72nd Independence Day of Sri Lanka celebrated at High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka

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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 4 February at the High Commission premises.

The event commenced with the Charge d’ Affaires hoisting the national flag amidst the playing of “Magul Bera”. The National Anthem of Sri Lanka was sung thereafter, followed by the observance of two-minute silence in remembrance of all patriots who sacrificed their lives to preserve and protect the freedom, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

The lighting of the traditional oil lamp took place while students of the Sri Lanka school singing the “Jayamangala Gatha”. Multi religious observances on this occasion were conducted by Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Catholic religious dignitaries to usher blessings of peace and prosperity to the nation.

National Day Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out. Over 150 Sri Lankans residing in Bangladesh and well-wishers were present at the event. Traditional milk rice and Sri Lankan sweetmeats were served to the gathering at the conclusion of the ceremony.