Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has sparked a buzz online with a bold selfie and announcement: The Colombo Youth Society Regional Conference is back after 32 years. Framing it as a new era of youth empowerment and political reawakening, Vraie says this isn’t just an event, it’s a movement.
A Big Selfie from Vraie… Youth Conference Makes a Comeback After 32 Years
In a moment that quickly caught social media attention, Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar posted a vibrant selfie with urban youth while announcing a historic return of the Colombo Youth Society Regional Conference, which is set to take place this August marking its revival after a 32-year hiatus.
Mayor Vraie didn’t just make an announcement. She made a statement.
Sharing her enthusiasm with the public, she stated: “We know that this is not a coincidence. This is the beginning of a journey that will allow the youth of the country to realize their hopes and dreams with their own youth energy at a time when the youth of the country have been kept away from politics for many years.”
The selfie, posted to her social media, was taken during an interactive discussion with members of Colombo’s urban youth community, where the excitement surrounding the long-awaited conference was clearly visible.
Vraie’s message signals a powerful shift, as the event aims to re-engage young people in civic life and inspire them to shape the future of Sri Lanka through leadership, innovation, and activism.
With the return of the Colombo Youth Society Conference, a new generation is poised to reclaim its voice and Vraie’s selfie may just be the first snapshot of that transformation.
