Largest S. Korean Buddhist Delegation Arrives for 10-Day Visit šŸ‡°šŸ‡·

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• A historic and record-breaking delegation of 130 lay and ordained monks arrived from South Korea for a 10-day visit to Sri Lanka. • The group represents the Choe Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, which encompasses over 10,000 temples. • Comprising over 100 monks (including the sect's Anunayake Thero) and 10 lay people, the arrival was welcomed by high-ranking officials from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Foreign Affairs/Tourism Ministry. • Beyond the pilgrimage, the delegation is scheduled to implement a joint program with the South Korean Government to aid Sri Lankans facing disaster situations.

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