| Independence |
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| A moment of joy |
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| The national flag flies high in every nook and corner of Sri Lanka against the blue skies proudly displaying the symbolic gesture of independence.Our forefathers gained freedom from the white supremacy 59 years ago on 4th February 1948 and throughout the year generations hold the day in high esteem. |
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| The first battle for freedom |
| We possess centuries of history on record filled with agitation and riots, lost and won contributing to our independence and known as the first fight for freedom.The ancient Ceylonese were known to be 'Yakkas' as there lived a group of people with no discipline or ethics whatsoever. |
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| Historic venue that shares the pride of freedom |
| As the Lion flag flies high in every home with great pride on its 59th year of Independence the Independent Commemorative Hall celebrates 50 years of existence. |
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| That symbolic mango tree |
| It is 58 years since gaining independence that we are celebrating the 59th year of a symbolic day in the history of Sri Lanka. The first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, D.S.Senanayake planted a mango tree on 4th February 1948 at the Polwatte temple in Kollupitiya which today is a huge tree to behold. |
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