People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

People’s Bank is bringing new meaning to the Sinhala and Tamil Avurudu ‘Ganu Denu’ customs by making arrangements to offer gifts to all those who take part in traditional Avurudu Ganu Denu.

People’s Bank Deputy General Manager Retail Banking T.M.W. Chandrakumara stated, “Having established in 1961, with the aim of bringing banking facilities closer to the public of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank soon recognised their hopes, dreams, aspirations and values from the very beginning. Thus, as a bank that is connected to the diverse ethnicities, religions and cultures of the country, People’s Bank introduced the practice of conducting Ganu Denu traditions with the bank on the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in 1973, making it the first time in the banking sector of this country.”

“Since then, People’s Bank has been successfully carrying out this wonderful tradition every year for a period of 52 years. Today, this programme has progressed to the point of offering attractive, meaningful gifts to the public who visit the bank for Avurudu Ganu Denu transactions. The main objective of this programme is to encourage our people to save by combining important local customs with banking and thereby also empowering them to play their part in making a significant contribution to national development,” he added.

“Therefore, this year, People’s Bank will be giving away a valuable wall clock for every transaction of Rs.50,000 or more. In addition to this, a beautiful umbrella will be gifted for every transaction of Rs.25,000 or more.”

“In addition, keeping in line with the Avurudu Ganu Denu tradition, we have made special arrangements to present a special gift for every transaction and to treat all customers with delicious Avurudu treats such as kavum, kiri buth and much more. As always, all of you are cordially invited to visit People’s Bank branches across the country for Avurudu Ganu Denu and celebrate this wonderful time of year with us.”