Today is the 73rd Independence Day in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Hello friends,
I hope you all are well. This is the first time I've published an article in this community. So I thought from my first article I'd talk about National Day in our country. Today, February 4, is Sri Lanka's Independence Day. I'm going to talk to you about that day today.
I'm really proud of my country and also proud to be a Sri Lankan. Today is Independence Day in our country, nicknamed the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" and the "Granary of the East". Our country, which was under British rule in the past, was liberated from the British on February 4, in 1948. Every year thereafter, we celebrate this National Day in a grand manner.
Our heroic ancestors of the past have sacrificed their lives to bring this freedom to our country. And they have always worked to protect their country and Buddhism from the British. Weera Puran Appu, Gongalegoda Banda, Anagarika Dharmapala, Wariyapola Sumangala Thera and Hikkaduwe Sumangala Thera were among the leaders who fought for independence. I extend my heartfelt respect and honor to all those leaders who were committed to giving our country such freedom. Because of them our country which was a colony has become independent today.
This year we are celebrating the 73rd Independence Day. That is, our country gained independence 73 years ago. In 1815 our country was conquered by the British. Sri Lanka has been ruled by the British for many years since then. Before the British, our country was conquered by the Portuguese and the Dutch. All of them have conquered our country because of the precious materials such as pearls, ivory and cinnamon that were available in our country. Also, the location of our country has come to the notice of all.
The past is so bitter, but the present is not. Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims all come together to celebrate this National Day. On this day, the national flag is hoisted at homes to mark Independence Day. Our President addresses the nation on Independence Day. This happens every year on Independence Day. His Excellency Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the current President of our country addressed the nation today. This is the beginning of Independence Day. Later, the three Armed Forces will hold a salute. First the Army Salute Parade and then the Navy Salute Parade and the Air Force Salute Parade.
This day commemorates the courage of the leaders and people who sacrificed their lives for our country in the past as well as national unity. We also thanks them. On Independence Day, songs and performances showcasing the culture of our country are also held. Today, almost every TV channel broadcasts films about heroes of the past. The Independence Day celebrations of the President and other leaders are also telecast live. I also watched that celebration on TV this morning.
An opportunity in celebrate Independence Day
Image source
So, this is how our country celebrates Independence Day.
Thanks for reading
#steemexclusive #steemit #srilanka #independenceday #betterlife #heartsteem
Thank you for posting in our community. How was the celebration?
Yes really the celebration was very good.