The President received a warm welcome from the people in Galle. They carried photographs of the President and expressed happiness.
The President who undertook a visit to declare open many highways development projects in the Hiniduma area in Galle was accorded a rousing welcome by the people. The children, and both the young and the old, irrespective of their age differences were seen converging with national flags, banners and posters to welcome the President. Even pandals were erected.
A massive crowd gathered when the President arrived for the opening of the new two storeyed administrative building of the Vidyatilake Pirivena at the Maligatenne Purana Raja Maha Vihare at Hatthaka in Galle. Students of the Matthaka Maha Vidyalaya gathered on either side of the road to greet the President on his return from the Vihare. Mingling with the children, the President remained there for a short while exchanging pleasantries with them.
A large gathering was present at the Pitigala town to welcome the President. They expressed their happiness with applause.
There was also a high response from the people to the President at the Ethimale and Hiniduma junctions. School children lined up on either side of the road at the Matthaka Poddala Maha Vidyalaya and Pitigala Maha Vidyalaya to have a glimpse of the President.
The President did not forget to mingle with these children despite the many engagements. They expressed their joy by presenting hand written greetings to the President. The President mixed with the crowds throughout his tour of the South inquiring into their wellbeing. The faces of the Southerners indicated their happiness of the arrival of an affectionate leader.
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