Kodagoda wins first place

Poet, song composer, journalist and photographer Sunanda Kodagoda won first place in the Open Poetry Section of the Colombo District Literature Competition conducted jointly by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Colombo District Secretariat. The competition was held concurrently with the National Art Festival. He also secured first place in the Open Poetry Segment and the Open Songs Composing Segment in the Regional Literature Competition conducted by the Maharagama Divisional Secretariat. Picture shows Mr. Kodagoda receiving certificates from veteran writer Keerthi Welisarage.