Vesak celebrations in Seychelles

The relationship between Sri Lanka and Seychelles has been developed to new heights after President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to Seychelles and President Alex Michel’s visit to Sri Lanka before that. In January 2014, Bank of Ceylon (BoC) established its fourth overseas branch i n Victoria, Seychelles.

At the request of the Buddhist community in Seychelles, BoC has made arrangements for the Vesak festival on May 14 and 15, 2014. For the first time in history four Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka will visit Seychelles from May 13 to 17 to conduct Buddhist programmes i n Majoie in Seychelles.

A full day of observing Sil followed by a ‘Dansela’ and a few other religious activities are scheduled for May 14. Further, on May 15 a children’s religious programme and ‘Bakthi Gee’ performance will follow. Throughout this period, from May 14 till 16, colourful Vesak lanterns and other illuminations will add light and colour to this area in Majoie in Seychelles.

This special event was org anised by the BoC Seychelles Country Head, staff of the BoC Seychelles branch and Seychelles Buddhist Association. The main sponsorship is provided by BoC, BoC Travels and Ahamed Didi in Seychelles.