The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon celebrated the 62nd National Day in the morning of 04th February 2010 at the Embassy premises. The official function commenced, after hoisting the national flag by the Ambassador in the presence of all religious representatives, Embassy staff, Sri Lankan community and representatives of Sri Lanka Associations in Lebanon. After observing a two minute silence in gratitude of our national heroes, religious observances of all religions were conducted.
දූත මණ්ඩල මාධ්ය නිවේදන
Celebrations on 62nd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka in Sydney
A formal ceremony was held in commemoration of the 62nd Anniversary of independence on 4th February 2010 at the Office of the Consulate General. This programme included the following :
Independence celebrated in Bahrain amidst huge gathering of Sri Lankans
For the first time ever, the “Sri Lanka’s National Day” was celebrated in an unprecedented scale by the Sri Lankan community in Bahrain on 12th February 2010 at the Indian School in Isa Town, with the presence of distinguished guests from the Bahraini Government, members of the Diplomatic & Consular Corps, the international community and a large gathering of Sri Lankans well over 1200.
62nd Independence Day Celebrations at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm
The 62nd Anniversary of Independence Day Celebration was held at the Chancery premises on 04th February morning with the participation of Sri Lankan nationals. The Embassy also hosted a Reception for the Diplomatic Corps, Members of Parliament, officials of the Swedish Foreign Ministry, members of the civil society, business community and media on 05th February, 2010.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore commemorated the 62nd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore commemorated the 62nd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka with a religious ceremony at the Official Residence of the High Commissioner followed by an evening reception at the Shangri –La Hotel on 4 February 2010.
Independence Commemoration in Canada
The 62nd Anniversary of Independence was commemorated at the residence of the High Commissioner HE Ms. Chitranganee Wagiswara on 4th February 2010. The messages of HE the President, Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs were read by the High Commission staff followed by special religious observances by the Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian clergy who invoked blessings for the peace and prosperity of Sri Lanka and reiterated the need for the Diaspora to put aside all differences and to unite in rebuilding their motherland. Following the official ceremony an alms giving was offered to the priests and other visitors.
Celebration of Sri Lankan National Day in Poland
National Day, which commemorates the 62nd Anniversary of Independence, was celebrated at the Embassy on Thursday 04th February 2010 amongst Sri Lankans and their family members who were invited to the function. The Programme commenced with hoisting of the National Flag and singing of the National Anthem. Messages of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs where read after the lighting of the traditional oil lamp. Multi religious observances and observing two minutes silence for the people who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland, were also observed.
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