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Call to save Galle Fort heritage
The Galle Fort World Heritage Protection Society at a meeting last week passed several resolutions in a bid to preserve and safeguard the heritage and the archaeological values at the site.

The Society has called for a stop to the sale of Government heritage buildings and properties and construction and renovation of houses and buildings contravening the heritage and archaeological designs, concept and laws.

The Society has also made a request for two representatives from among Galle Fort residents to be nominated to the Galle Fort World Heritage Foundation Committee.

The Society points out that the Prime Minister's decision in trying to make Galle Fort a tourist destination is short-sighted as it will only encourage immorality and bring destruction and devastation to the Fort and Galle.

"Culture, religion and education should be protected under all circumstances. Tourism does not mean selling the world heritage sites, Government and private properties to foreigners' it said. The Society states it will appeal to the Tourism Minister to cancel all illegal liquor licences. Liquor bars have been opened near churches and schools, which contravenes the law, it states.
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