“MORATUWA MAGIC” – By Des Kelly The tiny little Suburb I was very much part of during what is known as “the formative years”, Moratuwa, which now boasts the Holy Emmanuel Church, mentioned in this story, then boasted my first College, St.Sebastian’s, standing practically next to the Church of the same name. Moratuwa was then, is now, and always will be, a Town dedicated to the Roman Catholic Religion. An example of “Moratuwa-Magic” would have to be the “decorative” Corpus Christie annual march from the little Convent of Our Lady of Victories, all the way to St.Sebastian’s Church, along the main Street, decorated with flora and palm fronds, & coloured sawdust, underfoot. The “Stations of the Cross” were at various spots along the highway, ending in s special “Service” at the Church, where St.Sebastian, proudly sat aboard his Steed, outside the Church, dressed as a warrior, drawn sword in hand. ...

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