Consulate General
of India Hambantota celebrated the 9th ‘International Yoga Day’ on 21st June
2023 at iconic UNESCO Heritage, Galle Fort with great Spirit. This year’s IDY
celebrations resonate with the theme of India’s ongoing Presidency of the G20,
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
The Consul General Mr. Dipin P.R
delivered the welcome speech and the event was graced by Dr. Wille Gamaga,
Hon’ble Governor of Southern Province as the chief guest. Many other
dignitaries such as Mr. Bimal I De Silva Ministry Secretary of Southern
Provincial Ministry of Sports & Culture, Mr. A.U Welarathne, Ministry
Secretary of Southern Provincial Ministry of Agriculture Officials of SL Air
Force & SL Police. Members of Galle District Chamber of Commerce, Officials
of Southern Provincial Ministries, Ayurveda Doctors of Galle District Ayurveda
Hospital and Students of Southlands College, All Saint’s College, Vidyaloka
College, Sacred Heart Convent, Sangamitta College Galle & local yoga
enthusiasts joined the celebration. Yoga
Programme was conducted by Mr. Srinivas Rao, Yoga Instructor from India &
Mr. Somie P Palliyaguruge, instructor from Om Yoga Institute, Matara
