The Independence Day in Sri Lanka is celebrated annually on 4th February. Sri Lanka gained independence from The British Government on February 4, 1948. It is celebrated all over the country with flag hosting ceremonies, dances, parades and cultural performances.
The main celebration tikes place in Colombo. There the
president raises the National flag and delivers a speech. The ceremony is
telecasted nationally.
In the president’s speech, he highlights the events of the government
during the past. He also raises important issues in the country. President also
pays tribute to the national heroes of Sri Lanka observing two minutes of silence
in their memory
A great military parade is also performed. It show-cased the
part of army, navy, air force, police and civil defense forces. It makes the recollection
of people’s mind, the commitment, bravery, unity and determination to achieve peace
for Sri Lankan people.
Many people including higher positions of government
participate for the national festival
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