The new Dramashalawa at Dandagamuwa Vihara in Kuliyapitiya was declared open by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday. While addressing the public he said the country is playing a major role in safeguarding and promoting Therawada Buddhism in the Asian region. Chief Incumbent of Dandagamuwa Vihara Venerable Bandullagama Upatissa Thera, Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam,  Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs Minister S B Navinna and  MPs Nalin Bandara , Thushra Indunil were participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana