Singapore funded Housing project for tsunami victims

The handing over ceremony of 150 newly constructed tsunami houses plus the new playground and the community hall jointly funded by Singapore Red Cross Society and Buddhist Research Society of Singapore at Singhapura Maithreegama Siribopura, Hambantota will take place on December 26 to mark the second anniversary of the tragedy.

The project is an initiative by Ven. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera, Advisor, Buddhist Research Society of Singapore (BRSS) and chief incumbent, Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya.

It was partly open last December by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Minister of Agriculture Development Chamal Rajapaksa will be the Chief Guest, Ven. Dr Ittapane Dhammalankara Anu Nayaka Thera, Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thera, Chancellor, Sri Jayawardenepura University and Viharadhikari, Bellanwila Raja Maha Vihara and Prof Wong Weng Fai of BRSS will participate.

New recipients will also receive beds, chairs, furniture and other household items.