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Celebrations of the 65thAnniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka and the 35thAnniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea

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To mark the above significant occasions, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul organized four outstanding events in South Korea with the participation of a large number of Sri Lankan nationals, Koreans and foreigners.

February 04, 2013

1)In the morning of February 4^th, members of the Sri Lankan Embassy celebrated the 65^thAnniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. Despite the-15^oC temperature, staff braved the frigid weather conditions to celebrate the event held on the premises of the Embassy in Seoul. The hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador Tissa Wijeratne was followed by singing of the Sri Lankan National Anthem. The event also honoured Sri Lanka’s multi-religious culture by representing the four main religions of Sri Lanka: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Following, light refreshments were served.

65thAnniversary of Independence Celebrations in Los Angeles

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The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angelescelebratedthe 65^th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka at a grand scale atRedondo Beach Performing Arts Center Auditorium, California, USA on 10^th February 2013. The event was attended by well over 1200 guests.

Ottawa Celebrates the Sri Lanka National Day

Amidst freezing temperatures and a snow covered city, the Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa together with the Sri Lankan community and well-wishers celebrated the 65^th Anniversary of the National Day on 10^th February at the prestigious National Library & Archives Auditorium.

Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore celebrates the 65th National Day of Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka's 65th Independence Day was celebrated in Singapore on February 4, 2013 with a ceremony in the morning at the official residence of the High Commissioner Her Excellency Mrs Ferial Ismail Ashraff and a reception in the evening at the Hilton.

Sri Lanka Mission in Jakarta Celebrates 65th Anniversary of Independence

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65th Anniversary of Independence and the 1st event of a series of Events to celebrate 60 years of Diplomatic Relations conducted as one event.

‘Sri Lanka Day’ at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in India

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Sri Lanka’s National Crafts Council, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi, arranged the participation of Sri Lankan craftspersons and artistes at the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2013 from 1st – 15th February at Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana.

Sri Lankan craftspersons and artistes were among participants from over twenty other countries at the International Section of the Mela.

From Puttalam to Pretoria: Afro-Lankans Fascinate in South Africa

An eleven person musical dance troupe of Puttalam’s Afro- Sri Lankan community thrilled a large audience consisting of Ambassadors, Foreign Ministry Officials, South Africa’s Business Community and South Africa’s Sri Lan ...