The Mobitel Cash Bonanza Carnival took center stage recently in the culturally –significant town of Anuradhapura.  The Salgado Grounds buzzed with activity as families and friends gathered to witness the full-day event hosted by Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel. The carnival, a part of the Cash Bonanza initiative, is a loyalty rewards draw that travels across the country throughout the year, and is a celebration of family, fun and unity that is the essence of Mobitel’s ‘We Care, Always’ motto. 

The carnival featured activities for those of all ages. The young gathered at the high speed 4G powered gaming zone, where they enjoyed hours of free gaming fun. Children were treated to a host of fun activities including art competitions, movie experiences and music with clowns and mascots adding to the festivities. In an effort to add convenience to the lives of many, in a rare opportunity, residents of Anuradhapura, were allowed to apply for national identity cards in a span of 08 hours at the event. The highlight of the event was the eye clinic organized with the participation of renowned eye specialists; saw the distribution of 1,000 reading glasses and free kidney checkup amongst the citizens of the district.  The event culminated in a musical fiesta at the end of the day. The musical group Sanidapa, entertained visitors with music and dancing, a fitting way to end an enjoyable day. Mobitel also hosted a special Internet Workshop giving the youth of the area a chance to get updated on how to use the internet to increase productivity. A special workshop was also conducted on Entrepreneurship by Sanath Gamage who is a Human Skills Development Consultant. 

The 2018 Cash Bonanza promotion will give away Mercedes Benz cars and loyal and lucky Mobitel customers are eligible to win Rs. 211 Mn worth of Prizes throughout the year in the Daily and Quarterly Draws. As many as 220,000 Daily winners can win cash prizes each up to Rs.500 on a daily basis throughout the year. Mobitel is the first operator in the mobile telecommunication industry to carry out this mega promotion starting with giving out 24 Montero Jeeps in the years 2016 and 2017 and this year this has been upgraded to give away Mercedes Benz cars to its valued customers. 

Cash Bonanza is a reload, recharge and bill payment promotion for Mobitel customers. Mobitel Pre-Paid, Post-Paid and Broadband customers are eligible for the Mobitel Cash Bonanza draw with a winning chance for every Rs. 50/- cash recharge, reload or Post-Paid bill value payment. There is no separate registration process but all Mobitel customers are automatically entitled for the draw. For the daily cash prizes, Pre-Paid winning customers will receive the prize by way of talk time and data for the same value and Post-Paid winning customers will receive the prize by way of a rebate on their Post-Paid bill. Cash Bonanza winners will only be notified via Mobitel’s customer care hotline 071 27 55 777 and in writing via post. Customers will not be charged an additional fee for any prizes they have won.