Pan Asia Bank organises its very first ‘Virtual’ Poson Bhakthi Gee
Attracts large viewership on National Television Channel – ‘Rupavahini’
The arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC is celebrated annually on Poson Poya, marked with ‘Aamisa & Prathipaththi Pooja’, however, this year due to the pandemic situation which prevails in the country, people were unable to offer their prayers at temples or participate in the ‘ Bhakti Gee’ which is a spiritually engaging event of Poson Poya. In order to fulfil this need, the nation’s Truly Sri Lankan Bank, Pan Asia Bank, decided to hold its annual Poson Bhakthi Gee programme as a ‘ Virtual Bhakthi Gee’ event for the first time, so that everyone could feel the spiritual and emotional connection on this holy day. The programme was telecast on ‘ Rupavahini’ Sri Lanka’s National Channel on Poson Poya Day evening and attracted a large viewership consisting of Pan Asia Bank’s customers, staff and the general public, which reflects the winning team spirit that continues to take the Bank to new heights.
‘ Pan Asia Poson Bakthi Gee’, presented by its enthusiastic staff, was organized by the Bank’s ‘ Team HR’. Staff across the island from 7 Regional Areas and the Head Office covering nearly 100 melodious singers sang harmoniously at the Bank’s first virtual Poson Bhakti Gee. Staff enthusiastically took ownership of the event, by participating and recorded their individual audio and video clips for the production of the final programme since they could not practice together due to social distancing norms. They were inspired by the desire to work together as a team and give their best to provide relief and entertainment to others on the spiritual occasion of Poson Poya.
The Bank’s Team HR is committed to ignite love and respect for the nation’s rich heritage and culture as the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, encouraging staff to participate with enthusiasm and vigour. Amidst a social environment dominated by the pandemic, this initiative by Pan Asia Bank helped people put aside their worries and to find spiritual peace and joy. These entertaining staff engagement events inculcate a sense of pride in working for a Truly Sri Lankan Bank that cares for its people.