morning the children woke up to a slap-up breakfast hosted by Abans and by 8.00 a.m. boarded the air conditioned coach that would take them on a guided tour of Colombo.

The first stop was the Colombo Harbour. They found the harbour museum interesting and also got a chance to worship at the harbour temple.

The next stop was the Arcade at Independence Square. They were served light refreshments and then boarded the bus to proceed to McDonald's at the Racecourse Complex for lunch.

After lunch they proceeded to Victoria Park and thereafter, Galle Face Green to enjoy the fresh air and the beach.

It was soon time for the children to get back. Reluctantly they boarded the bus again for the journey back.