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DFCC holds Poson Bhakthi Gee and Dansal in Colombo and Kandy

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DFCC Bank recently commemorated Poson Poya Day with Bhakthi Geetha and Dansal programmes in Colombo and Kandy. 
In Colombo, the event was held at DFCC Bank – Borella branch premises on June 20, while in Kandy, it was held on June 21 in front of the main Wahalkada of the Sri Dalada Maligawa. 
Keeping with the bank’s focus on digital enablement, the events were livestreamed on DFCC Bank’s Facebook and YouTube channels. 
DFCC Bank Chairman J. Durairatnam, CEO Thimal Perera, and the bank’s senior management team, special guests, and customers were present at the events, highlighting their significance.


The DFCC Bhakthi Geetha Programme in Kandy was also graced by Pradeep Nilanga Dela-Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Shanaka Bandaranayake – Basnayake Nilame of the Sri Natha Devalaya, Lalith U Gamage – Governor of the Central Province, Tikiri Kobbekaduwa – Former Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province, Chandana Tennakoon – Kandy District Secretary, Mahinda Dissanayake – DIG of Police, Kandy region, Thusitha Wijayasena – Chairman of Kandy City Centre, and the Presidents of Kandy Trade Associations.
Thimal Perera, CEO of DFCC Bank, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the community. He said, “It was an honour for us to host these events in commemoration of Poson Poya Day and its significance. While Poson Poya celebrates the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka, it’s also a time to reflect on fundamentals such as unity, kindness and generosity. 
Therefore, it was our sincere pleasure to be able to contribute through our events in Colombo and Kandy. We take this opportunity to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our communities, and we are excited about the prospect of continuing to serve as Sri Lanka’s Bank for everyone.”