Many tourist attraction in Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya closed for local visitors on Jan. 4, 5

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Several tourist attractions in Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa will be closed for local tourists on January 4 and 5 after 12.00 pm as Ukrainian tourists are scheduled to visit those locations.

The Central Cultural Fund said in a statement said several locations in the Polonnaruwa tourist zone managed by the Fund, such as Parakrama Palace Complex, Dalada Oluwa, Shiva Devalaya (No. 2), Rankoth Vehera, Lankathilake Vehera, Kirivehera, Gal Viharaya, Thivanka Image House and Lotus Pond will not entertain local tourists on January 4 after 1.00 p.m.

While Sigiriya tourist zone will be closed after 12.00 pm on January 4.

The statement also said the decision was taken to prevent the mingling of local tourists with the visiting Ukrainian tourists.

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Sam Silva Sunday, 03 January 2021 09:18 PM

Didn't they mingle at the airport and Yale safari as reported

Citizen Kane Sunday, 03 January 2021 10:26 PM

Second class citizens in our own country. “Saubhagya Daham”. Patriotism at its best.

Dee Monday, 04 January 2021 10:16 AM

Now the frescoes will be sent for quarantine!

R. Anthony Monday, 04 January 2021 11:45 AM

For a few Dollars more, welcome Corona What a country. Is this "Saubhagya Daham" Patriotism! !!! To hell with the masses 6.9 ???

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