The Action for Religious Coexistence (ARC) team conducted an exchange visit for representatives from Weligama Local Inter Religious Committee (LIRC), Akurana LIRC and Vavuniya LIRC to foster cultural understanding and collaboration among the diverse communities.

The Additional District Secretary and Assistant Divisional Secretary from Matara also participated.

The visit commenced in Nochchikulam in the Vavuniya district where participants had the opportunity to engage with the Telugu community, providing a deeper understanding of their culture, traditions and the challenges they faced, fostering mutual respect and awareness.

On the second day, the delegation visited several historically significant sites in Mannar such as the Madu Church, Thiruketheeswaram Kovil, Mahathota Rajamaha Vihara and the wind power plant. The participants were able to appreciate the religious harmony that existed in the region.

The final day of the visit was dedicated to an experience sharing session attended by the Vavuniya District Secretary, Additional District Secretary and the Vavuniya South Divisional Secretary. The discussion focused on the insights gained during the visit and the potential for future collaboration between the different LIRCs.

Participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn from one another and strengthen the bonds between their communities.