India’s 72nd Republic Day marked in Colombo

The Indian High Commission in Colombo today commemorated India’s 72nd Republic Day.

The event was held at India House – residence of Indian High Commissioner under COVID-19 guidelines.

The High Commissioner hoisted the national flag and inspected the guard of honour on the occasion. Sri Lanka Navy band played two melodious Indian tunes to mark the solemn occasion. Teachers and students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre held three vibrant dance performances.

 In addition to a choreographed dedication to Mother India, there were also Kathak and Rajasthani folk performances. Artistic performances by children of Indians living in Sri Lanka were played online.

A new India-Sri Lanka Friendship logo was unveiled at the ceremony. The logo was selected through crowdsourcing by organising a nation-wide design contest among school children across Sri Lanka. The new logo signifies development cooperation partnership between India and Sri Lanka and shall be used by the High Commission for official purposes.

Only members of the Indian High Commission took part in the restricted event due to the COVID-19 situation. Similar events were organised by the Assistant High Commission in Kandy, Consulate General in Jaffna and Consulate General in Hambantota.