YWCA felicitates Jean Arasanyagam

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YWCA felicitates Jean Arasanyagam

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) has felicitated Jean Arsanayagam for winning the 2017 Gratiaen Prize. The felicitation ceremony was held at Piachaud Gardens in Kandy on Friday.

Professor Walter Perera, Chairman, Gratiaen Trust, chaired the ceremony. Mrs. Joyce Stanislaus welcomed the guests, who were introduced by Mrs. Malinie Samarajiwa. Ms. Sumithra Ratnayake proposed the fellowship toast. The prayers were led by Mrs. Innocent Ratwatte.

The highlight of the event was that Jean Arasanayagam herself read poems from her book. Her daughter also read some poetic masterpieces of her mother.

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