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Independence Day celebrations
The 58th Independence day was held
with much pride
at Galle Face Green yesterday.
President Mahinda Rajapakse hoisting
the National Flag. |
President Mahinda Rajapakse with First Lady
Shiranthi Rajapakse, Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickramanayake and
Chief Justice Sarath N. De Silva at the Independence Day Celebrations. |
Foreign diplomats stand to the National Anthem. |
Parades by Sri Lanka Police Womens Corp. |
The Sri Lanka Army. |
Sri Lanka Navy displaying their military might. |
Aerial parade by Sri Lanka Air Force was the
centre of attraction at the celebrations. |
One of the main features of the celebrations was
the march past by Army Commandos. |
One of the traditional dance items adding colour
to the festival. |
Though disabled, they are the heroes of the nation. |
The enthusiastic public who participated at the ceremony. The festival
was open to the public
after 28 years. |
| Pix By Kavindra Perera,
Tilak Perera and Rukmal Gamage |
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