Sri Lanka sets Guinness record

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Sri Lanka today set a Guinness world record for the most number of participants in a hand-washing relay to mark Global Hand-washing Day which falls today.

Sri Lanka’s leading health soap brand - Lifebuoy organised the event.

“We brought together mothers from the Eladuwa Estate in Dodangoda, Matugama, to successfully break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the, ‘Most number of participants in a hand-washing relay’in a single location. Such an event was previously held in China. The record attempt took more than five hours, and we were thrilled to have GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official adjudicator Jack Brockbank with us to approve this record achievement, “Lifebuoy Brand Manager Salika Alahakoon said.

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Apita Hina Thursday, 16 October 2014 02:56 AM

With or without precious water?

Just Another Citizen Thursday, 16 October 2014 02:58 AM

How many gallons of water were used? Thought we had drought issues in some parts? Wouldn't it have been better to just donate the water and soap?

Jacqueline_s_Malli Thursday, 16 October 2014 03:25 AM

Used for a commercial publicity !
Cheap !!

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