Sri Lanka marks 78th independence day with grand ceremony

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A cultural performance at the 78th Independence Day celebration held at Independence Square yesterday under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

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Sri Lanka marks 78th independence day with grand ceremony

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