Sri Lanka Army holds first ever military tattoo in former war-zone

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Sri Lanka Army's first ever military tattoo in the Jaffna peninsula has been well attended by an unprecedented crowd in the former war zone since its opening Friday, the Army reported.

The three-day long Army 'Searchlight Tattoo' was opened for the public on March 23 at the Alfred Duraiappah Public Stadium in Jaffna. It is being held until Sunday (25).

This year's event, unlike in previous instances elsewhere, is free to the public as a gesture of goodwill, the Army said. The event has attracted hundreds of youth and school children in and around Jaffna, the Army said.

Special public transport services have been organized on all three days for the convenience of the attendees.

The Jaffna Army Searchlight Tattoo showcases various skills of the Army, including mock simulation attacks and rescue of hostages, Army ceremonial features, free fall parachute jumps, dog shows, stunt riding displays and firework displays.

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