Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Parents expressed concern about the memento with the image of a semi-naked female dancer awarded to the underage students who were victorious at the National Day Dhamma School competitions in the Anuradhapura District.

The award ceremony at Anuradhapura Madya Maha Vidyalaya on Sunday (02) was held with Minister of Trade, Commerce Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe and Deputy Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Gamagedara Dissayanake as chief guests.

Students of Dhamma Schools in Sasanarakashaka Balamandala areas in Anuradhapura District had participated in the competitions. The award of certificates and presents took place at the ceremony.

However, Chief Secretary...