Priority should be given for Perahera culture: President

1 June 2016 09:32 pm - 4 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

President Maithripala Sirisena said today during a special discussion that priority should be given for the Perahera culture which come from ancient times and pointed out the importance of finding out solutions for the issue of using tamed elephants for the Perahera under long and short term plans.

The discussion was held with the participation of Sustainable Development and Wildlife Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Ministry Secretary S.P.B. Meegasmulla and the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to discuss about protecting the Buddhists temple procession culture in view of the current controversy regarding the tamed elephants.

As a short term plan the attention had been drawn to ascertain the possibility of using the tamed elephants in the custody of the Wildlife Department by court orders for the Perahera as well as many long term plans were discussed in detail at the meeting.

In addition to this, attention had been drawn to use the tamed elephants using for other industrial purposes for the Perahera.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 4

annoyed Thursday, 02 June 2016 01:53 AM

Mr. President, why not make use of alternative ways to do peraharas without using animals? Do you really believe these animals made partcipate voluntariliy?

ranjith Chandrasekera Thursday, 02 June 2016 05:15 AM

The cat is out of the bag. Discussion to use tamed elephants not only for perahera but for the use of industrial purposes as well. Temples that never owned an elephant also have applied to own elephants pretending to be for perahera purposes. The whole truth is that the rest of the year these elephants are abused and subject to cruelty to lift heavy loads what they could not handle and work for long hours without a rest. If president wants to maintain perahera culture these animals should be lent only for the purpose of parading and return back to animal orphanage or where ever they have shelter for peaceful living.

sathees Thursday, 02 June 2016 06:47 AM

I always wonder how the Elephant and flames come together at Perahera. It is a recipe for disaster.

ANTON Thursday, 02 June 2016 07:37 AM

YES SIR !!! WE NEED MORE AND MORE ELEPHANTS "PANDAM" PEOPLE, OLU BAKKO DANCERS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, MADU VALIGA (INSTEAD OF KASA) PEOPLE.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Priority should be given for Perahera culture: President

Comments - 4

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Gota fires back at Cardinal, rebuts allegations

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

Dates confirmed for 78th Bradby Shield

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?