The Olcott Oration in remembrance of Col Henry Steele Olcott, a founder of Ananda College Colombo, was held at the college hall yesterday.
The oration was delivered by Maithri Panagoda, an Old Anandian based in Australia and a lawyer who is fighting for the rights of the Australian Aboriginal Community. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame in Australia.
Mr Panagoda is seen here delivering the oration.