Sri Lanka’s Independence Day: February 4
Independence Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Sri Lanka
February 4 is the official celebration day of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day from the United Kingdom in 1948. It is considered as a major national holiday in the country.
History of Sri Lanka and its Independence
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka or popularly known as Sri Lanka which is located in the Indian Ocean and is a part of South East Asia. Before 1972, the country was known as Ceylon where it has become a colony of British for more than a century.
The Europeans saw a big potential in Sri Lanka as a perfect place for plantation. And during the World War II, it also became one of the most important Allied military bases. Sri Lanka has encountered a lot of National struggles under the British colony but because of the people’s determination to regain freedom, they had fought for their county’s right and on February 4th of 1948, the country has won their independence over the United Kingdom. The country’s first elected Prime Minister was Don Stephen Senananyake.
Sri Lanka Independence Day Traditions, Customs and Activities
The Independence Day celebration of Sri Lanka has always been observed and regarded as a very special national event celebrated with ceremonies, parades, flag-hoisting, pageants and many other activities organized and funded by national officials and even non-governmental institutions.
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