February 15, 2010 – Page 2 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrates Independence and National Day

The celebration of the Independence Day and National Day commenced at the Residence of Sri Lanka Embassy on 04th February with the flag hoisting ceremony attended by a cross section of Korean and Sri Lankan distinguished personalities, representatives of Sri Lankan migrant workers and Sri Lankan students. A multi religious rituals with the participation of the clergy of Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Islamic were observed and the National Day Messages of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and the Hon. Foreign Minister were read.

National Day Celebrations in Amman, Jordan

The 62nd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka was commemorated at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman with the participation of Sri Lankans and well wishers on 4th February, 2010.

New Delhi High Commission celebrates Independence and National Day

The grand Reception held at the High Commission in New Delhi to celebrate this year’s Independence and the National Day was attended by a cross section of distinguished personalities in New Delhi and the diplomatic community. Union Cabinet Minister of Human Resource Development of India, Kapil Sibal represented the Government of India as the Chief Guest. The event included a Cultural Show presented by Sri Lanka Navy Cultural Troupe and was embellished with authentic specialty Sri Lanka cuisine prepared by the two prominent chefs from Sri Lanka.

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