Daily Archives: February 7, 2013

Independence Day celebrations in Tokyo

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo commemorated the 65th anniversary of Independence at the Reiyukai hall in Tokyo on Monday 4th February, amidst a large gathering of Sri Lankan expatriates and Japanese officials including Hon. Yasuo Fukuda, Former Prime Minister of Japan who graced the occasion as Chief Guest of the ceremony.

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65th Independence Day Celebrations at the High Commission of Sri Lanka, Dhaka

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The Sri Lanka High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the National Day at the “Sri Lanka Residence” on 4th February 2013.

The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by High Commissioner Sarath K. Weragoda, amidst the beating of Magul Bera witnessed by Sri Lankan Military officers undergoing training in Bangladesh led by Brigadier A. Kariyakarawana from National Defence College and a large gathering of the Sri Lankan Community including children from Sri Lanka School in Dhaka. Two-minutes of silence was observed in honour of the National Heroes of Sri Lanka, followed by multi-religious observances, conducted by the clergy representing Buddhists, Hindus, Islam and Christians.

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65th Independence Day Celebrations – Manila

The Embassy of Sri Lanka, Manila celebrated the 65th Independence Day at the Official Residence of the  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Philippines. The Sri Lankan community resident  in the Philippines, members of Phili ...

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