A proud nation celebrates Independence

Chaminda PERERA

People of all communities across the country will be inspired by the spirit of patriotism as they celebrate the 64th Independence Day with fervour today, since the gaining of Independence from British colonial rulers. All arrangements are in place to hold the state Independence Day ceremony at Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Mawatha in Anuradhapura today under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The theme of this year’s ceremony is “Let’s Make the Nation the Wonder of Asia”.

This is the first time the Independance Day ceremony is being held at Anuradhapura , which is the first established kingdom of Sri Lanka.

Over 2,000 invitees, including, Chief justice Shirani Bandaranayake, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa , the Cabinet of Ministers and members of the diplomatic corps based in Colombo will participate.