Daily Archives: February 13, 2013

SRI LANKA’S 65TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON DC HIGHLIGHTING POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENTS & SHARING THE CORRECT STORY OF SRI LANKA

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“Sri Lanka is a peaceful and reconciled society which is governed by democracy" Ambassador Wickramasuriya

Sri Lanka is a nation that strives for the protection of human rights and the rule of law. - US Congressman Robert Aderholt

U S Congressman Eni Faleomavaega recalls the terrible soul searching America went through losing 600,000 lives during the civil war

Washington, February 11, 2013: The Embassy of Sri Lanka Washington DC celebrated the 65thAnniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka with a spectacular cultural evening at the University of the District of Columbia on Saturday, February 9. Approximately one thousand Sri Lankan – American community members and distinguished invitees including United States  Congressmen , senior government officials and Washington based Ambassadors  witnessed the biggest Sri Lankan cultural event held outside of Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal celebrates 65th Independence Commemoration of Sri Lanka

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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu celebrated Sri Lanka’s 65th National Day on 4th February 2013. The Embassy held two functions to celebrate the event in Kathmandu. The morning celebrations were held at the Embassy premises with the hoisting of the national flag by His Excellency Mr. W.M. Senevirathna, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal and followed by the national anthem. Traditional oil lamp was lighted by the Ambassador and some invited guests. Sri Lankan expatriate community in Nepal participated at the event. Read More

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