SRI LANKA’S 78TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATED IN SINGAPORE WITH A FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY AND MULTI-FAITH OBSERVANCES
SINGAPORE, 4 February 2026 — The 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence was commemorated with a Flag Hoisting Ceremony at the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) Auditorium in Singapore. The event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, religious dignitaries representing the Hindu, Islamic and Catholic faiths, representatives of Sri Lankan associations and societies, and members of the Sri Lankan community in Singapore.
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The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr Senarath Dissanayake, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the lighting of the traditional oil lamp. A two-minute silence was observed in remembrance of national heroes, after which multi-faith religious observances were conducted to invoke blessings for the Government and the people of Sri Lanka.
Independence Day messages from His Excellency the President, the Honourable Prime Minister, and the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism were read during the ceremony, with copies made available to attendees in Sinhala, Tamil and English. In his remarks, High Commissioner Dissanayake highlighted the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”, underscoring national resilience and collective responsibility in overcoming challenges, including the recent Cyclone Ditwah. He also noted the Government’s focus on economic recovery, inclusive development, good governance, sustainability and digital transformation, as well as positive progress in exports, foreign direct investment and tourism in 2025.
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The High Commissioner expressed appreciation to the Government of Singapore, Singapore-based organisations, friends of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan community in Singapore for their continued support, particularly towards relief and rebuilding efforts. A video presentation on “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” was screened, and the ceremony concluded with the National Anthem in Tamil, followed by a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast for attendees.Source : Sri Lanka High Commission In Singapore
Source: Sri Lanka High Commission In Singapore
