The holiday primarily celebrates Sri Lanka's independence from British rule on 4 February 1948, but is a day to remember Sri Lanka's struggle for independence from various regimes.
This holiday is always celebrated on 4 February.
Also known as Independence Day, it is Sri Lanka's National Day.
Feb 4 Google celebrate Sri Lanka's National Day with Doodle
It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances
The main celebrations take place in the largest city, Colombo, where the President hoists the national flag and delivers a speech which is nationally televised.
Many national struggles were made in the history of Sri Lanka. And on the independence day all of these are remembered and celebrated. But the independence movement against the British is especially recalled.
Under European control for some 450 years, Ceylon won independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 and changed its name in 1972.
Prior to the year 1972, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon.
Don Stephen Senanayake became Sri Lanka's first Prime Minister.
This national day holds much significance for the people of Sri Lanka as it reflects the history of great sacrifices made by many Sri Lankans in the Attainment of its freedom.
It is considered as a major national holiday in the country.
It is the day to pay tribute to the armed forces that played a major role in the country's freedom struggle.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka or popularly known as Sri Lanka which is located in the Indian Ocean and is a part of South East Asia.
By a process of peaceful, constitutional evolution, Sri Lanka won back her independence in 1948 and is now a sovereign republic, with membership in the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations Organization.
It is celebrated with splendor by Sri Lankans from all corners of the island.
The President will also ceremonially hoist the National Flag, which will be followed by the National Anthem and auspicious chanting of Jayamangala Gatha.
For the first time, this year 2016, the parade will be held in the afternoon.
The National Flag will be hoisted in homes, offices and state buildings across the island
The celebrations will begin at 8.30am followed by cultural events.
This holiday is always celebrated on 4 February.
Also known as Independence Day, it is Sri Lanka's National Day.
Feb 4 Google celebrate Sri Lanka's National Day with Doodle
It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances
The main celebrations take place in the largest city, Colombo, where the President hoists the national flag and delivers a speech which is nationally televised.
Many national struggles were made in the history of Sri Lanka. And on the independence day all of these are remembered and celebrated. But the independence movement against the British is especially recalled.
Under European control for some 450 years, Ceylon won independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 and changed its name in 1972.
Prior to the year 1972, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon.
Don Stephen Senanayake became Sri Lanka's first Prime Minister.
This national day holds much significance for the people of Sri Lanka as it reflects the history of great sacrifices made by many Sri Lankans in the Attainment of its freedom.
It is considered as a major national holiday in the country.
It is the day to pay tribute to the armed forces that played a major role in the country's freedom struggle.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka or popularly known as Sri Lanka which is located in the Indian Ocean and is a part of South East Asia.
By a process of peaceful, constitutional evolution, Sri Lanka won back her independence in 1948 and is now a sovereign republic, with membership in the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations Organization.
It is celebrated with splendor by Sri Lankans from all corners of the island.
The President will also ceremonially hoist the National Flag, which will be followed by the National Anthem and auspicious chanting of Jayamangala Gatha.
For the first time, this year 2016, the parade will be held in the afternoon.
The National Flag will be hoisted in homes, offices and state buildings across the island
The celebrations will begin at 8.30am followed by cultural events.
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