The Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation with a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sayura at 12 noon today.
A Gun Salute is considered as a mark of respect and the highest honour of 25-gun Salute is only accorded to the nation.
The custom stems from an age-old tradition, dating back to the 14th century. In 1948, the Royal Navy accorded a 15 - Gun Salute at the Galle Face on the first Independence Day.
Since then, the Navy has continued the tradition, according to a 25-Gun Salute to the nation, on Independence Day. Since 2021, the Sri Lanka Navy has upheld the tradition of rendering the 25-Gun Salute from a naval ship, and today’s event was a continuation of this time-honored practice.
Bursts of gunfire presented from four 47mm guns fitted onboard SLNS Sayura rent the air in the city of Colombo, rekindling the national spirit.
The gunfire salute was conducted under the supervision of Commanding Officer SLNS Sayura Captain Chandana Priyantha.
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