The 66th National Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated in Shanghai. The official ceremony took place in the Hongqiao Business Centre premises where the Sri Lanka Consulate General is located. The National Flag was raised and the National Anthem was sung by the Sri Lankan community who gathered for the occasion.
The Sri Lankan Embassy staff, joined by their families, students, community members and well-wishers in Cuba celebrated the 66th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence at the Embassy premises on 4th February 2014.
In his address on Sri Lanka's Independence Day, High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis emphasised that the wealth of the country was in the diversity of its people of varying backgrounds, ethnicities and religions.
The renowned annual Surajkund Mela organised annually by the Surajkund Mela Authority under the aegis of the Haryana state Tourism Ministry and the Indian Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles and Culture is being held this year from 1-15 February . The mega fair showcases the finest handlooms and handicrafts of India and draws award winning artisans from all over the country who showcase and sell their products. The fair features different cuisines and is also a platform for performing arts including folk theatre from different parts of the country.
H.E. the Ambassador, Nawalage Bennet Cooray hosted a reception in the evening of the 4th February 2014 at the official residence for the Diplomatic Corps. Ambassadors and their Spouses from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Japan, Thailand, Philippine, Malaysia, Indonesia and High Rank officers of the Foreign Ministry of Italy including the Deputy Chief of Protocol and the Director of the Asia desk presented for this occasion.
The 66 th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka was commemorated at events held in Paris. Religious observances were conducted at the Embassy of Sri Lanka on the morning of 4th of February with religious dignitaries ...
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok celebrated the 66th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka on 4th February 2014 with the participation of Hon. Governor of Sri Ayutthaya Province of Thailand, a large number of expatriate Sri Lankan community members living in Thailand and well-wishers.
The auspicious ceremony commenced with the Ambassador hoisting the National Flag amidst playing of Magul Bera at the official residence. A two-minute silence was observed in honour of all war heroes who laid their lives to preserve and protect the freedom, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.
