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The YMBA has been present in Sri Lanka Since 1898 with a single goal in mind. As one of the key Buddhist movements in the country the YMBA has adhered to promoting the teachings of the Buddha Dhamma to the youth.
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Light of Asia

The annual “Light of Asia” contest conducted by the Colombo Y.M.B.A. is intended to encourage the youth to learn the art of public - speaking, acquire proficiency in the English language and appreciate the teachings of the Buddha as presented in Sir Edwin Arnold’s classic “LIGHT OF ASIA”. The participants will be judged on
(a) The Accuracy of text
(b) Pronunciation
(c) Audibility and Clarity of Voice
d) Vocal and Facial Expressions
(e) Understanding of the Text.
Candidates will be questioned by the judges and they will have to be prepared to explain the meaning of the passage recited in two to three minutes as to what he/ she understood from the lines recited. This event is held in the months of May, June & July of every year.
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Contact, YMBA Address
Address: No. 70, D.S. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.
Phone: +94 112 695 786, +94 112 698 083
Email: info@colomboymba.com
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