A Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival which symbolizes cultural unity and harmony between the two communities was organized by the Headquarters 51 Division on 8th April 2017. The Division Headquarters had arranged a range of traditional sports on the initiative of General Officer Commanding ( GOC ) 51 Division, Brigadier Marvin Perera, in order to entertain the participants.

Civilians of different age groups enthusiastically took part in many events together with Army troops. Valuable prizes were given to winners and participants by the 51 Division. Brigades and battalions serving under the 51 Division extended their support in organizing the event.