Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The "Ehi Passiko" peace march, which spanned seven days across Sri Lanka, concluded as the delegation of monks and lay followers departed the island this morning (29).Sri Lanka Tourism

The group, led by US-based Vietnamese monk Venerable Panyaro, left the country via Bandaranaike International Airport at 7.12 a.m., travelling to Istanbul before continuing onward to the United States.

The delegation included monks, lay devotees, and a dog named 'Aloka,' which accompanied the march throughout its journey.

Earlier in the morning, the monks were offered alms (dana) at the airport's VIP lounge, where staff from multiple departments gathered to receive blessings. Special arrangements were also made to ensure the safe t...