Events

The Independence Day of Sri Lanka is celebrated every year on February 4th. Sri Lanka gained its independence from the United Kingdom on February 4th in 1948. This day is a national holiday in Sri Lanka. The main celebrations were held in Colombo. The president raised the national flag here and delivered a speech at the national television broadcast event. Independence Day is a great national occasion to celebrate beauty pageants and competitions, which combines patriotism and national pride. Flag ceremonies, dances, parades, and cultural shows take place throughout the country. The celebration begins with the flight of the national flag and the singing of the national anthem, followed by the traditional illumination of the lighting ceremony. There are cultural programs and refreshments. This National Day is of great importance to the people of Sri Lanka because it reflects the history of the people of Sri Lanka who make great sacrifices to achieve freedom. This is a day to pay tribute to the armed forces that play an important role in the country's wrestling.