Katunayake, Sunday, July 30, 2023: The iconic Miracle Dome welcomed a delegation of more than 100 Japanese visitors on a spiritual tour of Sri Lanka. The inaugural Japanese Lily’s Spiritual Tour visited the Miracle Dome as the starting point of their spiritual journey around the island. The delegation was welcomed by the Chairman of The Glorious Church, Pastor Harin Perera, prior to the group meeting with the Sri Lankan congregation of the church.
The delegation comprises Japanese nationals from all walks of life, bound by a common goal of searching for spiritual truths and awakening. The Lily’s group is led by Yuri Fukuya, President and Representative Director of Lily’s Corporation. She, together with Ayaka Mononbe, Chords of Singers/General Association (NIGIOTO) Representative Director, performed a special song at the event. The Glorious Church and Prophet Jerome Fernando Ministries are blessed to be hosting the very first such delegation.
The Japanese Lily’s Spiritual Tour aims to bring groups of pilgrims periodically to Sri Lanka, which will be a boost for tourism in the long run. Spiritual tourism has for years seen Sri Lankans visit other countries, but this is the first time such a large delegation has visited our island nation on spiritual grounds. As we enthusiastically advocate for visitors from foreign countries through the International Visitor Programme, championed by Prophet Jerome Fernando, we anticipate that this endeavour will not only open new avenues of tourism for the nation but also foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between our countries. The tour, which will follow suit with many others, will also bring much-needed foreign exchange to the country.
