Independence day celebrated in Korea

The Independence Day celebrations commenced at the Residence of Sri Lanka in Seoul South Korea on February 4, with the flag hoisting ceremony attended by Korean and Sri Lankan personalities, representatives of Sri Lankan migrant workers and Sri Lankan students.

A multi religious rituals with the participation of the clergy of Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Islamic were observed and the National Day Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read.

Charge d' Affaires Lakshitha Ratnayake said this years independence celebration is very important and meaningful for all Sri Lankans, because the country is free from clutches of terrorism and people enjoy full freedom and sovereignty in each corner of the country.

Therefore, all communities in Sri Lanka can live under one flag and maintain unity and harmony among each other.

He said the importance of improving bilateral relations with South Korea, to fulfil the vision of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to make Sri Lanka a "wonder of Asia".