The Festival, presided by Minister of Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka, will comprise many events such as the marathon, tug-of-war, beauty queen contest, folk games, and fancy dress competition etc.
The New Year Festival is held under the guidance of the Acting Director General of Government Information Mrs. K.W.T.N Amarathunaga and many officials and staff of the Department as well as the Ministry of Mass Media and Information will participate in the celebrations