Celebrating 72 years of freedom

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