Nuwara Eliya April festival commences

The festival organised by the Nuwara Eliya MC will last till  April 30

• A heavy influx of local and  foreign tourists is expected to visit Nuwara Eliya during the festival

By Shantha Chandrasiri   

The Nuwara- Eliya April festival is scheduled to commence at  8.30 am today with Central Province Chief Minister Gamini Jayaratne and  Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Nandana Galaboda as the chief guests.  The festival organised by the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council will last till  April 30.  

 Municipal Commissioner Sujeewa Bodimanna said the festival  would commence in a grand way with the march past of army, navy and  police bands and school bands of 17 schools.   

She said the festival would include motor races, horse  races, boat races, sports competitions, musical shows, carnivals and  several other special features.   

Municipal Commissioner said a heavy influx of local and  foreign tourists is expected to visit Nuwara Eliya during the festival this  year and that steps has been taken to provide them with adequate facilities  and protection.