Celebrating 72 years of freedom

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The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo 07 today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and other dignitaries.

The theme of this year’s ceremony was “A Secured Nation - A Prosperous Country’ and the ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag at Independence Hall by the President. Pix by Shameera Rajapakse and Kushan Pathiraja

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Labby Tuesday, 04 February 2020 04:01 PM

I don't see the Opposition Leader there

Jeeves Wednesday, 05 February 2020 01:30 PM

To those criticising the Sinhala national anthem- the end of colonial rule meant that we could speak and sing in Sinhala- in the ONLY COUNTRY where we can do so!

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